Browsing Research and Publications by Author "Shitanda, D."
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Alternative Diesel Engine Fuel from Kenyan Pishori Rice Bran
Wahome, A. W.; Ngunjiri, G. M. N.; Shitanda, D.; Ogola, W. O. (International Journal of Engineering Science Invention, 2013)Rice bran used as biomass material was acquired from small scale rice millers in Wang’uruMwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The oil was extracted from the rice bran using petroleum ether which was preferred due to its high ... -
Invasive species in east Africa: current status for informed policy decisions and management
Gichua, M.; Njoroge, G.; Shitanda, D.; Ward, D. (E. Africa: Status and policy in biological invasions, 2013)Invasive alien species are the second leading cause of biodiversity loss in the world today. A number of hypotheses have been advanced to explain the proliferation of invasive species. These hypotheses include deficiency ... -
Performance Analysis of an Impeller Husker considering the Physicaland Mechanical Properties of Paddy Rice
Shitanda, D.; Nishiyama, Y.; Koide, S. (Silsoe Research Institute, 2001)Some physical and mechanical properties of three varieties of rice namely; Akitakomachi (short grain), Delta and L201 (long grain) were determined and used in the performance analysis of an impeller husker. Grain motion ... -
Thermal stability of ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid oxidase in african cowpea leaves ( Vigna unguiculata ) of different maturities
Wawire, M.; Oey, I.; Njoroge, C. K.; Shitanda, D.; Hendrickx, M.; Mathooko, F. M. (2011-03)Cowpea, an African leafy vegetable ( Vigna unguiculata ), contains a high level of vitamin C. The leaves harvested at 4-9 weeks are highly prone to vitamin C losses during handling and processing. Therefore, the purpose ...