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Chemical Composition and Digestibility of Preferred Forage Species by Lactating Somali Camels in Kenya by Ikanya, L.W, Maina, J.G, Gachuiri, C.K, Owino, W.O, Dubeux, J.C.B

“…Climate change has increased the frequency and severity of frequent drought in the Kenya arid and semiarid lands with resultant fodder and water shortages. In…”
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Effect of low tannin sorghum based feeds on broiler meat nutritional quality by Ochieng, B.A., Owino, W.O., Kinyuru, J.N., Mburu, J.N., Gicheha, M.G.

“…This study determined the meat quality characteristics of different parts of a broiler carcass obtained from chicken fed on diets formulated using either maize…”
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Effect of maturity stage and cultivar on the efficacy of 1-mcp treatments in mango fruits by Ambuko, J, Githiga, R.W, Hutchnison, M.J, Gemma, H, Owino, W.O

“…1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is one of the postharvest technologies employed in postharvest systems to extend the shelf life of perishable commodities and…”
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Regulatory mechanisms of ethylene biosynthesis in response to various stimuli during maturation and ripening in fig fruit ( Ficus carica L.) by Owino, W.O., Manabe, Y., Mathooko, F.M., Kubo, Y., Inaba, A.

“…In order to obtain a greater uniformity of maturation, the growth of the fig fruit ( Ficus carica L.) can be stimulated by the application of either olive oil,…”
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Physiology and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions by Madigu, N.O, Mathooko, F.M, Onyango, C.A, Kahangi, E.M, Owino, W.O

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Postharvest Behaviour and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions by Madigu, N.O, Mathooko, F.M, Onyango, C.A, Kahangi, E.M, Owino, W.O

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Determination of pesticide residues in open field grown tomato harvested from specific locations in Kenya by Owino, W.O., Nyonje, W.A.

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Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of selected storage technologies to preserve postharvest quality of mango fruit by Amwoka, E.M., Ambuko, J.L., Jesang, H.M., Owino, W.O.

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Feed intake, milk yield and milk composition of Somali camels supplemented with Opuntia stricta and urea by Ikanya, L.W., Maina, J.G., Owino, W.O., Dubeux, J.C.B.

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Effects of supplementing lactating Somali camels with Opuntia stricta and cottonseed cake on feed intake, milk yield, and milk composition by Ikanya, L.W., Maina, J.G., Gachuiri, C.K., Owino, W.O., Dubeux, J.C.B.

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Effect of varied calcium formulations and time of application on postharvest quality and organoleptic acceptability of mango fruits by Bitange, N.M, Chemining'wa, G.N, Ambuko, J, Owino, W.O

“…Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a highly perishable fruit with a short shelf life at ambient conditions, which may lead to post-harvest losses approximated to…”
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Preservation of Postharvest Quality of Leafy Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) Vegetables Using Evaporative Cooling by Owino, Willis O., Chemining’wa, G. N., Wanjiru, F., Ambuko, Jane, Mwachoni, Eliakim

“…Leafy vegetables are very highly perishable and must be utilized immediately after harvest. Their fast deterioration is attributed to various biological and…”
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Efficacy of Activebag ® packaging on postharvest quality of purple passion fruit ( Passiflora edulis Sims) by Owino, W.O., Yumbya, P., Shibairo, S., Ambuko, J.

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Maturity indices of specific mango varieties produced at medium altitude agro-ecological zone in Kenya by Muiruri, J, Ambuko, J, Nyankanga, R, Owino, W.O

“…The high postharvest losses (40 – 50%) reported in the mango value chain are partly attributed to lack of reliable maturity indices. Harvest maturity is…”
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A comparative evaluation of quality and sensory characteristics of ‘Apple’ mango fruits produced under different agro-ecological zones in Kenya by Ambuko, J., Onsongo, N.K., Hutchinson, M.J., Owino, W.O.

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Aflatoxin and fumonisin mycotoxins contamination along the maize value chain in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by Matendo, R.E, Imathiu, S, Udomkun, P, Mugumaarhahama, Y, Akullo, J, Ishara, J, Atehnkeng, J, Owino, W.O

“…Aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination was assessed in different samples along the maize value chain in different territories of South Kivu province. Kabare and…”
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Response of ‘Apple’ mango fruit to 
1-methylcyclopropene as affected by agro-ecological zone and maturity stage by Ambuko, J., Onsongo, N.K., Hutchinson, M.J., Owino, W.O.

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POSTHARVEST LOSSES OF BULB ONION ( ALLIUM CEPA L.) IN SELECTED SUB-COUNTIES OF KENYA by Gathambiri, CW, Owino, WO, Imathiu, S, Mbaka, JN

“…Inappropriate postharvest practices such as unsuitable harvesting methods and inadequate curing in bulb onion lead to losses. Postharvest losses in bulb onion…”
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Effect of agro-ecological zone and maturity on the efficacy of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) in extending postharvest life of purple passion fruits (Passiflora edulis Sims) by Baraza, A, Ambuko, J, Kubo, Y, Owino, W.O

“…Purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is cultivated across a wide range of agro-ecological zones (AEZ) in Kenya. Preharvest conditions including…”
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EFFECT OF AGRO-ECOLOGICAL ZONE AND MATURITY ON THE EFFICACY OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE (1-MCP) IN EXTENDING POSTHARVEST LIFE OF PURPLE PASSION FRUITS (PASSIFLORA EDULIS SIMS) by Baraza, A., Ambuko, J., Kubo, Y., Owino, W.O.

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