Browsing by Author "Kori, J.N."
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Item Soil and Fertility Management(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2024) Magogo, J.R.; Kori, J.N.; Ngugi, C.N.; Wasilwa, L.A.; Finyange, P.N.; Stellah, K.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationThis is a quick portable/mobile method for field soil testing that uses the simplicity of science of light involving the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter to characterize biochemical composition of a soil and/or plant tissue. Rapid soil testing kits simplify the analysis of the soil physical, chemical and biological parameters in the field, which are critical to the assessment of soil health. Kits suitable for on-farm soil testing enable farmers to make reasonable management decisions based on the results without having to waiting for lengthy laboratory analysis.Item Value Addition in Cooking and Plantain Banana(KALRO - Horticultural Research Institute, 2024-03) Gathambiri, C.; Buke, G.D.; Kori, J.N.; Mungai, J.; Cheboswony, R.J.; Nyonje, W.A.; Lusike, W.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationBanana is a universal fruit cultivated in tropical countries. Plantain (Musa AAB), as well as other cooking banana (Musa ABB) are an excellent food source and a principal component of diet. Plantain is a multipurpose crop because the fruit can be utilized when cooked and when ripened. Cooking varieties include: Nusu ngombe, Kikuyu giant and Mogaka I while plantain varieties include: Bokoboko, Mkono wa tembo and Kampala. Cooking banana can be dried; processed into products such as flour and used in many recipes for value addition and enhanced shelf life. Plantain banana are processed into various products such banana fritters, crisps and chips.
