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Quantification of All Trans-Lycopene, Cis-Lycopene and Β-Carotene from Watermelons Found in Zanzibar
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)
Red-fleshed watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) contain a high level oflycopene, and small amount of β-carotene which have been reported to have many important health benefits.However, very little is ...
Chemical compositions of fresh volatiles aromas of some Kenyan Ocimum species
(Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2019)
Plants of genus Ocimum have unique aromas hence the likelihood of chemical profiles of their fresh
volatiles being different. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of head space
volatiles of fresh aerial ...
Chemical compositions of essential oils of some Kenyan Ocimum species
(American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, 2019)
The natural aroma of Ocimum species varies, implying that variations in chemical compositions of their
essential oils are likely to be observed. Steam distilled essential oils from leaves and flowers of Ocimum
kenyense, ...
Transformer mineral oil ingestion induces systemic sub-acute toxicity in Wistar rats
(Heliyon, 2019)
We investigated the potential toxicities associated with the sub-acute ingestion of transformer mineral oil (TMO)
at a heated low dose (HLD-50 mg/kg), heated high dose (HHD-500 mg/kg) and unheated high dose (UHD-500
mg/kg) ...
Investigation of Selected Heavy Metal Ions in Irrigation Water, Soil and Managu (Solanum Nigrum) from Homahills, Homabay County, Kenya
(Journal of Health and Environmental Research, 2019)
Levels of selected heavy metals of Mn, Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe and Co were evaluated in irrigation water, soil and managu
(Solanum Nigrum) from Homahills, Homabay County, Kenya. The samples were collected purposively and randomly ...
Safety evaluation and antihyperglycaemic effect of root extract of Maerua decumbens (Brongn.) DeWolf in Wistar rats
(Elsevier, 2020)
Local communities living in rural regions of Kenya use the plant, Maerua decumbens
(Brongn.) DeWolf for various purposes including water purification (roots), as food (roots
and fruits) and medicinal (various parts of ...
Water Defluoridation by Adsorption Using Aluminium Modified Chicken Feathers
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)
Sufficient fluoride (F-
) ingestion through food, soil and water is necessary for the
development of healthy bones and teeth while excess of it results in dental, skeletal and
soft tissue damage. To protect people ...
Insecticidal Activity of Chrysanthemum Cinerariifolium & Allium Sativa Natural Oils against Prostephanus truncatus
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)
The larger grain borer (Prostephanus truncatus) is one of the most destructive
post-harvest pest that affects maize and other crops like cassava. Synergists are
substances added to pyrethrin increase efficacy and also ...
Potable Water Fluoride Rapid Detection Based on TBAF Desilylation by a Novel Fluorogenic 7-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-3-cyano-4-methylcoumarin Compound
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST), 2021-05)
This article reports the synthesis and properties of a novel fluoride detector, 7-O-tertbutyldimethylsilyl-3-cyano-4-methylcoumarin, which emits a lavender blue fluorescence in aqueous solution when fluoride ions are ...
Adsorption of Fluoride from Water by Use of Powdered Tilapia Fish Scales
(African Environmental Review Journal (AER), 2020-12)
Ingestion of adequate fluoride (F-) necessary for healthy bones and teeth is realized through food, soil and water while its excess leads to dental, skeletal and soft tissue damage. Defluoridation is one of the conventional ...