In the decayed tomato samples assessed‚ fungi isolates were more prevalent than bacteria. However‚ there were wide variations in microbial population‚ with Mucor spp being predominant (28 isolates)‚ followed by A. niger (11 isolates) and Rhizopus stolonifer (Figure 1). These results corroborate previous studies of Ogunbanwo et al. (2014) and Fatima et al. (2015) who reported that fungi were more prevalent compared to bacteria. Amongst the three major markets investigated however‚ Sabo market had
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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AS A RESPONSE TO FOOD INSECURITY IN KENYA In June 2011‚ the media highlighted the story of a fight between 2 mothers from Turkana in Northern Kenya‚ who exchanged blows as they held their wailing infants in their arms after one of the women tried to cut in the long line for children to receive treatment for severe malnutrition. The women faced off a second time after passing their children to onlookers amid the melee: The younger woman head-butted the other to the ground
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Utilization of glucose by the muscle and liver cell cultures was enhanced by the water and n-hexane/isopropanol extract of the plant but not on adipose cells (Erasto et al.‚ 2009). In another study‚ oral intake of hot water V. amygdalina leaves extract (500 mg/kg) reduced blood glucose concentration of both normoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic rats induced by alloxan (Osinubi‚ 2007). 2.4.2.3 Antioxidant activity Several studies have shown that V. amygdalina possess antioxidant activity (Yeap et al
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Whereas‚ the problem of KDML105 variety‚ the improvement of the local variety that has good quality and is not sensitive to light is the important target of Rice Improvement Project (Vanavichit et al‚ 2003). This improvement has led to the breeding of a new aromatic rice variety that can grow in irrigated areas with sufficient water for rice growing through the year. There was successful in 1997‚ when the Department of Agriculture certified three other cultivars of aromatic rice‚ namely‚ KlongLuang
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Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity Mechanisms of Pathogenicity • Pathogenicity: • Virulence: Mechanisms of Pathogenicity Figure 15.9 Portals of Entry • Mucous membranes • Skin • Parenteral route Numbers of Invading Microbes • ID50: Infectious dose for 50% of the test population (animals) • Dose of pathogen that will infect half of the test animals • LD50: Lethal dose (of a toxin) for 50% of the test population (animals) • Dose of toxin that will kill half of the test
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Milk is a great blessing of nature. It is a complete food from the few months baby to the elder person. It provides the entire elements needed by a body for its development and growth such as protein‚ water‚ carbohydrates‚ minerals‚ fat and vitamins. It not only provides power but also enhances immunity to fight against many different types of pathogens. It is necessary for the growth of bones and for the blood clotting. It fulfills body’s calcium requirement. 100g of cow’s milk contains 3.9g fat
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CAUSES OF MULNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEAR OLD IN MATHARE SLUMS NAIROBI PRESENTED BY [Name] Admission number SUPERVISOR: A RESERCH PROPOSAL SUBMITED TO KENYA INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF A DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS MANAGEMENT May 2012 DECLARATION Student’s declaration I declare that this is my original work and has not been submitted in any other learning institution for the award of degree or diploma. Name Signature Date Supervisor
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Setting up and running a small-scale cooking oil business Opportunities in food processing a series Opportunities in Food Processing Setting up and running a small-scale cooking oil business Contributing authors : Barrie Axtell‚ Peter Fellows‚ Linus Gedi‚ Joseph Hounhouigan‚ Franklin Murphy and Peggy Oti-Boateng Edited by : Peter Fellows and Barrie Axtell Midway Associates Published by CTA (2012) The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is a joint international
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“ESTABLISHING AN OIL MILL IN TALAHIBAN‚ SAN JUAN‚ BATANGAS: ENSURING A FUTURE FROM COPRA” ______________ A Feasibility Study Presented to The College of Business Batangas Eastern Colleges ____________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Banking and Finance by: Alimario‚ Roselle V. Esguerra‚ Moris John P. Fetil‚ Ara Jeane Herlin M. Galope‚ Jennie Lyn F. Sanchez‚ Ma. Fatima M. October 2008
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Archana A. Bele et al. IRJP 2011‚ 2 (12)‚ 56-60 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PHARMACY Available online www.irjponline.com ISSN 2230 – 8407 Review Article STANDARDIZATION OF HERBAL DRUGS: AN OVERVIEW Archana A. Bele*‚ Anubha Khale H.K College of Pharmacy‚ Jogeshwari (W)‚ M.S.‚ India Article Received on: 19/10/11 Revised on: 22/11/11 Approved for publication: 13/12/11 *Email: scientific.cell@hkcollege.ac.in ABSTRACT Herbal drugs have been used since ancient times as medicines
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