Browsing School of Agriculture and Biotechnology by Author "Wanyoko, J.K."

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    • The anti-inflammatory properties of Kenyan tea 

      Karori, S.M .; Ngure, R.M.; Wanyoko, J.K.; Wachira, F.N. (2015)
      An in vivo study was carried out to determine the effect of different types of Kenyan tea extracts on male Swiss albino mice infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei isolate KETRI 2710. The isolate produced a similar ...

    • Antioxidant, antimicrobial and synergistic activities of tea polyphenols 

      Koech, K.R.; Wachira, F.N.; Ngure, R.M.; Wanyoko, J.K.; Bii, C.C.; Karori, S.M.; Kerio, L.C. (2015)
      Microbial resistance to conventional antibiotics has become an increasing global problem and there is a need to find out novel, potent antimicrobial agents with alternative modes of action as accessories to antibiotic ...

    • Assessing the effect of grading on the in vitro availability of Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd from CTC black tea 

      Moseti, K.O.; Kinyanjui, T.; Wanyoko, J.K.; Wachira, F.N. (2015)
      In vitro analyses of trace element content in biological systems play an increasingly important role in assessing the environmental impact on health. A quantitative study of five trace elements namely Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb and ...

    • Prospects for organic tea farming in Kenya: Two case studies 

      Kamau, D.M.; Kekana, V.; Sitienei, K.; Wanyoko, J.K.; Nyabundi, K. (2015)
      Organic tea farming entails non-use of pesticides and inorganic fertilizers, including the processing and packaging of the tea. This implies that documents must be filed which prove all requirements are met throughout ...