Dr. (Mrs.) Irene Akua Idun

Senior Lecturer


Research Areas/Interests

Sensory evaluations and drivers of consumer preference for horticultural products. Propagation of difficult to germinate seeds of fruit trees and orn...~more


Publications

    • Desma D.D. Soga, Irene A. Idun, Laura Atuah (2018) Rooting response of Thuja occidentalis L. to different soilless media and stem propagation techniques in Ghana. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research 2(2): 1-9, 2018; Article no. AJAHR.44570
    • I.A. Idun, M. Muller, K.I. Theron, T. Næs, M. van der Rijst and W.J. Steyn (2016) Drivers of consumer preference for apple eating quality and appearance among South African consumers of different ethnic and age groups. Acta Hortic. 1120:477-482
    • P. Kumah, P.K. Amoako and I.A. Idun (2014) Cold storage: an option in reducing pesticide residue levels in cabbage (Brassica oleracea) heads. Acta Hort., 1021:427-432 
    • F. Adu-Berko, I.A. Idun and F.M. Amoah (2011) Influence of the size of nursery bag on growth and development of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) seedlings. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 1(4):440-449
    • Appiah F, Kumah P and I Idun (2011) Effect of ripening stage on composition, sensory qualities and acceptability of Keitt mango (Mangifera indica L.) chips. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 11(5):5096-5109
    • Idun I.A., Kumah P. and Adzraku, H.V. (2011) Rooting and vegetative growth responses of ‘difficult-to-root’ Ixora coccinea and Ficus benjamina cv. ‘starlight’ to different stem cutting types and soilless media. African Journal of Plant Science 5(13):773-780
    • P.Y. Adjei, B.K. Banful and I.A. Idun (2011) Seed size and seed cut-length effects on germination behavior and seedling growth of Avocado (Persea americana Merr.) International Journal of Agricultural Research 6(3):299-305
    • Banful, B., Adjei, P.Y. and Idun, I.A. (2011) The influence of two pre- and post-planting fungicides on the growth and fruiting of MD2 pineapple (Ananas comosus .L. (Merr). Agric. Biol. J.N. Am., 2(6):876-879  
    • I. Idun, H. Adzraku, F. Appiah, P. Kumah, P.Y. Adjei and B.Y.A. Daaku (2009) Consumers preference, quality and shelf life of three popular varieties of banana (Musa spp. AAA) in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Horticulture, 7:96-102

    Peer-reviewed poster presentations/exhibitions

      • Abubakari, A., Mahunu, G., Kumah, P. Idun, I. McDonald, M. R., Ceplis, D., Pritchard, M. and Owen, J. (2010). Radio broadcast as an extension tool in dry season vegetable production in the Upper West Region, Ghana. Poster exhibition at the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Annual (AIAEE) Conference, Radisson Hotel Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. May 16-19, 2010.
      • McDonald, M. R., Abubakari, A., Baah, J., Kumah, P. Idun, I., Opong-Anane, K., Mahunu, G., Pritchard, M. and Scott, S. (2010). Horticulture and animal production improve farm income and address gender equality in Northern Ghana. Poster exhibition at the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Annual (AIAEE) Conference, Radisson Hotel Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. May 16-19, 2010.
    • Abubakari A-H., Mahunu G., Kumah P., Nyarko G., Awuni J. and Idun I. (2009). A study of maturation and quantities of garden compost from three different waste streams. Poster exhibition at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists. GETFund Hotel, University for Development Studies, Tamale. September 10 – 11, 2009.
    • Owen, J., Ceplis, D., Pritchard, M., McDonald, M. R., Kumah, P., Idun, I., Mahunu, G., and Abubakari, A. (2008). Canadian Society of Horticultural Science (CSHS) partnership with Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) works to support vegetable horticulture and improve livelihoods. Poster exhibition at the Plants & Soils: Montreal ’08. Ecological Intensification, Biofuels and Bioproducts. Hosted by McGill University at the downtown campus. Montreal, Qc Canada. July 13-16, 2008.

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