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Publikováno v:
Global Ecology and Conservation, Vol 24, Iss , Pp e01372- (2020)
Baobab is a deciduous non-timber tree species that are facing severe threats from both anthropogenic and climatic pressures across its range states. This study assessed natural rates of recruitment and associated threats of baobabs within and across
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https://doaj.org/article/94a98b84450944d3991dda7b7a762a77
Publikováno v:
Journal of Lipids, Vol 2020 (2020)
The baobab seed oil has been consumed by humans due to its medicinal and nutrient values for many years. However, the consumption of baobab seed oil has been perceived by different communities as a health risk caused by cyclopropenoid fatty acids (CP
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https://doaj.org/article/34877f75b3194b36b97b7cd4a6b33b96
Publikováno v:
Solar Energy. 204:419-428
Reducing postharvest losses (PHL) of fresh perishable agro-produce is a key strategic pathway to increasing incomes, food and nutrition security in East Africa. In response, an improved Hybrid Indirect Passive (HIP) solar dryer with a modified solar
Publikováno v:
African Journal of Ecology. 58:455-467
Publikováno v:
Water Practice and Technology. 14:229-239
Knowledge of the parameters that contribute to water body eutrophication is essential for proper monitoring and management of water quality for human consumption. This study assessed water quality parameters in relation to phycocyanin (PC) as a proxy
Publikováno v:
Phytochemistry Letters. 28:76-83
The bark of Morella salicifolia ( Hochst . ex A. Rich. ) Verdc . & Polhill (Myricaceae) is a common herbal drug and especially utilized by the Maasai community of northeastern Tanzania. It is traditionally used to treat swellings on the cheek and fac
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Food Science, Vol 2021 (2021)
International Journal of Food Science
International Journal of Food Science
The selection of healthy fats for consumption is important. Linoleic acid (LA) (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (omega-3) are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids required for the maintenance of good health; however, LA derivatives such as a
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Food Science, Vol 2021 (2021)
International Journal of Food Science
International Journal of Food Science
Complementary foods based on habitual cereals such as maize have been linked with the promotion of undernutrition in young children. Blending the starchy-rich maize with nutritious-rich indigenous food such as oyster mushroom could improve the nutrit
Publikováno v:
Cogent Food & Agriculture, Vol 7, Iss 1 (2021)
In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to the underutilization of available local nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agro-climatic conditions. This study investigated the n
Autor:
Rebecca Nelson, Neema Kassim, Martin E. Kimanya, Erica Phillips, Edna E. Makule, Rebecca Stoltzfus, Paul C. Turner, Francis Ngure, Laura E. Smith
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2020)
Curr Dev Nutr
BMC Public Health
Curr Dev Nutr
BMC Public Health
Background The number of stunted children has fallen globally but continues to increase in Africa. Stunting is estimated to contribute to 14–17% of child deaths under 5 years of age and is a risk factor for poor cognitive and motor development and