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Potassium nutrition and postharvest moisture loss in carrots (Daucus carota L.)
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-11-07)
Potassium nutrition and postharvest moisture loss in carrots (Daucus carota L.)
(The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 2015-11-07)
The effect of potassium (K) nutrition on the shelf life of carrots (Daucus carota L., cv. Paramount) was studied using a hydroponic system involving rockwool slabs as an inert support. Carrots were grown for 192 d under ...
Changes in water potential, osmotic potential, and tissue electrolyte leakage during mass loss in carrots stored under different conditions
(Elsevier Science B.V, 2002-08-02)
Mass loss, water potential (ψ), osmotic potential (ψπ) and tissue permeability of carrots (Daucus carota L. cv. Eagle) stored for 30 days at 2 °C and 80% relative humidity (RH) (optimal shelf condition (OSC)), 13 °C and ...
The physico-chemical characteristics and some nutritional values of vegetable amaranth sold in Nairobi-Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)
Twenty one major supermarkets and ten independent green grocers in the city of Nairobi were surveyed for types of vegetable amaranths sold and their post harvest handling. The nutrient composition of the vegetables was ...
Molecular characterization of 'Candidatus Liberibacter' species/strains causing huanglongbing disease of citrus in Kenya
(Avenida Brasil, 2007-11-20)
This study was undertaken to characterize the alpha subgroup of the proteobacteria causing the huanglongbing (HLB) disease of citrus from three different ecological zones of Kenya namely the Lower highlands (LH2, LH3, ...
Genetic diversity of Kenyan potato germplasm revealed by simple sequence repeat markers
(Springer-Verlag, 2011-09-09)
International potato germplasm (Solanum tuberosum L.) has been long introduced to and bred in Kenya and the accumulated Kenyan Solanum germplasm is unique in its geographical and climatic ranges of adaptation to tropical ...
Replacement of postharvest moisture loss by recharging and its effect on subsequent moisture loss during short-term storage of carrots
(American Society for Horticultural Science, 1998-01-01)
Replacing postharvest moisture loss in carrots (Daucus carota L., `Caro-choice') by single and repeated recharging (rehydration in water) treatments, interaction between the duration of recharging and temperature during ...
Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes and their potential in the management of diamondback moth in Kale
(Asian Network, 2008)
The study was aimed at determing the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in different agroecosystems and their potential as biocontrol agents in the management of DBM. Soil samples were taken from a plant forest, ...
Effectiveness of indigenous pea rhizobia (Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae) in cultivated soils of central Kenya
(J. Appl. Biosci., 2012-09-30)
Objective: This paper reports on a study conducted to determine the effectiveness of pea rhizobia
(Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae) resident in Central Kenyan soils.
Methodology and results: Garden pea (Pisum sativum ...
Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on the Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of Purple Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Sims)
(2014-07-03)
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) being highly perishable is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality. This study evaluated the efficacy of activebag® which is a new modified atmosphere ...