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Evaluation of Morphological Attributes in Tea Progenies Arising from Gamma-Treated Seeds
(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), 2020-06)
A key step in characterization of germplasm is the identification of phenotypic variation present in a given population. A study was carried out to determine the effect of different dosages of gamma rays (50 and 100Gy) on ...
Characterization of The Nutritional Properties of Sorghum Composite Flours Using Different Food to Food Fortification Approaches
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-11)
Intervention using blended composite flours can
reduce malnutrition in sub Saharan Africa. Prevalence of
protein-energy malnutrition among the vulnerable children has
necessitated research on cost effective food ...
Effect of availability, access and utilization of agricultural extension technologies on the food security situation of smallholder farmers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2020-05)
Despite the importance of the agriculture sector to the economy, limited access to agricultural extension information has resulted in poor decisions on agricultural production and related activities thus, affecting achievement ...
Consumers’ acceptability of extruded maize-sorghum composite flours fortified with grain amaranth, baobab and orange fleshed sweet potatoes
(African Journal of Food Science, 2020-10)
Porridge is a popular cereal flour-based food product for children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Compositing of cereal flours to improve their nutritional composition is done. However, the enrichment of such flours with naturally ...
Proximate, Microbial and Sensory Characteristics of Cowpea Milk Fermented with Probiotic Starter Cultures
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020)
Fermentation of cowpea milk was carried out
using three mixed starter cultures containing (i) Lactobacillus
acidophilus, Bifidobacterium spp, and Streptococcus
thermophilus (ABT) (ii) Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. ...
The Effect of Upgrading Indigenous Goat Breeds with German Alpine on Milk Yields at Manyatta Division of Embu County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)
Crossbreeding between exotic improved goats and indigenous breeds has brought
about genetic improvement resulting in a faster growth rate and more milk production.
A study was carried out with the objectives of ...
Effect of soy fortification on the quality of Mkarango a traditional Kenyan fermented maize meal snack
(Food Science & Nutrition, 2020)
This study aimed at improving the quality and nutrient density of a Kenyan fermented
maize meal snack (mkarango) through soy fortification to alleviate protein-energy
malnutrition (PEM) in children. Nine variations of ...
Effect of Harvesting Stages and Nitrogen on Seed Quality and Yield of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius L.)
(International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 2020)
Production of high quality seeds in African leafy vegetables has not been practiced due to
varying reasons including incorrect harvesting stages and fertilizer rates. Jute mallow
(Corchorus olitorius L.) pods do not ...
Application of Gamma Induced Mutation in Breeding Potato for Bacterial Wilt Disease Resistance
(International Journal of Pathogen Research, 2020)
Aims: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Kenya has not been achieved in its full
potential due to susceptibility of potato varieties to pest and diseases among others. Bacterial wilt,
caused by Ralstonia ...
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified with Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Powder
(Journal of Food Research, 2020)
A majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize cereal-based flours in the preparation of most of their
staples. However, the micronutrient contents of these cereal-based flours are low with higher levels ...