School of Agriculture and Biotechnology

Edible Plant Sprouts: Health Benefits, Trends, and Opportunities for Novel Exploration

Kilonzi, Sheila M.; Ofosu, Fred Kwame; Aloo, Simon Okomo; Shabbir, Umair; Oh, Deog Hwan (Nutrients, 2021-08)

The consumption of plant sprouts as part of human day-to-day diets is gradually increasing, and their health benefit is attracting interest across multiple disciplines. The purpose of this review was to (a) critically ...

Effect of Drying Method on Volatile Nutraceuticals and Microbial Growth in Moringa oleifera

Gatahi, Dennis Maina; Nyoro, Felix (International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 2021)

Fresh Moringa oleifera leaves are very rich in phytonutrients, however the leaves are also highly perishable and require processing for increased shelf-life. The method of processing, specifically drying affects the ...

Farmers' Preference for Onion Varieties and Implications of Knowledge of Iris Yellow Spot Disease in Kenya

Subramanian, S.; Birithia, R.K.; Kuria, D.K. (African Crop Science Journal, 2021-03)

Thrip transmitted Iris yellow spot disease (IYSD) is an economically important viral disease, affecting bulb onions worldwide. Recommended IYSD resistant varieties are not commonly grown in countries like Kenya, yet ...

Determinants of Agricultural Imports in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Gravity Model

Mwangi, Esther N. (African Journal of Economic Review, 2021-04)

Import dependency on agricultural products in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been increasing over the last two decades raising a lot of concern on the determinants of agricultural imports and their impact on economic growth. ...

Climate Variability and Adaptation Among Small Holder Banana Farmers in Mountain Regions of Kenya

Karienye, David K.; Nduru, Gilbert M.; Kamiri, Hellen W. (Geography, Environment, Sustainability,, 2021-04-01)

Banana production is the mainstay industry for majority of small holder farmers living in the mountain regions of Kenya. These regions are affected by climate-related impacts at all levels of the value chain. This paper ...

Dual inoculation of soybean with Rhizophagus irregularis and commercial Bradyrhizobium japonicum increases nitrogen fixation and growth in organic and conventional soils

Gitonga, Nicholas Mawira; Koskey, Gilbert; Njeru, Ezekiel Mugendi; Maingi, John M.; Cheruiyot, Richard (AIMS Agriculture and Food, 2021)

Soil amendment with beneficial microorganisms is gaining popularity among farmers to alleviate the decline ofsoil fertility and to increase food production and maintain environmental quality. However, farm management greatly ...

Occurrence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fusarium in TC Banana Rhizosphere Inoculated with Microbiological Products in Different Soils in Kenya

Kavoo-Mwangi, M.A.; Mukhongo, R.W.; Kahangi, M.E.; Ateka, E.M.; Were, A.B.; Okalebo, J.R.; Mutegi, M.E.; Mwangi, K.E; Tepeni, T.T.; Njuguini, K.S.; Onguso, J.M.; Okoth, S.A.; Jefwa, J.M. (International Journal of Soil Science, 2015)

The impact of microbiological commercial products (PHC Biopak, Rhizatech and ECO-T) on the occurrence of mycorrhizae and Fusarium in the rhizosphere of tissue culture banana (Gros Mitchel cv.) was assessed. Tissue cultured ...

Overview of dairy processing and marketing in East African dairy value chains: Opportunities and challenges

Lokuruka, Michael N.I (African Journal of Food Science, 2016)

Worldwide, the dairy sector is one of the fastest growing productive sectors. The global sector growth in the decade 2011 to 2020 is projected to be higher than that experienced in 2000 to 2010, mainly due to expected ...

The Effect of Participation in Farmer Groups on Household Adoption of Sustainable Land Management Practices in Kenyan Drylands

Karaya, Rebecca N.; Onyango, Christopher A.; Ogendi, George M. (Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2020-12)

Land degradation is a major cause of declining yields and loss of dryland ecosystems resilience in the Lake Baringo Basin in Kenya. One of the solutions to land degradation in drylands is the application of Sustainable ...

Sensory Profile and Consumer Preference of Novel Probiotic Yoghurt Enriched with Orange Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)

MN, Muchiri; AL, McCartney; L, Methven (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2020-09)

Due to increased consumer demand for appealing healthy foods, there is a rising global trend of developing nutritious commercial yoghurts with attractive sensory attributes. The success of formulating a food product is ...

Sensory Acceptability of Cookies Fortified with Tilapia Fish Bone Powder

Njoroge, Joseph G.; Lokuruka, Michael N.I. (Kenya Institute of Food Science and Technology, 2020-09)

A large percentage of fresh tilapia fish, including bone, is inedible and largely considered as waste. In order to find some use for waste fish bone, this study was conceived and conducted. Its aim was to determine the ...

Role of Knowledge Management in Achieving Food Security and Nutrition in Garissa County, Kenya

Chepkoskei, Elaine; Nganga, Irura; Abdirahman, Fatha (European Journal of Education Studies, 2020)

Food is a primary need that is basic to all human needs and a fundamental human right (Maxwell, 2001; Ingram, 2011). Improved food security is vital in the alleviation of poverty, promotion of people’s health and labor ...

Integration of Manure and Mineral Fertilizers among Smallholder Farmers in Kenya: A Pathway to Sustainable Soil Fertility Management and Agricultural Intensification

Wawire, Amos W.; Csorba, Ádám; Tóth, József A.; Michéli, Erika (ECRTD-UK, 2020-07)

Combination of mineral fertilizers and manure has been proposed as the sustainable approach of soil fertility management. This study evaluates the use of these two soil fertility practices. Data for this study was obtained ...

A Preliminary Survey of Animal Handling and Cultural Slaughter Practices among Kenyan Communities: Potential Influence on Meat Quality

Lokuruka, Michael (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2016)

Kenya is composed of over 40 ethnic communities who practice varied methods of animal handling and slaughter. Socio-cultural and religious traditions have the potential to influence animal handling and slaughter practices. ...

Nutrient Content of On-farm Formulated Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Feeds: Implications for the Aquaculture Industry in Kenya

Lokuruka, MNI; Muteti, MK; Yasindi, AW (Ajfand, 2020-07)

Due to the high costs and the unavailability of good quality fish feeds in Kenya, farmers have opted to use cheaper, locally available on-farm formulated feeds. In spite of this, farmers continue to incur losses probably ...

Community Monitoring of Forest Carbon Stocks and Safeguards Tracking in Kenya: Design and Implementation Considerations

Nduru, Gilbert M.; Ucakuwun, Elias K.; Gichu, Alfred N.; Kinyanjui, James M.; Wegulo, Francis N.; McCall, Michael K.; Muchemi, Julius G. (Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2015-04)

This paper investigates modalities required to design and implement community monitoring of forest carbon stock changes and safeguards implementation in Kenya. General principles and elements were drawn from the UNFCCC ...

Effect of Some Processing Methods on Nutrient Content and Anti-Nutritional Factors of a Variety of Dolichos Lablab (Lablab Purpureus L.) Beans Grown in Kenya

Kilonzi, Sheila M.; Makokha, Anselimo O.; Kenji, Glaston M. (Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences Research, 2019)

This study aimed to determine the effect of different processing methods on the proximate composition and anti-nutritional factors of Dolichos lablab beans (Lablab purpureus) of Kenya. The seeds of KAT/DL-2 variety,sourced ...