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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Influence of potato cultivar and stage of maturity on oil content of French fries (chips) made from eight Kenyan potato cultivars
(AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST (ASSCAT), 2009)French fries (chips) are increasingly becoming indispensable in menus of many restaurants and hotels in major Kenyan towns due to their relatively lower consumer prices compared to other foods. When foods are deep-oil-fried, ... -
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. ... -
Challenges and Opportunities in Postharvest Horticulture Research and Training in Developing Countries – "The Case of Kenya”.
(2010)The Kenyan horticulture industry has grown to become a major employer, contributor to food needs and foreign exchange earner. Horticulture is the second largest earner of foreign exchange after remittances from Kenyan ... -
Can Agro-Dealers Deliver the Green Revolution in Kenya?
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2010)The Government of Kenya, with the backing of development and charitable organisations, has been implementing programmes to increase agricultural productivity and rural incomes and trigger a new Green Revolution (GR). ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Bioactive fractions in the stem charcoal of Ozoroa insignis used by the pastoral communities in West Pokot to preserve milk
(2010-02-09)Objective: To determine the potential of Ozoroa insignis Del to preserve milk as practiced by the pastoralists of West Pokot, Kenya. Methodology and results:The aqueous and organic solvents extracts of the peeled stem ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of developing-country urban consumers’ willingness to pay for quality of leafy vegetables: The case of middle and high income consumers in Nairobi
(2010-09)The improvement in income in developing countries has led to emergence of middle and high income consumers in urban centers. Improvement in income usually causes the shift to consumption of non-staples including leafy ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Agro-Dealers and the Political Economy of Agricultural Biotechnology Policy in Kenya
(Future Agricultures Consortium, 2011)Public and private actors and their networks are committing substantial resources to support agro-dealers to deliver novel technologies and information in line with the New Green Revolution for Africa. The main point ... -
Determinants of Agricultural Technology Adoption: The Case of Improved Pigeonpea Varieties in Tanzania
(2011)If dryland legumes are to meet the expectations of reducing poverty and hunger in the semi-arid tropics, there will be need for a full understanding of their potential for diffusion and the barriers to adoption. We apply ... -
Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Food Safety in Nairobi: The Case of Fresh Vegetables
(2011)Large urban areas in developing countries represent currently the most dynamically growing markets for food products. This study investigates the willingness to pay of consumers in Nairobi for safer leafy vegetables. We ... -
Bacterial contamination of Kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) along the supply chain in Nairobi and its environment
(East Africa Medical Journal, 2011-02)To assess the microbiological safety of kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) produced from farms and those sold at the markets with special focus on coliforms, e.coli and salmonella. Design: A cross sectional study. setting: ...