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Constraints and Sustainable Solutions for Adoption of TC Banana Technology and Marketing

Kahangi, E.M.; Muthee, A.M.; Chege, B.K. (CIDA, 2004)

Proponents of biotechnology assert that this technology offers enormous opportunities to poor farmers and low-income consumers in developing countries. However, this study has revealed that very little can be accomplished ...
Traditional medicines among the Embu and Mbeere people of Kenya

Kareru, P.G.; Kenji, G.M.; Gachanja, A.N.; Keriko, J.M.; Mungai, G. (AJOL, 2007)

Ethnobotanical information and traditional medicines were investigated and documented in Embu and Mbeere districts, Eastern Province of Kenya. Oral interviews were obtained from over 100 herbalists, both men and women aged ...
Isolation and identification of the genera Acetobacter and Gluconobacter in coconut toddy (mnazi)

Kadere, T.T; Miyamoto, T.; Oniang'o, R.K; Kutima, P.M.; Njoroge, S.M. (Academic Journals, 2008-08-18)

This study investigated the occurrence and identified the dominant spoilage genera of acetic acid bacteria in coconut wine (mnazi), by plating the dilution series previously pre-enriched in a basal medium onto GYP agar, ...
Postharvest behavior and quality characteristics of mango (Manifera indica L.) fruit grown under deficit conditions

Kahangi, E. M.; Mathooko, F. M. (Acta Horticulturae, 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 ...
Biodegradation of diazinon and methomyl pesticides by white rot fungi from selected horticultural farms in Rift Valley and Central Kenya

NYAKUNDI, W.O.; MAGOMA, G.; OCHORA, J.; NYENDE, A.B. (Directory of of Open access journals, 2011-05-01)

The aim was to investigate the potential for biodegradation of methomyl and diazinon (pesticides) by white rot fungi through enrichment and isolation of methomyl and diazinon biodegraders from horticultural soils. Five ...
Response of local sweet potato varieties to virus infection

Njeru, Grace Mumbi (2012-10-31)

Sweet potato is an important crop in Kenya not only as a staple food in many communities, but also as a food security crop. The full production potential of sweet potato has however not been realized due to numerous ...
Occurrence, Characterization and Screening for resistance to Banana Buncy Top Virus in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda

NIYONGERE, CELESTIN (2012-11-09)

ABSTRACT Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is caused by Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) which is transmitted by the aphid vector, Pentalonia nigronervosa Coquerel and through infected planting materials. BBTD is the most ...
Physiological Responses Of Grafted Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) To Water Stress.

Bore, Kipkoech John (2012-11-14)

ABSTRACT Currently, tea planting is expanding towards areas that are marginally dry for economic tea production and accompanied by reduced tea quality. Use of grafted materials in such areas may offer certain potentials ...
Biological performance, response and population dynamics of Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae), as influenced by different African nightshade (Solanales: Solanaceae) species

Murungi, Lucy Kananu (2012-11-26)

Despite the vast research on trichome-based resistance as well as plant chemical factors in plant-herbivore interactions in Solanaceous plants, little or no information is available on the association between Tetranychus ...
Baseline Survey, Biochemical, Microbial, and Technological Studies on “Mnazi’’

Kadere, Titus Tunje (2012-11-26)

ABSTRACT This thesis focused on the traditional tapping and distillation methods of mnazi in addition to economic importance, isolation and identification of microorganisms, preservation and chemical wholesomeness of ...
Nutritional Composition of Wild Edible Mushrooms Growing in Kenya and their Utilization in Food Product Development

Wandati, Teresia Wanjiru (2014-02-19)

Mushrooms, a group of macro-fungi, have been used as food for centuries all over the world because of their characteristic texture and flavor. They are documented as being good source of nutrients and bioactive compounds ...
Sensory characteristics of accessions of Cleome gynandra harvested at different developmental stages

Kebwaro, Daniel Ong’era (2014-02-21)

Spider plant is one of indigenous vegetable whose consumption is fast rising both in rural and urban areas. This study was designed to determine the effect of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertilizer and cattle manure on ...
Optimization of Nutritional and Quality Properties of African Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Leaves and Other Selected Traditional African Vegetables from Farm to Fork

Wawire, Michael Maero (2014-04-25)

Solanum nigrum and Cleome gynandra) are great sources of micro nutrients in the diet of many in Kenya and there is need to improve the the intake of these nutrients from these vegetables. The main objective of the thesis ...
Characterization of the Diversity of Coffee Genotypes in Kenya by Genetic, Biochemical and Beverage Quality Profiles

Kathurima, a WagikondI (2014-04-25)

Coffee has been one of the most important products for the Kenyan economy for decades, and a high proportion of the coffee produced in Kenya is considered as the best quality coffee in the world. The natural variation ...
Yield evaluation, selection and drought tolerance indices of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (ipomoea batatas lam) under water stress conditions

Makanginya, Samuel Agili (2014-04-25)

Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) varieties provides high levels pro-vitamin A and medium amounts of iron and zinc. Their drought susceptibility is perceived as one of the major drawbacks to production and adoption. ...
The Role of Spatial Planning in the Environmental Management of Public Spaces of Residential Neighbourhoods in the City of Nairobi, Kenya

Makworo, Mica (2014-04-25)

This study examines the role of spatial planning in securing public spaces in residential neighbourhoods whose environmental status accords a suitable place to operate in. The study focuses on the City of Nairobi where ...
Efficacy of selected microbiological products on growth, health and nutrient uptake of tissue cultured banana in different soils in kenya

Kavoo-Mwangi, Agnes Mumo (2014-04-25)

Banana and plantains are important food crops whose production is constrained by disease and soil fertility. The use of clean planting materials such as tissue cultured banana could mitigate the losses caused by diseases ...
PHYSIOLOGY AND POSTHARVEST BEHAVIOUR OF MANGO (Mangifera indica L. cv. TOMMY ATKINS) FRUIT GROWN UNDER WATER STRESS

Madigu, Nancy Onjemo (2014-05-05)

The study mainly aims to establish proper maturity indices and postharvest behavior of mango fruit of Tommy Akins variety, the effects of irrigated and water-stress on the development, maturity indices and posthavest ...
Development and evaluation of complementary foods based on traditional foodstuffs in Western Kenya

Kunyuru, John Ndung’u (2014-05-05)

In a bid to address the challenge of child malnutrition occasioned by inadequate complementary feeding, this study aimed at utilizing traditional foodstuffs to develop nutrient dense complementary foods in Western Kenya. ...
Investigation of Social Economic Activities and Their Implication for Wetland Conservation in Nyando Wetlands

Joseph Kasua, Maithya (2014-05-23)

Wetlands are vital parts of a watershed. The Nyando wetlands are multidimensional resources that provide the community with a range of inter-related environmental functions and socio-economic benefits, which support a ...

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