Journal of Agricultural, Food Science & Biotechnology
Journal of Agricultural, Food Science &
Biotechnology (JAFSB) is a
peer-reviewed open access international journal invites original research,
review, short reports and commentaries focusing on research in agriculture,
food science and biotechnology.
JAFSB also covers a wide range of
topics involving the chemical and microbiological analyses of food, food
additives and contaminants, food production, safety, packaging and nutritional
aspects of food. Artificial intelligence (AI), bioinformatics and in-silico
approaches in agricultural and food science are also encouraged.
Pectin classifications, mode of action and factors influencing pectinase production
George Dzorgbenya Ametefe
George Dzorgbenya Ametefe
Corresponding
Author
Department of Chemical Sciences, Biochemistry Unit, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria.
E mail: ametefegeorgee1@gmail.com, Tel: +234-8034833599
Frank Anayo Orji
Frank Anayo Orji
Received: 2023-02-16 | Revised:2024-01-10 | Accepted: 2024-02-16 | Published: 2024-02-02
Pages: 36-53


Biochemical functional and physical characterization of Bambara groundnut [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. Fabaceae] seeds grown in septentrional area of Cameroon
Chantal Madou
Chantal Madou
Corresponding Author
Institute
of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Entomology Laboratory, Yaoundé,
Cameroon.
E-mail: chantal.madou@yahoo.fr,
Tel: +237 699953194/675871889
Nelly Blondelle Momo Wobeng
Nelly Blondelle Momo Wobeng
CLIFF-GRADS
Fellow. GRA Network /GHGs mitigation from livestock's and agriculture,
Bangor University, UK.
And
University
of Maroua, National Higher Polytechnic School of Maroua, Department of
Agriculture, Livestock and By-products, Maroua, Cameroon.
E-mail:
nellymomo@yahoo.fr
Emmanuel Panyo'o Akdowa
Emmanuel Panyo'o Akdowa
Department
of Food Sciences and Nutrition, National High School of Agro-Industrial
Sciences, P.O. Box 455 Ngaoundéré, Cameroon.
Christian Bernard Bakwo Bassogog
Christian Bernard Bakwo Bassogog
Department of Biochemistry,
University of Yaounde I, PO Box 812 Yaounde, Cameron.
E-mail:
christianbakwo@yahoo.fr
Augustin Goudoum
Augustin Goudoum
Department
of Biochemistry, University of Yaounde I, PO Box 812 Yaounde, Cameron.
E-mail:
goudoumaugust@gmail.com
Leonard Simon Ngamo Tinkeu
Leonard Simon Ngamo Tinkeu
University
of Maroua, National Higher Polytechnic School of Maroua, Department of
Agriculture, Livestock and By-products, Maroua Cameroon.
E-mail:
leonard.ngamo@gmail.com
Robert Ndjouenkeu
Robert Ndjouenkeu
University
of Ngaoundéré, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Ngaoundéré
Cameroon.
E-mail:
rndjouenkeu@gmail.com
Received: 2023-12-15 | Revised:2024-01-15 | Accepted: 2024-01-15 | Published: 2024-01-27
Pages: 25-35


Response of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) varieties to sowing date at N’Dounga, Niger Republic
Ali Malam Labo Mohamed
Ali Malam Labo Mohamed
Corresponding
Author
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Niamey C/O 12404, Niger.
E-mail: mohamedlabo91@gmail.com
Bindawa Mansur Auwalu
Bindawa Mansur Auwalu
Department of Agronomy, Bayero
University, Kano, 70001, Kano, Nigeria.
Jibrin Mohammed Jibrin
Jibrin Mohammed Jibrin
Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA),
Bayero University, Kano, 70001, Kano, Nigeria.
Suleiman Umar Abdulkadir
Suleiman Umar Abdulkadir
Federal College of Horticulture, Gombe
State, PMB 108, Nigeria.
Maman Garba
Maman Garba
National Agricultural Research
Institute of Niger (INRAN), Niamey, Niger.
Aisha Abdulkadir
Aisha Abdulkadir
Department of Soil Science, Ahmadu Bello
University, PMB 1044, Zaria, Nigeria
Received: 2023-07-11 | Revised:2023-09-21 | Accepted: 2023-09-23 | Published: 2024-01-24
Pages: 18-24


Assessment of postharvest handling practices of green leafy vegetables and its challenges among holders in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Eunice Iyabode Bamishaiye
Eunice Iyabode Bamishaiye
Nigerian Stored Products Research
Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara
State, Nigeria.
E-mail: bamishaiyeeunice@yahoo.com
Samuel Adesayo Akande
Samuel Adesayo Akande
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
E-mail: desayoakande60@gmail.com
Titilope Abosede Fashanu
Titilope Abosede Fashanu
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
E-mail: titifashanu@gmail.com
Akudo Francilia Onyegbula
Akudo Francilia Onyegbula
Corresponding
Author
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
E-mail: onyegbulakudo@gmail.com; Tel: +234-8033454898.
Israel Oluwasanmi Lawal
Israel Oluwasanmi Lawal
Nigerian Stored Products Research
Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara
State, Nigeria.
E-mail: lawalisrael07@gmail.com
Olusegun Babatunde Aina
Olusegun Babatunde Aina
Nigerian Stored Products Research
Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara
State, Nigeria.
E-mail: olusegunaina2008@yahoo.com
Alice Olapade Ajani
Alice Olapade Ajani
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
E-mail: popwie@yahoo.com
Oluwasanjo Biodun Owojaiye
Oluwasanjo Biodun Owojaiye
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Headquarters, Km 3, Asa-Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
E-mail: sanjoowojaiye@gmail.com
Received: 2023-07-19 | Revised:2023-10-27 | Accepted: 2023-12-07 | Published: 2023-12-23
Pages: 09-17


Application of multivariate analysis techniques in the evaluation of metal content in industrialized spices sold in sachets
Ivaldo dos Santos Gomes
Ivaldo dos Santos Gomes
Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste
da Bahia, Campus de Jequié, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias, Rua José Moreira Sobrinho s/n,
Jequié – Bahia, 45.206-190, Brazil.
Vinicius Câmara Costa
Vinicius Câmara Costa
Universidade
Estadual de Santa Cruz, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Campus
Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Km 16 - BR-415, Ilhéus - BA, 45662-900, Brazil.
Fábio Alan Carqueija Amorim
Fábio Alan Carqueija Amorim
Universidade
Estadual de Santa Cruz, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Campus
Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Km 16 - BR-415, Ilhéus - BA, 45662-900, Brazil.
Uillian Mozart Ferreira Mata Cerqueira
Uillian Mozart Ferreira Mata Cerqueira
Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste
da Bahia, Campus de Jequié, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias, Rua José Moreira Sobrinho s/n,
Jequié – Bahia, 45.206-190, Brazil.
Cleber Galvão Novaes
Cleber Galvão Novaes
Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste
da Bahia, Campus de Jequié, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias, Rua José Moreira Sobrinho s/n,
Jequié – Bahia, 45.206-190, Brazil.
Thiago Pereira das Chagas
Thiago Pereira das Chagas
Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste
da Bahia, Campus de Jequié, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias, Rua José Moreira Sobrinho s/n,
Jequié – Bahia, 45.206-190, Brazil.
Marcos Almeida Bezerra
Marcos Almeida Bezerra
Corresponding
Author
Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Campus de Jequié, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias, Rua José Moreira Sobrinho s/n, Jequié – Bahia, 45.206-190, Brazil.
E-mail: mbezerra@uesb.edu.br, Tel: +55-73-3528-9600.
Received: 2023-10-21 | Revised:2023-12-11 | Accepted: 2023-12-22 | Published: 2023-12-15
Pages: 01-08


Analysis of walnut pecan flour (Carya illinoinensis var. Shoshoni) for high-quality dried fruit leather production
Gabriela Silvina Muchuitti
Gabriela Silvina Muchuitti
Faculty of Bromatology, National University of
Entre Rios. President Perón 1154 St. Educational Pole, Gualeguaychú, 2820,
Entre Ríos, Argentina
Nancy Genoveva Camera
Nancy Genoveva Camera
Faculty of Bromatology, National University of
Entre Rios. President Perón 1154 St. Educational Pole, Gualeguaychú, 2820,
Entre Ríos, Argentina
Virginia Judit Larrosa
Virginia Judit Larrosa
Corresponding Author
Faculty
of Bromatology, National University of Entre Rios. President Perón 1154 St. Educational
Pole, Gualeguaychú, 2820, Entre Ríos, Argentina,
Institute of Food Science and Technology of Entre Ríos (ICTAER), President
Perón 1154 St., Gualeguaychú, 2820, Entre Rios, Argentina
And
Member of CONICET, Argentina.
Email: virginia.larrosa@uner.edu.ar, Tel: +5403446426115
Received: 2023-05-31 | Revised:2023-07-28 | Accepted: 2023-07-31 | Published: 2023-12-03
Pages: 254-261


Variability in seed physical characteristics, mill-ability and flour quality attributes of some grain legumes used as food ingredients in Nigeria
Paul Yahaya Idakwo
Paul Yahaya Idakwo
Corresponding
Author
Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
E-mail: paulidakwo@unimaid.edu.ng
Danbaba Nahemiah
Danbaba Nahemiah
National
Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi, PMB 8, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria.
Rukkaya Zanna Abba
Rukkaya Zanna Abba
Department
of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of
Maiduguri, Nigeria.
Kumba Ibrahim
Kumba Ibrahim
Department
of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of
Maiduguri, Nigeria.
Received: 2023-09-08 | Revised:2023-10-14 | Accepted: 2023-10-16 | Published: 2023-11-02
Pages: 243-253


The role of mycorrhizal fungi on physiology and biochemistry of Salvia hispanica L. grown under different soil pH
Georgia Ouzounidou
Georgia Ouzounidou
Corresponding
Author
Institute of Food Technology, Hellenic Agricultural Organization - Dimitra, 1 S. Venizelou str. 14123 Lycovrissi, Greece.
E-mail: geouz@yahoo.gr, geouz@nagref.gr
Maria Asfi
Maria Asfi
Institute of Food Technology, Hellenic
Agricultural Organization - Dimitra, 1
S. Venizelou str. 14123 Lycovrissi, Greece
Victor Kavvadias
Victor Kavvadias
Soil
Science Institute of Athens, Hellenic Agricultural Organization- Dimitra, 1 S. Venizelou str. 14123 Lycovrissi, Greece
Received: 2023-09-07 | Revised:2023-10-04 | Accepted: 2023-10-04 | Published: 2023-10-12
Pages: 232-242


Yogurt supplemented with bee pollen: Physicochemical and sensory properties, and in vitro pollen digestibility
Valeria Cosme-Alonso
Valeria Cosme-Alonso
Nutrición y Tecnología de Alimentos, Instituto
Suizo de Gastronomía y Hotelería, Avenida 9 Poniente 2314, Barrio de Santiago,
CP. 72000, Puebla, Puebla, México
Martha Eugenia Martínez-Lifshitz
Martha Eugenia Martínez-Lifshitz
Nutrición y Tecnología de Alimentos, Instituto
Suizo de Gastronomía y Hotelería, Avenida 9 Poniente 2314, Barrio de Santiago,
CP. 72000, Puebla, Puebla, México
Emma Mani-López
Emma Mani-López
Corresponding Author
Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Alimentos Universidad
de las Americas Puebla Santa Catarina Martir S/N Cholula, Puebla, 72820, Mexico
And
Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Alimentos, Universidad de las
Américas Puebla. Ex Hacienda Sta. Catarina Mártir, CP. 72810, San Andrés
Cholula, Puebla, México.
E-mail: emma.mani@udlap.mx, emma_ml@yahoo.com.mx
Phone: +52 (222) 229 2126, Fax: +52 (222) 229 2727.
Received: 2023-08-08 | Revised:2023-09-08 | Accepted: 2023-09-13 | Published: 2023-09-26
Pages: 224-231


Molecular detection of root-knot nematodes (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae) infecting okra in Ghana
Yaw Danso
Yaw Danso
Corresponding Author
Nematology Section, CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P. O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana
E-mail: ydanso219@gmail.com, Tel: +233 550858957
Benjamin Aboagye Danso
Benjamin Aboagye Danso
Faculty of Agriculture Education, Akenten Appiah Menka
University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Asante Mampong
Campus, Ghana
Bernard Armooh
Bernard Armooh
Plant
Pathology Division, Cocoa Research Institute, P.O. Box 8, Akim-Tafo, Ghana
Bismark Abugri
Bismark Abugri
Nematology
Section, CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P. O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana
Received: 2023-07-04 | Revised:2023-08-08 | Accepted: 2023-08-28 | Published: 2023-09-20
Pages: 219-223


Editor-in-Chief

This work is licensed under the
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
License.(CC BY-NC 4.0).