School of Agriculture and Food Science: Recent submissions
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Carcass Characteristic of Indigenous Chicken Fed on Diets Containing German Cockroach (Blattela germanica) Meal in Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04)Edible insects are available for use in insect-based-feed; however there is limited information on carcass characteristics and sensory tests of chicken fed on German cockroaches (Blattela germanica). This study assessed ... -
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Fisheries Resource Management for Aquaculture Development:
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Entomophagus Response of Indigenous Chicken to Diets Enriched with German Cockroach (Blattela germanica) Meal in Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2023-05-16)Feeding accounts for 65-70% cost of production in a chicken enterprise. Fishmeal has primarily been used as a source of protein in chicken feed owing to its excellent nutritional value. However, due to its unstable supply ... -
Contributing Factors to the Looming Food Crisis In Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities For Policy Insight
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2023-02-22)The food price crisis of 2007–2008 and the recent resurgence of food prices have focused increasing attention on the causes and consequences of food price volatility in international food markets and the developing world, ... -
Growth Performance and Feed Conversion Efficiency of Indigenous Chicken Fed on Diet Supplemented with Termites (Macrotermes bellicosus)
(JOOUST, 2023-02-15)In view of the emerging challenges of climate change and population growth, the need to ensure consumer health safety among other factors is paramount; this practice has not been standardised, and the health risks and ... -
Nutritional Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Biscuits Fortified with Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and Cricket Powder (Acheta domesticus) for Improved Food Security
(Journal of Food Stability, 2023-01-02)This study aimed at generating knowledge on the nutritional composition and sensory evaluation of biscuits fortified with sorghum flour and cricket powder. Four biscuits samples were formulated by substituting wheat flour ... -
Effects of Social, Cultural and Economic Factors on Consumption of Edible Insects for Household Food Security
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2023-01-25)Effects of Social, Cultural and Economic Factors on Consumption of Edible Insects for Household Food Security -
Contribution of Indigenous Innovations for Mitigating Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) among Maize Farmers for Improved Food Security
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2023-02-01)Fall armyworm (FAW) is a new invasive pest that causes economic damage to a wide variety of crops. This pest is estimated to reduce maize yields by about 60%. FAW could cause crop losses of up to US$13 billion annually ... -
Consumer Religiosity and Its Influence on Their Uptake and Consumption of Edible Insects among Selected Communities in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2022-11-22)Global food demand is expected to rise due to the population increase estimated to reach 9.5 billion by the year 2050. As a result, the available natural resources such as water sources and land will become scarce and ... -
Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Consumption Of Lake Flies Within The Lake Victoria Region
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2022-09-09)The motivation of consuming edible insects, particularly lake flies, has the potential of improving the problem that results from the inability to sustainably meet the rising demand for animal-based protein as a result of ... -
Eco-Climatic Factors Influencing the Distribution of Black Ants (Carebara vidua) in Western Kenya
(Advances in Entomology, 2022-07-28)Black ant, Carebara vidua (Smith) is an edible insect of critical value in nutrition. The population abundance of black ants has reduced drastically and they have become scarce in all the agro ecological zones in Western ... -
Adsorption Behaviour of Selected Biochar for Cadmium in BlackSoldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Larvae Fed on Contaminated Organic Waste
(Journal of Material Sciences & Manufacturing Research, 2022-07-06)The efficiency of rice husk biochar (RHB) and coconut shell biochar (CSB) in adsorbing Cadmium (Cd), as one of the prevalent heavy metals reported to bioaccumulate highly at the larval stage of the black soldier fly (BSF) ... -
Environmental and Management Factors that Influence Commelina Species in Selected Agro-Ecological Zones in Western Kenya
(merican Journal of Plant Sciences, 2022-06-30)Commelina species are plant resources full of promise as future food and feed that thrive in diverse ecosystems. They are medicinal plants, leafy vegetables, forage for ruminants, feed for cricket insects, crop protection, ... -
High Seroprevalence of Immunoglobulin G (Igg) and 2 Igm Antibodies to SARS-Cov-2 in Asymptomatic and 3 Symptomatic Individuals amidst Vaccination Roll-Out 4 in Western Kenya
(medRxiv, 2022-07)The population's antibody response is a key factor in comprehending SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology. This is especially important in African settings where COVID-19 impact, and vaccination rates are relatively low. This study aimed ... -
The Influence of Mobile App and Media, Towards Entomophagy Awareness and Acceptability
(International Journal of Advanced Research, 2022-09-12)The speedy development of technology in the use of smartphones and their mobile applications (apps) have become momentous and influential in today’s consumer perceptions. Accordingly, the media has in recent years advocated ... -
Effects of Temperature on the Development and Survival of Cricket Species; Acheta domesticus and Gryllus bimaculatus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae)
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2022-09-12)Temperature plays an important role in the development and survival of insects. The effects of temperature on the development of two cricket species, Acheta domesticus and Gryllus bimaculatus were determined at six ... -
Bacteriome in Ticks Collected from Domestic Livestock in Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-02-18)Background: Metagenomics approaches are increasingly being utilized as “dipstick” for microbial carriage. In this study, 16S rRNA metagenomics was used to probe for microbial community that resides in the ticks, those they ... -
Influence of Media on Consumers’ Behavioral Intentions towards Entomophagy in Western Kenya
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2022-07-12)Insects are rich in protein and fat, and various insect species contain substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals. Consequently, insects can greatly contribute to food and nutrition security. Entomophagy (consumption ... -
Farmers’ Social Capital, Sources of Finances, Information and their Implications on Maize Yields in a Rural Highland, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2022-06-15)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a crop of livelihood, nutritional, economic, and political importance in Kenya. Its productivity growth is estimated at 2% annually, with average yields of 2 tons/ha against a potential 6 tons/ha. ... -
Perception and Attitude of Youth on the Use of insects as Food and Feed, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2022-06-02)There is no doubt about the nutritional value and environmental impact of edible insects; they are a good substitute for source of protein. However, incorporating them in the human daily diets requires an intense change ...