Meru University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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In Vitro Production of Trichothecenes and Zearalenone by Fusarium Isolates from Equatorial Barley (Hordeum vulgare l.) grown in Kenya
(African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, 2012)ABSTRACT Fusarium head blight (scab) is a devastating disease of wheat and barley throughout the world. The disease has been reported worldwide wherever cereals are grown, cutting across diverse ecological and geographical ... -
Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Post-Synthesis Betanin and Chitosan Oligosaccharide functionalized Silver Nanoparticles
(Springer, 2020)Size uniformity and defined surface coating are important parameters for the biological properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Green synthesis uses biomolecules either in pure form or plant extracts as both reductants ... -
Nanocomposite Packaging Delays Lignification of Flammulina Velutipes by Regulating Phenylpropanoid Pathway and Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Metabolisms
(Elsevier, 2020)Lignification is an important inducement of quality deterioration of postharvest Flammulina velutipes. In this study, phenylpropanoid pathway and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolisms were taken as ... -
Immunopotentiation of Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel
(Elsevier, 2013)Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel has been collected from the wild, cultivated and used in traditional medicines to treat various disorders and diseases since antiquity. In ... -
Isolation and Testing the Cholesteral Reduction ability (in-vitro) of Lactococcus Lactis from Fermented smooth Pigweed (amaranthus hybridus) Leaves
(African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, 2011)Probiotics are live microbial feed supplements, which positively affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Studies have shown probiotic activities of Lactococci isolated from dairy foods, which ... -
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and its Association with Demography, Socio-Economy and Nutritional Status for Women of Amagoro Division in Western Kenya
(International Organization of Scientific Research, 2017)Diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing in Kenya. The prevalence varies among tribes and risk factors are not well understood. This study investigated the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in association with demography, ... -
Association Between Glycemic Load and Diabetes Mellitus Among Women: Case of Amagoro Division in Western Kenya
(International Organization of Scientific Research, 2017)Glycemic load (GL) has been found to be a stronger measure for glycemic response to carbohydraterich foods. This is because it accounts for both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates consumed. This study therefore ... -
Proximate Composition, Energy Contents and Blood Sugar Responses of Stiff Porridge and Rice Meals Consumed in Kenya
(International Knowledge sharing platform, 2017)The term glycemic index has been used to categorize carbohydrate-rich foods on the basis of their blood sugar raising potential. Despite the existence of a table of glycemic indices of some foods, the glycemic indices of ... -
Glycemic Responses to Stiff Porridge( ugali) Meals Consumed in Western Kenya
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2017)Glycemic responses which have been measured in terms of glycemic indices (GIs) differ among various carbohydrate-rich foods. Despite the existence of a GI Table of most common foods, the records of the GIs of most Kenyan ... -
Dietary patterns of the Iteso community living in Amagoro division of Kenya
(Elsevier, 2017)Kenya is especially experiencing a rise in the incidences of non-communicable diseases. A healthy diet is important in the prevention and management of such diseases. This study was therefore designed to describe the dietary ... -
Food Availability and Household Dietary Diversity in Ruiri-rwarera Area of Meru County in Kenya
(Science and Education Publishing, 2019)Food security broadly encompasses availability, accessibility and utilization of food. Household dietary diversity that relies on the number of food groups consumed over a given period has previously been used to measure ... -
Effect of Water Activity on the Crispiness of a Biscuit (Crackerbread): Mechanical and Acoustic Evaluation
(Elsevier, 2010)The objective of this study was to use mechanical and acoustic methods developed in our laboratory to monitor the changes in crispiness of a Crackerbread biscuit following equilibration at different water activities (aw). ... -
Development of an Acoustic Measurement System for Analyzing Crispiness during Mechanical and Sensory Testing
(Wiley, 2010)The objective of this study was to develop an acoustic measurement system for analyzing crispiness and correlate its results with sensory evaluation. Four biscuits (Crackerbread, Table Water, Rich Tea and Shortbread) were ... -
Effects of Refrigerated Storage on Water Mobility and Microwave Expansion of Imitation Cheese containing Resistant Starch
(Elsevier, 2008)The effects of storage time prior to microwave heating on expansion of imitation cheese containing functional fibre was studied. Cheese was formulated to contain 60% moisture and 17.3% w/w resistant starch. Cheese samples ... -
Microwave Expansion of Imitation Cheese Containing Resistant Starch
(Elsevier, 2008)The objective of this study was to manufacture an imitation cheese that expands to a crispy product when heated in a microwave oven. Imitation cheese (∼18% w/w protein and 60% w/w moisture content) was formulated with ... -
Physicochemical Properties of Hydrated Portland Cement Blended with Rice Husk Ash
(Hindawi, 2020)In the presence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) and elevated temperatures in the atmosphere due to climate change, cement-based materials are susceptible to carbonation. Blended cements are more prone to ... -
Effect of Drying on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Faecal Sludge for its Reuse
(Elsevier, 2020)This work explores the effect of drying on the chemical and physical properties of faecal sludge, and evaluates the reuse potential of the dried material. For the purpose of this study, the nutrient content, calorific value ... -
Drying of Faecal Sludge from VIP Latrines Through a Medium Infrared Radiation Process
(African Journals, 2020-07)In order to treat faecal sludge from ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines, eThekwini Municipality (Durban, South Africa) developed an infrared dryer, 'LaDePa' (Latrine Dehydration Pasteurization). Parameters that influence ... -
Characterization of On-Site Sanitation Material and Products: VIP Latrines and Pour-Flush Toilets
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Investigating Removal of Pesticides from Water by Nanofiltration Membrane Technology
(Research Gate, 2012)Agricultural activities form the backborne of Kenya´s economy. Inorder to control crop losses, pesticides are used and in the recent past, more of the pesticides have been used to increase production. However, the effect ...