School of Agricultural Sciences: Recent submissions
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Trustee Related Determinants of Scheme Design in Occupational Defined Contribution Schemes in Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2015)This paper aims to provide an understanding of trustee related determinants of scheme design in occupational defined contribution schemes (ODCS) in Kenya. ODCS involve no promises about the size ... -
Bridging gender gaps through innovations in agricultural value chains in Africa
(IAAE, 2018)This paper examines innovations for bridging gender gaps in agricultural value chains in Africa. It focuses on innovative platforms for addressing gender gaps, considering women contribute up to 40 percent ... -
Prevalence of Adulteration and Inhibitory Substances in Raw and Pasteurized Milk Marketed in Nairobi Region
(Asian Food Science Journal, 2018)The highest incidence of milk adulteration with water was in slum areas, while no adulteration was detected in pasteurized milk. The results indicate that pasteurized milk is of satisfactory quality with regard to adulteration ... -
Survey for Pest and Natural Enemies of Amaranth and African Nightshades in Kenya and Tanzania
(2015)In the context of the HORTINLEA project (www.hortinlea.org) baseline survey activities were conducted to identify the diversity, distribution, incidence, and damage of arthropod pests and natural enemies infesting leafy ... -
Profiling active phytochemical compounds of Ziziphus abyssinica herb responsible for antioxidant and antimicrobial activity
(2017)This paper seeks to determine the various active compounds that are present in the Ziziphus abyssinica A. Rich that would elicit antioxidant and antimicrobial activity on foodstuff. The cold methanolic extract was separated ... -
Important arthropod pests on leafy amaranth (Amaranthus viridis, A. tricolor and A. blitum) and broad-leafed African nightshade (Solanum scabrum) with a special focus on host
(African Journal of Horticultural Science, 2017)Leafy amaranths and African nightshades are important African Indigenous vegetables (AIVs) with numerous nutritional and health benefits. However, their production is faced with several challenges - key among them integrated ... -
Polysaccharide-based composite coating formulations for shelf-life extension of fresh banana and mango
(Orgz, 2001)The effects of four different composite coating formulations based on polysaccharides on maintaining quality and an extended shelf-life of banana and mango at 27±2 °C were investigated and compared with commercial ... -
The effects of bagging on fresh fruit quality of Canarium album
(Orgz, 2010)The effects of bagging with different bags to the clusters on fresh fruit quality in Xiangtian olive of Canarium album were studied. The results indicated that, the color and smoothness were better, the edible pulp rate ... -
The use of peroxide value as a measure of quality for walnut flour stored at five different temperatures using three different types of packaging
(Orgz, 2018)Walnut flour, a by-product from the production of cold-pressed walnut oil, can contain up to 20% oil, which contains high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and is, therefore, potentially unstable. In this experiment, ... -
Prevalence of Adulteration and Inhibitory Substances in Raw and Pasteurized Milk Marketed in Nairobi Region
(2018-07-06)The prevalence of milk adulteration with water and inhibitory substances in Nairobi was determined. Milk samples were collected randomly at milk selling points from three market areas: rural (Kiambu/Ngong’), urban ... -
Postharvest Behaviour and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions
(2009)Preharvest cultural practices affect the postharvest quality and behaviour of many fruits. In this study we compared the postharvest behaviour and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Tommy Atkins’) fruit from ... -
Topics of fruits and vegetables markets in Kenya
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Physiology and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions
(2008)This study aimed at understanding the quality characteristics of mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Tommy Atkins’) fruit from trees subjected to water stress (non-irrigated) during the first phase of growth (up to 42 days ... -
Production and characterization of wine from mango fruit (Mangifera indica) varieties in Kenya
(2014)Mango is one of the most important tropical fruit. In Kenya, increased production has been observed over years paralleled by large postharvest losses which are partly attributed to poor value addition practices. This ... -
Determining efficient extraction procedure of phytochemicals from the fruit paste of Ziziphus abyssinica and Tamarindus indica.
(Elewa BioSciences, 2017)Objective: To determine the most effective method of extracting metabolites from the two herbs Ziziphus abyssinica and Tamaridus. Indicus. Methodology and results: The methods used included cold and soxhlet extraction ... -
Production and Utilization of Food Commodities in Kenya
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ASCORBIC ACID RETENTION IN CANNED LIME JUICE PRESERVED WITH SULFUR DIOXIDE A ND BENZOIC ACID
(AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST (ASSCAT), 2002)The effects of two levels each of sodium metabisulfite and sodium benzoate on the shelf-life of canned lime juice stored at ambient temperature was based on ascorbic acid degradation as an index. Sodium metabisulfite ... -
Evaluation of selected Kenyan potato cultivars for processing into French fries
(Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2009)The demand for potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) with acceptable yield and processing characteristics is increasing in Kenya. However, most potato varieties and promising clones have not been adequately evaluated. ... -
Evaluation of phytochemical, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of edible fruit extracts of Ziziphus abyssinica A. Rich
(2010)The conventional chemicals used in preservation of meat are perceived as harmful by health conscious consumers due to their potential toxicity. This has resulted in a general shift of preference to the use of traditional ... -
Molecular basis of cell wall degradation during fruit ripening and senescence
(Stewart Postharvest Review, 2005)Purpose of review: This review highlights progress made in the recent past in understanding the molecular basis of cell wall changes during fruit ripening and senescence. Recent findings: Gene expression studies in several ...
