Publications
Kaburi, S.A., Otoo, G.S., Azumah, L.C., Ewudzie, N. K., Nyame, B., Kodape, A., Lamptey, F. P., Appiah, F. and Teye. E. Pre- and post-harvest practices, aflatoxin risk, and food security under two agroecological zones in Ghana. Food Safety and Risk 13, 21 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40550-026-00148-y
Aforo EA, Osae R, Apaliya MT, Idun IA, Kwaw E, Alolga RN, and Francis Appiah. Influence of different drying techniques on the quality and physicochemical properties of Ghana-sourced turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) samples. JSFA Reports. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.70062
Eric Antiri Aforo, Richard Osae, Maurice Tibiru Apaliya, Irene Akua Idun, Emmanuel Kwaw, Raphael N. Alolga, Francis Appiah. (2006). Impact of different nonthermal pretreatments on Ghanaian turmeric: Insights from the metabolomes and quality characteristics of the dried samples. Food and Humanity. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2026.101120
Mamudu, B.; García-Viguera, C.;Moreno, D.A.; Gaveh, E.; Appiah, F.; Idun, I.;Medina, S.; Domínguez-Perles, R. Soil Amendment with Poultry Manure, Biochar, and Coenzyme A Enhances Yield and Nutritional Composition of Moringa oleifera Lam. Foods 2025, 14, 3527. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14203527
Amponsah, J.; Kumah, P.; Appiah, F.; Idun, I. A.; Tandoh, P. K. (2025). Influence of paclobutrazol concentrations, soil types and production seasons on physicochemical attributes of Keitt mangoes. Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment 58 (1): 85-120. https://doi.org/10.46909/alse-581167
Asamani, E. K., Maalekuu, B. K., Kumah, P. and Appiah, F. (2024). Effect of Varieties, Solar Drying and Zeer Pot Refrigeration Lining Media on Physico–Chemical Characteristics of Chilli Pepper Fruits. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety 16 (4): 139-150 Doi:10.9734/EJNFS/2024/v16i41416
Owusu-Ansah, S., Appiah, F., Kwoseh, C., & Asamoah, E. (2024). Postharvest handling practices and the use of Cedrela Odorata leaves against insect pests of maize grain in storage. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 20 (7): 547-558. https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2024.16636
Owusu-Ansah, S., Asamoah, E., Appiah, F., Idun, I., Kwoseh, C. and Saaluon, P. (2024). Postharvest Handling Practices and Quality of Cocoa Beans from Major Cocoa Growing Regions in Ghana. International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, 8 (11): 40-51.E-ISSN: 2635-3040; P-ISSN: 2659-1561
Adjei, O., Sasu, P., Baidoo, J. K., Adjei-Mensah, B., Bredu, G. A., Owusu Ansah, T., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Appiah, F., and Donkoh, A. (2024). Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) Pulp Flour as a Non-Conventional Filler in Comminuted Pork: Effect on Physicochemical, Sensory Attributes and Cost of Meatloaves. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 6 (2): 33–38. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2024.6.2.778
Arkorful, D.A., Appiah, F., Owusu, J. N., Ebenezer, Darban, I. (2024). Effect of Prefermentation Treatment on the Bioactive Compounds of Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.). Juice. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 7605531, 10 pages, 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/7605531
Amoah, A. A., Maalekuu, B. K., Takrama,, J., Asamoah, M., Asare, S. D. D. and Appiah, F. (2023). Effect of Method of Duration of Fermentation on the Quality of Dried Cocoa Bean. Ghana Journal of Horticulture 16 (1): 31-41
Kaburi, S. A., Appiah, F., Lamptey, F. P. and Otoo, G. S. (2023). Controlling aflatoxin in maize: The effects of varieties, packaging materials, and agroecological zones, HELIYON 9 (11): E21645 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21645
Kaburi, S. A., Appiah,F., Lamptey, F. P., and Apaliya, M. T. (2023). Evidence of the effect of pre and postharvest practices on aflatoxin contamination in the Forest and Savannah ecozones of Ghana. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 14: 1 - 12
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100831
Kaburi, S. A., Lamptey, F. P., Otoo, G. S., Nyame, B., Appiah, F., (2023). Effectiveness of some aflatoxin interventions in reducing the aflatoxin contamination of maize in Ghana. Journal of Food Technology Research, 10 (2): 47–61. https://doi.org/10.18488/jftr.v10i2.3483
Lartey, E. N., and Appiah, F. (2023). Effect of Different Concentrations of 1-MCP and Varied Storage Environments on Physical Characteristics and Consumer Acceptability of Solo Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Fruits. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 17 (8): 41–57.
https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2023/v17i8503
Kaburi, S. A., Lamptey, F. P., Otoo, G. S., Nyame, B., Appiah, F. and Adu, T. F. (2022). Effects of Three Different Rates of Application of Cattle Dung on the Growth and Quality of Two Traditional Leafy Vegetables (Amaranthus cruentus and Corchorus olitorius). Journal of Food Technology Research, 9(4), 176–193. https://doi.org/10.18488/jftr.v9i4.323
Nketia S., Ampah J., Anyebuno, G., Appiah F., Amoa-Awua, W., Kyei B., Tettey., V., Ablo, E., Bempong, O. (2022). Performance Evaluation of a Centrifuge Type Grain Cleaning Machine and Its Effect on Chemical and Microbial Quality of Sorghum and Millet Grains, International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences 11 (3): 82-87.
doi: 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20221103.16
Ofosu, D.O, Appiah, F., Banful, B. (2020). Interactive effect of different fruit packaging materials and doses of gamma irradiation on postharvest behaviour of Apantu (Musa sp. AAB) fruits from the green stage to the onset of ripening. Int. J. of Postharvest Technology and Innovation. 7 (2) 109-117.
Ofosu, D., Appiah, F. and Banful, B. (2020). Interactive Effect of Variety and Irradiation Dose on Postharvest Behaviour of Fruits of Two Plantain (Musa sp. AAB) Varieties from the Green Stage to the Onset of Ripening. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 11, 372-381.
Amoasah, B., Appiah, F., Tando, P. and Amoateng, E. (2019). Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Mineral Content of Three Accessions of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Calyces. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports 5(3): 1-10; Article no.AJARR.48965
Amoasah, B., Appiah, F. and Kumah, P. (2018). Effects of different drying methods on proximate composition of three accessions of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyces. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 21(1):1-8
Danso, F. , Appiah, F., Banful, B. K. (2018). Effect of soil amendment on functional and pasting properties of False Horn Plantain flour. Internatiuonal Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology 3 (1): 286-289
Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2016). Nutritional composition of breadfruits (Artocarpus spp. and Treculia africana) in Ghana. Acta Horticulturae 1128:15-20
Bentil, B. and Appiah, F. (2016). Evaluation of the performance of three drying technologies and three loading densities for the production of cassava chips. Acta Horticulturae 1123:227-232
Alhassan, A. F., Mohammed, S. and Appiah, F. (2015). Effect of harvest time and storage duration on physico-chemical properties of citrus (Citrus sinesis var. Late Valencia). UDS International Journal of Development 2 (2): 37-46
Issah, M. H., Appiah, F. and Ninfaa, A. D. (2015). Effect of Parboiling on the Quality of Processed Degan Rice (Oryza spp). International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) 24 (3): 153-163
K. S. A. Zu, C. A. Wongnaa and F. Appiah (2014). Vegetable Handling, Distribution, and Wholesale Profitability in “Abinchi” Night Market, Kumasi-Ghana. Journal of Postharvest Technology 2 (1): 96-106
Kumah, M. and Appiah, F. (2013). The Effect of the Development of a Rapid Response to Sanitory and Phytosanitory Concern System on Export Oriented Horticulture in Ghana. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 1007:909-913 [http://www.actahort.org/books/1007/1007_109.htm]
Abubakari, A.H., M.R. McDonald, D. Ceplis, K.G. Mahunu, J. Owen, I.A. Idun, P. Kumah, M. Pritchard, G. Nyarko and F. Appiah (2012). Fostering Sustainable Engagement of the Youth in the Agrifood Sector: Opportunities and Challenges for Youth Employment in Ghana. Paper prepared and delivered at the conference of Young People, Farming and Food, 19-21 March 2012, Accra Ghana.
[http://fac.dev.ids.ac.uk/ypff-conference-resources/cat_view/1569-young-people-farming-and-food-conference/1570-conference-papers?limit=10&order=date&dir=DESC&start=20]
Mahunu, G. K., Appiah, F. and Abubakari, A-H. (2012). Effect of solar and oven drying on the nutrient composition of Keitt mango (Mangifera indica L) pulp. Ghana Journal of Horticulture 10:141- 145.
Appiah, F., Kumah, P. and Oppong, D. (2012). Predicting the Consumer Acceptability of Dried MD2 and Smooth Cayenne Pineapple Pulps from Chemical Composition. Journal of Food Research 1(2):210-216
Appiah, F., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Adu, G. (2012). Comparative assessment of the performance of Parkia biglobosa, Glycine max and Treculia africana in the production of a local condiment (dawadawa) in Ghana. African Journal of Food Science 6(5): 111-116
Appiah, F., Maalekuu, B. K., Kumah, P., Bakang, J. A., Korseh, C. and Arthur, E (2012). Quality response of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) heads to different package sizes and precooling by shading. African Journal of Food Science and Technology 3(1): 1-7
Amoako P.K., Kumah P. and Appiah F. (2012). Pesticides Usage in Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Cultivation in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment 2 (3): 26-31
Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2011). Predicting the digestibility of nutrients and energy values of 4 breadfruit varieties based on chemical analysis. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 11(4): 401-405.
Abugre, C., Appiah, F. and Kumah, P. (2011). The effect of time of harvest and drying method on the nutritional composition of spider flower (Cleome gynandra L). Int. J. Postharvest Technology and Innovation 2 (3): 221-232
Appiah F., Kumah P. and Idun, I. (2011). Effect of ripening stage on composition, sensory qualities and acceptability of Keitt mango (Mangifera indica L.) Chips. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrion and Development. 11(5): 5096-5109
Kumah, P., Appiah, F. and Opoku-Debrah, J. K. (2011). Effect of hot water treatment on quality and shelf-life of Keitt mango. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. 2(5): 806-817
Appiah, F., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W. O. (2011). Functional properties of Artocarpus altilis pulp flour as affected by fermentation. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. 2(5): 773-779
Appiah, F., Asibuo, J. Y and Kumah, P. (2011). Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Seeds of Three Cowpea (Vigna unguilata L. Walp) Varieties in Ghana. African Journal of Food Science 5 (2): 100-104
Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2011). Pasting properties of Treculia africana seed flour in Ghana and the production of a breakfast meal. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America 2 (2): 325-329
Appiah, F., Guisse, R. and Dartey, P. K. A. (2011). Postharvest losses of rice from harvesting to milling in Ghana. Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research 2(4): 64 – 71.
Appiah, F., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W. O. (2011). Proximate and Mineral composition of A.altilis pulp flour as affected by fermentation. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 10 (7): 653-657.
Adubofuor, J. Amankwah, E. A., Arthur, B. S. and Appiah, F. (2010). Physico-Chemical Properties and Sensory Qualities of Tomato Juice and Cocktail Juice produced from Oranges, Tomatoes and Carrots. Africa Journal of Food Science 4 (7): 427-433.
Appiah, F., Kumah, P. and Odame, E. A. (2010). Postharvest handling activities of cabbage (Brassica oleracia var capitata), carrot (Daucus carota) and garden eggs (Solanum melongena) in Kumasi, Ghana. Ghana Journal of Horticulture 8: 78-84
Idun, I., Adzraku, H., Appiah, F., Kumah, P., Adjei, P. Y. and Daaku, B. Y. A. (2009). Consumer preference, quality and shelf-life of three popular varieties of banana (Musa spp. AAA) in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Horticulture 7:96-102.
F Appiah, P Kumah, I Idun, JR Lawson (2009). Effect of ripening on eating quality of'Keitt'mango chips. Acta Horticulturae 911: 547-554
AT Sebe, JY Asibuo, F Appiah, P Kumah (2009). Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Seeds of Three Local Cowpea (Vigna unguilata L. Walp) Cultivars in Ghana. Acta Horticulturae 911: 437-446
Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Appiah, F., and Antwi, Y. (2007). Quality of oil from Treculia africana – an underutilized forest plant. Discovery and Innovation (Afornet Special edition) 19 (3): 267-270.
Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I. and Appiah, F. (1998). Studies in cheese production in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Journal of Ghana Science Association 1 (1): 96-104.
Papers read at Conferences and Workshops
1st All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition. Safari Park Hotel. Nairobi, Kenya. 28th – 31st March, 2017.
1st All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition. Safari Park Hotel. Nairobi, Kenya. 28th – 31st March, 2017.
Appiah, F., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. (2015). Evaluation of physicochemical properties and digestibility of breadfruit varieties in Ghana. International Breadfruit Conference “Commercialising Breadfruit for Food and Nutrition Security” Hyatt Regency Trinidad Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 6 – 10 July 2015
Kumah, M. and Appiah, F. (2013). The Effect of the Development of a Rapid Response to Sanitory and Phytosanitory Concern System on Export Oriented Horticulture in Ghana. 2nd All Arica Horticulture Congress. Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa. January 15-20, 2012.
Abubakari, A.H., M.R. McDonald, D. Ceplis, K.G. Mahunu, J. Owen, I.A. Idun, P. Kumah, M. Pritchard, G. Nyarko and F. Appiah (2012). Fostering Sustainable Engagement of the Youth in the Agrifood Sector: Opportunities and Challenges for Youth Employment in Ghana. Paper prepared and delivered at the conference of Young People, Farming and Food, 19-21 March 2012, Accra Ghana.
[http://fac.dev.ids.ac.uk/ypff-conference-resources/cat_view/1569-young-people-farming-and-food-conference/1570-conference-papers?limit=10&order=date&dir=DESC&start=20]
Abugre, C, Appiah, F., and Kumah, P. (2010). Assessment of some traditional leafy vegetables of Upper East Region and Influence of Stage of Harvest and Drying Method on Nutrients Content Of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.). 11th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists. Cocoa College, Bunso. Eastern Region. 6th-9th September, 2010
Appiah, F., Kumah, P and Oppong, D. (2009). Sensory quality of Smooth Cayenne and MD2 pineapple varieties produced as chips. In: Book of Abstracts: Oral presentation at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists. GETFund Hotel, University for Development Studies, Tamale. September 10 – 11, 2009.
Appiah, F., Kumah, P., and Quarshie, E. (2009). Assessment of postharvest losses of cabbage in five (5) selected markets in the Kumasi Metropolis. In: Book of Abstracts: Oral presentation at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists. GETFund Hotel, University for Development Studies, Tamale. September 10 – 11, 2009.
Appiah, F., Kumah, P., Idun, I and Lawson, J. R. (2009). Effect of ripening on eating quality of Keitt mango chips. In: Book of Abstracts: Oral presentation at the 1st All Africa Horticulture Congress. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. August 31 – September 3, 2009.
Kumah, P., F. Appiah, E. Odame (2008). Postharvest handling of Cabbage (Brassica oleracia var capitata), carrot (Daucus carrota) and garden egg (Solanum melongena): A survey of five selected markets in the Kumasi metropolis. In: Book of Abstracts. Paper presented at the Scientific Session of the 9th AGM of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists, STEPRI HOUSE, Accra, Ghana.
Appiah, F., P. Kumah, I. Idun and J. R. Lawson (2008). Performance of some selected legumes for condiment (dawadawa) production. In: Book of Abstracts. Paper presented at the Scientific Session of the 9th AGM of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists, STEPRI HOUSE, Accra, Ghana (September 3-4 2008).
Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and P. Kumah (2008). Performance of some selected legumes for condiment (dawadawa) production. In: Book of Abstracts. Paper presented at the Scientific Session of the 9th AGM of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists, STEPRI HOUSE, Accra, Ghana (September 3-4 2008).
Kumah, P., F. Appiah, I. A. Idun and P. Danso (2007). Identification of harvesting and post-harvest practices and their potential effects on export of Voacanga Africana seeds. Paper presented at the First College Scientific Retreat, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST.. 19-21 Sept., 2007. Eusbett Hotel, Sunyani, Ghana.