Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences by Title
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Innovative methods of teaching youth polytechnic students in Kenya
(2013)Interaction with instructors drawn from many TVET institutions in Kenya has revealed that the methods of teaching commonly taught to the instructors during their training, are not effective. Most of those methods are ... -
Irony In The Teaching Of Agriculture In Kenya’s Arid And Semi Arid Secondary Schools: The Students’ And Teachers’ Perspective
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2016)Effectiveteaching of agriculture depends partly on choice and use of appropriate teaching method. The method chosen shouldpromote practical agriculturalactivities targetingmost learning senses. Agriculture ... -
Levels of reducing sugars in eight Kenyan potato cultivars as influenced by stage of maturity and storage conditions
(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 ... -
MARKET POWER AND EFFICIENCY IN INDIGENOUS SMALL RUMINANT MARKETING CHANNELS IN MARSABIT, KENYA
(ILRI and Egerton University, 2006)Eighty percent of Kenya’s land is arid and semi arid (ASAL). The ASALs are best suited for indigenous livestock production, particularly small ruminants. They offer employment to a majority of people in the areas, and ... -
Means-end chain analysis explains soil fertility management decisions by peri-urban vegetable growers in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)Past studies of the use of soil fertility management strategies by farmers usually model input use decisions based on the neoclassical utility/profit maximization principle in which farmers use soil fertility management ... -
Means-End Chain approach to understanding farmers’motivations for pesticideuse in leafy vegetables: The case of kale in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2012)Peri-urban farmers play a significant role in the production of vegetables consumed in the urban centers in most African countries. The production of vegetables in the peri-urban areas in these countries is strategic with ... -
Microbiological quality and safety of raw and pasteurized milk marketed in and around Nairobi Region
(AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST (ASSCAT), 2017-03)The microbiological quality of raw and pasteurized milk marketed in Nairobi and its environs was determined. Milk samples were collected randomly at milk selling points from three market areas: rural (Kiambu/Ngong), urban ... -
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 ... -
Nutrient contents of raw and processed products from Kenyan potato cultivars
(2009)Objective: To determine the nutrient contents of raw and processed products of Kenyan potato cultivars. Methodology and results: Eight potato cultivars (Tigoni, Desiree, Dutch Robyjn, Kenya Karibu, Kenya Sifa, CIP ... -
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 ... -
Phytochemical studies on herbal plants commonly used for processing and preserving meat and milk
(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 ... -
The Policy Landscape for Climate Change Adaptation A Cross-Country Comparison of Stakeholder Networks
(2015)An increasing body of research is focusing on the question of how poor agricultural households will both perceive and be affected by climate change. In view of its predicted effects, the need to identify effective adaptation ... -
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 ... -
Porter’s five competitive forces framework and other factors that influence the choice of response strategies adopted by public universities in Kenya
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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 ... -
Preservative effect of various indigenous plants on fermented milk from Maasai community of Kajiado County
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Production and Utilization of Food Commodities in Kenya
(Japan Association of Food Preservation Scientists, 1998)