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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

Okoth, E.M.; Sila, D.N.; Onyango, C. A.; Owino, W.O.; Musyimi, S.M.; Mathooko, Francis M. (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 ...

Preservative effect of various indigenous plants on fermented milk from Maasai community of Kajiado County

Onyango, C. A.; Gakuya, L. W.; Mathooko, Francis M.; Maina, J. M.; Nyaberi, M. O.; Makobe, M.; Mwaura, F (2014)

Objective: This study was conducted to verify the claim that incorporation of indigenous plants in milk extends the shelf life of fresh milk for four days, and that of fermented milk for up to one a month without spoilag ...

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

Okoth, E.M.; Sila, D.N.; Onyango, C. A.; Owino, W.O.; Musembi, S.M.; Mathooko, Francis M. (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 ...

The Extent to Which Public Universities in Kenya Experience Managerial and Environmental Challenges

Mathooko, Francis M.; Ogutu, Martin (© www.iiste.org, 2014)

The environment in which organisations operate is continuously changing, thereby posing challenges to the organisations, and higher education institutions are no exception. This study was undertaken to understand the ...

Effects of Malting and Fermentation on Anti-Nutrient Reduction and Protein Digestibility of Red Sorghum, White Sorghum and Pearl Millet

Onyango, C. A.; Ochanda, S. O.; Mwasaru, M. A.; Ochieng, J. K.; Mathooko, Francis M.; Kinyuru, J. N. (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 ...

Coping Strategies Adopted by Public Universities in Kenya in Response to Environmental Changes

Mathooko, Francis M.; Ogutu, Martin (© Sciedu Press, 2014)

This study was undertaken to establish strategies adopted by public universities in Kenya in response to changes in the environment. The study design was descriptive and utilized a cross-sectional survey of all the public ...

Phytochemical studies on herbal plants commonly used for processing and preserving meat and milk

Onyango, C. A.; Gakuya, L. W.; Mathooko, Francis M.; Maina, J. M.; Nyaberi, M.; Mwaura, F (2014)

Objective: The study aims at identifying and collecting herbal plants commonly used in milk processing and preservation by the Maasai community in Kajiado district and to determine the phytochemical and mineral ...

Expression Characteristics of CS-ACS1, CS-ACS2 and CS-ACS3, Three Members of the 1-AminocycIopropane-l-Carboxylate Synthase Gene Family in Cucumber {Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit under Carbon Dioxide Stress

Mathooko, Francis M.; Mwaniki, Mercy W.; Nakatsuka, Akira; Shiomi, Shinjiro; Kubo, Yasutaka; Inaba, Akitsugu; Nakamura, Reinosuke (Oxford University Press, 1999)

We investigated the expression pattern of three 1-aminocydopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) synthase genes, CS-ACS1, CS-ACS2 and CS-ACS3 in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) fruit under CO2 stress. CO2 stress-induced ethylene ...

Levels of reducing sugars in eight Kenyan potato cultivars as influenced by stage of maturity and storage conditions

Abong’, George O.; Okoth, Michael W.; Karuri, Edward G.; Kabira, Jackson N.; Mathooko, Francis M. (Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2012-02-17)

The cultivar, harvest time and storage method affect reducing sugars content of potato, which in turn influences the processing quality of French fries. Eight Kenyan potato cultivars (Tigoni, Desiree, Dutch Robyjn, Kenya ...

Characterization of Carbon Dioxide Stress-Induced Ethylene Biosynthesis in Cucumber {Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit

Mathooko, Francis M.; Inaba, Akitsugu; Nakamura, Reinosuke (JSPP, 1998)

In the present study, we have investigated the mechanism through which carbon dioxide induces ethylene biosynthesis in cucumber {Cucumis sativus L.) fruit. A series of inhibitors were tested in order to determine the ...