Spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) is among the traditional leafy vegetables whose consumption is increasing in Kenya. However, the limited availability of high-yielding genotypes and suboptimal fertiliser use are major ...

The Kenyan aquaculture sector has a great potential of expansion and with a growing population, it can play an important role towards achievement of food and nutrition security and promoting sustainable aquaculture production ...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is among the most important food crop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The crop has historically been neglected by local researchers. However, recent urbanization and changes in dietary ...

Indigenous backyard poultry, which is the most commonly reared poultry in Africa, is often raised fsdain a free-range production system that exposes them to a wide array of microorganisms due to their diverse diet. These ...

Improving yield and aroma are among significant objectives of many plant breeding programs, since they are two critical parameters that determine farmers’ and consumers’ variety acceptability and consequently the productivity ...

African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum, Solanum anguivi, and Solanum sp) in the Solanaceae family is an economically important crop produced in sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important vegetable used as a source of food and ...

Potato is an important tuber crop that plays a key role in achieving food security and alleviating poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. The Irish potato is a significant source of dietary energy, and is rich in essential vitamins ...

Market information plays an important role in the functioning of markets. The recurrence of market information asymmetry and associated market failure has been a challenge in developing nations. Many scholars argue that ...

Avocados are high moisture content agricultural produce with high vitamin C levels. However, they are highly perishable, and suffer from high postharvest losses ifappropriate and adequate storage facilities are not provided. ...

The demand for baobab fruit pulp (BFP) is growing significantly due to increasing popularity of natural, organic, and nutritious ingredients. This demand has created the need for quality control to ensure quality and safety ...