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Effects of Packaging and Storage Conditions on Quality of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.) Seed
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2019)
In Kenya, spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) has gained popularity among consumers due to its nutritional and medicinal values. In the local markets, bundles of leafy shoots as well as uprooted young plants are offered at ...
Dynamics of agricultural use differentially affect soil properties and crop response in East African wetlands
(Springer Science, 2013)
Agricultural land use changes differen- tially affect soil fertility and crop production potential of wetlands. We studied East African wetlands with contrasting hydro-geological characteristics (high- and lowland floodplains ...
Synthesis of Nylon-ferrous Oxide Chitosan Immobilised Silica Nanoprobe for Detection of Ralstonia solanacearum
(Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 2016)
Accurate detection of plant pathogen precedes control. Misdiagnosis of diseases results in chemical waste, crop damage and ultimately income loss. Precision in pathogen detection has been made possible by advances in plant ...
Non Communicable Diseases -The Elephant in the Room
(Research Journal of Food and Nutrition, 2018)
Non Communicable Diseases including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer have been listed as the leading causes of death worldwide; they hamper development hence undermining the attainment development goals. ...
Food Quality Perspectives in African Fish Products: Practices, Challenges and Prospects
(International Research Publication House, 2016)
A fishery value chain includes the handling, processing, marketing and sales of fishery products to consumers; in the African context, the major types of fishes harvested from the waters of the ...
Role of Zinc in Human Health with Reference to African Elderly: A Review
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2012-10)
This review of the literature was conducted to assess dietary zinc intake among the African elderly, discuss the potential impact of current levels of zinc intake on their health, and to recommend strategies for improving ...
Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Cancer in Humans-Is there a Role or not? A Review of the Scientific Evidence
(Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences Research, 2019)
Conjugated linoleic acids are naturally occurring fatty acids that are found predominantly in ruminant meat, milk and dairy products. They are composed mainly of two isomers: cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12 fatty acid. ...
Influence of Vegetation Cover and Topographic Position on Water Infiltration, Organic Matter Content and Aggregate Stability of Grassland Soils in Semi-Arid Kenya
(Advances in Agricultural Science, 2019)
A study was conducted in Mpala and Ilmotiok ranches in Laikipia County, Kenya, to investigate the influence of vegetation cover and topographic position on soil organic matter, bulk density, aggregate stability and water ...
Challenges and Opportunities in Tomato Production Chain and Sustainable Standards
(International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 2020-04-23)
Tomato(Lycopersicon esculentum) is an important member of the Solanaceae family. It is mainly used as food and cash crop globally. Tomato also serves as an ornamental plant in some parts of the ...