Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences by Title
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Development of instant breakfast cereals from optimized flours of pearl millet, red and white sorghum
(www.m.elewa.org, 2012)Objective: This was to develop instant breakfast cereals from optimized flours of red and white sorghum and pearl millet. Methodology and results: Breakfast cereals were developed from optimally treated flours of red ... -
Differential expression of members of the β-galactosidase gene family during Japanese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia L.) fruit growth and on-tree ripening
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Differential Regulation of Wound-Induced 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylate Synthase Activity and Gene Expression in Mesocarp Tissue of Winter Squash Fruit by Carbon Dioxide and Diazocyclopentadiene"
(Africa Jounals Online, 2001)Ethylene biosythesis in higher plants induced by various stimuli may be regulated by several factors, among them ethylene action inhibitors. This study investigates the regulation of wound-induced ethylene production, ... -
THE DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION OF GREEN REVOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES: LESSONS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS FROM PIGEONPEA FARMERS IN KENYA
(2013)Significant advances have been made in generating high yielding varieties which are part of the so called Green revolution technologies. Raising hopes for a pulse green revolution, a number of improved varieties of ... -
Dryland cereals and Household Food Security in Tanzania: Potential and Constraints of Improved Sorghum Cultivars
(2011)More than one third of the population in Africa is still facing undernourishment and malnutrition. While poor and food-insecure people are most often living in unfavourable agricultural zones, such as semi-arid areas, ... -
The Effect of Farm Attachment Programme (FAP) Design Attributes on Experiential Learning Ability among Egerton University Students
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2021)The Farm attachment programme (FAP) of Egerton University was established six years ago to promote learning by “reflection on doing” commonly known as Experiential Learning (EL), among students. However, effectiveness ... -
Effect of Film Thickness on Postharvest Ripening and Quality Characteristics of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Fruit Under Modified Atmosphere Packaging
(Africa Jounals Online, 2003)Two different gauges, (0.04mm and 0.08mm) of low density polyethylene (LDPE) films were tested for their effectiveness in controlling ripening and quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L. cv. Cal J) fruit during ... -
Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging under Ice Cooling on the Postharvest Storage Life and Quality of Spinach (Spinacea oleracea L) Leaves
(Africa Jounals Online, 2003)The effect of the use of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in combination with ice cooling on postharvest storage life (6 days) and market quality attributes of spinach (Spinacea oleracea L.) leaves were investigated. ... -
Effect of mothers’ use of information and communication technologies on dietary quality and undernutrition in young children in Kenya
(Informa UK Limited, 2023-07)Child undernutrition remains a global challenge, with 200 million underfives suffering from wasting and stunting. Mothers’ access to nutrition and healthrelated information is critical for improving children’s dietary ... -
Effect of perforated blue polyethylene bunch covers on selected postharvest quality parameters of tissue-cultured bananas (Musa spp.) cv. Williams in Central Kenya
(2010-12)Banana farming in Kenya has recently moved from subsistence to commercial farming. There is therefore the need to produce high quality fruits that are visually acceptable, have good postharvest quality attributes and ... -
Effects of alkali treatment on tannins and phytates in red sorghum, white sorghum and pearl millet
(www.biosciences.elewa.org, 2010-07-13)Objective:Tannins and phytates anti-nutrients are abundant in sorghum and millet; they reduce the nutrient value and organoleptic properties of foods. Alkali treatment was therefore employed to detoxify them. Methodology ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Malting and Fermentation on Anti-Nutrient Reduction and Protein Digestibility of Red Sorghum, White Sorghum and Pearl Millet
(2013)Sorghum and millet and their products require specialized treatment in order to improve their nutritive value, organoleptic properties and shelf-life. They contain anti-nutrients which are the major phytochemicals which ... -
Effects of malting and fermentation treatments on group B-vitamins of red sorghum, white sorghum and pearl millets in Kenya
(Journal of Applied Biosciences, 2010)Objectives: To enhance the safety and nutritive values and shelf life of sorghums and millet flours through malting and fermentation. Methodology and results: Malting and fermentation were carried out for a period of seven ... -
Effects of social networks on technical efficiency in smallholder agriculture: The case of cereal producers Tanzania
(2015)The use of improved crop varieties is key to increasing food production, but in SubSaharan Africa traditional varieties still dominate smallholder farming. Lack of information is a major constraint to the adoption of ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Digital Knowledge Pack in improving Agricultural Experiential Learning: The Case Study of Egerton University’s Students, Kenya
(2022)One of the roles of higher education is to produce competent professionals with high employability skills. Learning by doing commonly known as Experiential Learning (EL), is an approach to learning that helps students ... -
Evaluation of chemical and nutritional quality attributes of selected mango varieties at three stages of ripeness, grown in lower Eastern province of Kenya – part 2
(2013-04-29)Mango fruits are widely grown in Kenya for domestic and export utilization. Selected chemical and nutritive quality attributes of Apple, Ngowe and Kent were evaluated at three stages of ripeness. The cultivars were ... -
Evaluation of physical and sensory quality attributes of three mango varieties at three stages of ripeness, grown in lower eastern province of Kenya - part 1
(2014-04-29)Physical attributes at three stages of ripeness (unripe, intermediate and fully ripe) and sensory quality at full ripe stage of Apple, Ngowe and Kent mango varieties grown in Lower Eastern Province (Machakos and Kitui) of ... -
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 ... -
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. ...