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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 ...
Pattern of origin of anterior inferior cerebellar artery in a black Kenyan population
(2014-09-02)
Background: Pattern of origin of anterior inferior artery is important in interpretation of posterior circulatory stroke
and during posterior cranial fossa surgery for aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, tumors, ...
Efficacy of activebag® packaging on postharvest quality of purple passion fruit (passiflora edulis Sims)
(2014-08-17)
Water loss after harvest results in wilting and shrivelling and is one of the major causes of postharvest losses in perishables. Passion fruit is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality ...
Identification of suitable parents and temperatures for breeding Potato virus Y (PVY) and Potato virus X (PVX) resistant potatoes
(2011)
Mixed infection of Potato virus Y (PVY) and Potato virus X (PVX) together with other potato
viruses have the potential of causing yield losses of up to 80 % in the major varieties grown in
Kenya. In search for suitable ...
Effect of organic and in organic fertilisers on yield and quality of amaranth in sub-Saharan Africa
(African crop science society, 2011-10)
This study was designed to evaluate the influence of manure and mineral fertilization on yield, Kjeldahl nitrogen (as
protein equivalents), Vitamin C and nitrate accumulation in Amaranthus hypochondriacus. The vegetables ...
Comparison of quality attributes of mango fruits produced from two contrasting agro-ecological zones of Kenya
(Ruforum, 2014)
Mango (Mangifera indica) is a tropical fruit adapted to a wide range of agro-ecological
conditions. In Kenya, mango fruits are produced across various agro-ecological zones (AEZs);
from sub-humid to semi-arid. The diverse ...
A comparative evaluation of maturity indices of mango fruits produced in two contrasting agro-ecological zones of Kenya
(Ruforum, 2014)
Harvesting mango (Mangifera indica) fruits at the right stage for the destination market
and use requires reliable maturity indices. There are various indices that are used to determine
harvest maturity for mango fruits. ...