Working Document Series Open Access Tomato yield and economic performance under organic and mineral fertilizer applications in coastal Togo M. Lare · J.M. Sogbedji Research efforts towards enhancing vegetables production are still needed in Togo. We assessed tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) yield and associated economic returns under three soil fertility management strategies in a 3-yr study. Three toma… RUF-39852 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the effect of shea nut cake biochar on tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) growth J.M. Agbattey · A.K. Quainoo This study was conducted to assess the effect of Shea nut cake biochar on tomato growth, evaluate the soil-biochar ratio necessary for enhanced tomato growth and assess the response of local and Petomech variety to soil-biochar treatment. … RUF-39849 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of maturity stage, time of harvest and storage temperature of pineapples on quality of MD 2 pineapple juice E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · L. Arthur · J.N.L. Lamptey +1 more Pre and postharvest factors play an important role in pineapple juice quality and safety. In this study, the impact of maturity stage, time of harvest and storage temperature of pineapples on pineapple juice quality and safety were assesse… RUF-39845 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Physicochemical and sensory properties of pineapple blended with coconut water, lime and lemon juice E. E. Abano · O. K. Smith A refreshing beverage was prepared from coconut, pineapple, lime and lemon to form a functional juice in which the pineapple fibre was incorporated into the drink to improve its functionality. The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) Response Surface … RUF-39830 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Production of Tomato Powder F.J. Assogba · E.C. Guidan · V. Idohou · S. Ologou +3 more End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. This is the second Sustainable Developmet Goal (SDG). But, while FAO is envisaging an increase of the earth population, there is high food waste… RUF-39826 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Production of Tomato Powder F.J. Assogba · E.C. Guidan · V. Idohou · S. Ologou +3 more End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. This is the second Sustainable Developmet Goal (SDG). But, while FAO is envisaging an increase of the earth population, there is high food waste… RUF-39825 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mutchayan a derived product from Baobab fruit pulp used as complementary food in Benin M Affonfere · F.J. Chadare · T. K. Fassinou · M. A. Gbaguidi The present study was carried out in Benin and aimed at assessing nutritional values of the baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit pulp and its important derived products consumed by under five year old children. Field survey was performed in W… RUF-39818 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea seed systems in Ghana: Challenges and prospects E. Afutu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), the second most consumed legume in Ghana, has production deficit to meet consumption demands, a challenge which is fundamentally due to the traits of cowpea genotypes developed locally compared to consumer prefe… RUF-39712 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Adding value to pineapple: The potential of fruit juice preparation E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · O. K. Smith Post-harvest losses are a major threat to development of pineapple value chain but there is the potential of adding value by processing into juice. The review analysed relevant literature on adding value to pineapple, potential of processi… RUF-39665 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Native edible tree/shrub species available in Benin for enhancing food security of local populations A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · S. H. Honfo · R. Idohou Native edible tree/shrub species (NETS) are very important resources for local people in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at documenting these resources in Benin and evaluating the traditional knowledge of local populations on NETS. A … RUF-39639 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Nutraceutical and antimicrobial properties of baobab pulp and leaves: A review A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · T. K. Fassinou · M. A. Gbaguidi +1 more Baobab is an important in Africa for its medicinal and nutritional properties. The different parts of the tree (bark, leaves and pulp) are used for different purposes. Despite the health benefits properties of the baobab pulp and leaves, f… RUF-39633 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Extrusion on the Functional and Pasting Properties of High-quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) Y. Byaruhanga · S. K. Gborie · R. Mugabi Cassava is a rich source of starch and is used as a food ingredient and additive. In its natural state, cassava flour or starch cannot meet all functional requirements in food processing. This necessitates the modification of starch to mee… RUF-39618 2022 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Breaking barriers: Francophone and Anglophone institutions partnership in training future leaders in west and central Africa - lesson learnt from implementation of AGRA PhD programme, University of Ghana D. B. Sarpong The problem of lack of trained human capacity for evidence-informing policy analysis and advocacy to translate policies into action to ensure agricultural growth and food security for smallholder farmers in Francophone countries; the need … RUF-39614 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2022
Journal articles Open Access Inhomogeneous Poisson point process for species distribution modelling: relative performance of methods accounting for sampling bias and imperfect detection A. B. Fandohan · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Y. Mugumaarhahama · A. C. Mushagalusa +1 more Species distribution models (SDMs) have become tools of great importance in ecology, as advanced knowledge of suitable species habitat is required for the process of global biodiversity conservation. Presence-only data are the more abundan… RUF-39543 2022 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2022
Working Document Series Open Access The role of weed management in reducing postharvest deterioration of taro in Cameroon G.C. Ayongwa · A.F. Lum Weeds are a severe constraint to crop production in the tropics. A field experiment was conducted in the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Buea in 2015. The objective of the study was to assess the contribution of weeds to po… RUF-39357 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Announcing the Vacancy for the Secretary General of the Association of African Universities Following a call to national duty by the home government of the incumbent Secretary General, the Governing Board of the AAU has approved that the position be filled on his exit as he responds to the said national call. The position of the … RUF-39250 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 May 2021
Journal articles Open Access Impacts of harvesting intensity on tree taxonomic diversity, structural diversity, population structure, and stability in a West African mangrove forest A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · C. Gnanglè · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Understanding the impacts of wood harvesting intensity on the diversity and structure of ecosystems such as mangroves is essential for defining actions for their sustainable management. We compared tree taxonomic diversity, structural diver… RUF-39199 2021 CC BY 4.0 12 Mar 2021
Journal articles Open Access Oil-Gas and Environmental Nexus: Impact of Human Actions on selected Soil Physicochemical Parameters in Port Harcourt and its environment, Nigeria E. Ibisime · W.P. Muyoma · L. Odokuma · R. Ramkat Impact of oil and gas activities on quality of soil in Port Harcourt and its environments was assessed. The study evaluates levels of physicochemical parameters associated with oil and gas industry in soils of 9 locations in Port Harcourt … RUF-39069 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Scaling up African baobab food products valuation through enhancement of their safety and value chains for food and nutritional security in Benin, West-Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · C. Gbedomon · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more The African Baobab is a strategic indigenous tree species of sub-Saharan Africa. Its pulp is highly nutraceutical and is used as a food ingredient and dietary supplement. Locally, the pulp is used for several products. Leaves are also high… RUF-39036 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder based sauce fortified with moringa leaf powder in improving nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in Northern Benin J.O. Agossadou · F.J. Chadare · B.V.S. Houndji · E.S.H Nago +1 more Inappropriate complementary feeding is a major cause of malnutrition in young children in developing countries. The present study aimed at testing the effect of the consumption of Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder (CTRP) based sauce for… RUF-39016 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Validation of Calculated Pressure Drop Using Experimental Data with Standard Methods of an Existing Software S. S. Ikiensikimama · O. F. Joel · D. O. Oyoo · C. M. Wambua The aim of this research was to determine the pressure drop along a 450 km long multiproduct pipeline. Empirical formulae and quantitative methods were applied in order to establish pressure drop as an operating parameter. Flow rates used … RUF-38990 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Validation of Calculated Flow Regime Using Experimental Data with Standard Methods of an Existing Software S. S. Ikiensikimama · O. F. Joel · D. O. Oyoo · C. M. Wambua The aim of this research was to determine the flow regime of a standard steel 14-inch multiproduct pipeline. The study analysed the effects of flow rates, product viscosities, pipe diameter, internal roughness and elevation change on Reyno… RUF-38989 2019 CC BY 4.0 16 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing cowpea grains demand and utilization in Nigeria I. O. Agbagwa · B. A. Odogwu · H. Worlu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculate L. Walp.) is an economically important and versatile indigenous African legume, used for food, feed, soil fertility enhancement and income generation for farmers and food vendors. Nigeria is the leading cowpea pro… RUF-38930 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Africa for Africa’s knowledge economy via open access publishing: Towards development of African citation indices M. Mkpado Africa contributes dismally to global open access publishing, yet has fallen victim to external publishing. Most open access journals in Africa are classified as predatory, thus leading to querying the strength of papers published therein.… RUF-38913 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Journal articles Open Access Aboveground tree carbon stocks in West African semi-arid ecosystems: Dominance patterns, size class allocation and structural drivers Expedit E. Ago · Sylvanus Mensah · F Noulékoun The importance of terrestrial ecosystems for carbon sequestration and climate regulation is acknowledged globally. However, the underlying structural drivers are still not well un- derstood, particularly across distinct tropical forest eco… RUF-38817 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2020
