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The population structure of wild sorghum species in agro-ecological zones of Western Kenya
(2015)
There is need to understand the genetic structure of wild sorghums that grow alongside cultivated traditional sorghum varieties in order to assess the potential effect of crop genes in wild populations. In this study, 175 ...
Efficacy of 1–methylcyclopropene in purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) as affected by dosage and maturity stage
(2015-04-13)
The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of two 1–MCP application regimes (2 ppm for 24 hours and 4 ppm for 12 hours) to extend the shelf life of passion fruits. The fruits were harvested at two stages of maturity ...
Botanical composition and selective feeding by goats in the semi-arid Lands of central-eastern Kenya
(2013)
Botanical composition of University of Nairobi’s Machang’a Field Station, Mbeere, in the Semi-arid Central-Eastern
rangelands of Kenya was inventoried by reconnaissance survey. Relative abundance of the various plant ...
Effect of packaging material on shelf Life and quality of ware potato tubers stored at ambient tropical temperatures
(Springer Netherlands, 2018-09-01)
The effect of seven packaging materials (transparent perforated and non-perforated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bags, black perforated and non-perforated low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags, nylon gunny sacks, khaki ...
Growth and nutrient content of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in acidic soils of south western Kenya
(2018-11-10)
Field experiments were carried out in Kericho East (0°22' S, 35°17' E) and Bomet central (0°47' S, 35°21' E) to determine the effects of liming and phosphorous (P) fertiliser on nodulation, growth, yield and nutrient content ...
Real time PCR mediated determination of the spontaneous occurrence of sorghum bicolor alleles in wild sorghum populations
(Academic Journals (Kenya), 2015-02-18)
Cyanogenic content, aflatoxin level and quality of dried cassava chips and flour sold in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya
(KALRO, 2015-12-20)
Cassava is a staple food for approximately 800 million people in the world. However, it
poses food safety risks to the consumers due to naturally occurring cyanogenic glucosides. Thirty
six samples of cassava products ...
Effects of phosphorous on growth and yield of snowpeas (pisum sativum var. oregon sugar pod ii)
(2015-07-31)
Two field experiments were carried out concurrently at the Faculty of Agriculture, Field station farm, University of Nairobi in March-July 2000 (season I) and June-September 2000 (season II) to determine the effect of ...
Microbiological safety and quality of dried cassava chips and flour sold in the Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya
(African Crop Science Society (Uganda), 2016)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is rich in carbohydrates and is the third most important source of calories,
in the tropics. The handling and processing practices of cassava roots expose them to microbial contamination.
The ...
Effects of Urban Agriculture on poverty reduction in Mombasa County, Kenya
(JKUAT, 2016)
Urban Agriculture has served as a vital input in the livelihood strategies of urban households
in Mombasa, Kenya. Urban dwellers rely on the market for food but with the tremendous
surge in food prices beyond the reach ...