Dieudonné Baributsa
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View article: PICS bag adoption intensity in southern Tanzania: synergy of training and credit
PICS bag adoption intensity in southern Tanzania: synergy of training and credit Open
Postharvest losses in staple crops such as maize continue to undermine food security and farmers’ incomes in sub-Saharan Africa, despite the availability of safe and effective storage innovations like hermetic bags. Understanding how insti…
View article: Geranium Oil Nanoemulsion Delivers More Potent and Persistent Fumigant Control of Callosobruchus maculatus in Stored Grain
Geranium Oil Nanoemulsion Delivers More Potent and Persistent Fumigant Control of Callosobruchus maculatus in Stored Grain Open
Plant essential oils offer eco-friendly alternatives to insecticides, though their instability limits effectiveness. This study evaluated the physicochemical stability and fumigant efficacy of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) oil nanoemul…
View article: Hermetic Storage as a Chemical-Free Alternative for Millet Preservation in Niger
Hermetic Storage as a Chemical-Free Alternative for Millet Preservation in Niger Open
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) is the most widely consumed cereal in Niger. Although its production lasts six months, consumption is year-round, requiring effective and safe storage solutions. Post-harvest losses of millet can rea…
View article: Scaling Oxygen Scavengers in Hermetic Bags for Improved Grain Storage
Scaling Oxygen Scavengers in Hermetic Bags for Improved Grain Storage Open
The phasing out of most chemicals has created a demand for alternative methods to preserve grain quality and market value. Hermetic storage offers a chemical-free solution for pest control by creating an airtight environment that naturally…
View article: Hermetic Bags Effectively Manage Emerging and Common Pests of Stored Cowpeas in Niger
Hermetic Bags Effectively Manage Emerging and Common Pests of Stored Cowpeas in Niger Open
The cowpea is a vital crop for low-resource farmers in the Sahel, but post-harvest losses due to insect pests remain a major challenge. Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius, 1775), is the primary pest responsible for most of the damage to s…
View article: Hand Warmers: A Cost-Effective Solution to Accelerate Oxygen Depletion During Hermetic Storage
Hand Warmers: A Cost-Effective Solution to Accelerate Oxygen Depletion During Hermetic Storage Open
Postharvest grain losses often result from insect infestations. Hermetic storage creates airtight conditions that limit insect survival. However, oxygen depletion can be slow during hermetic storage, leading to a loss of grain quality and …
View article: Adoption and impacts of hermetic storage on household food insecurity among maize producers’ organizations in Tanzania
Adoption and impacts of hermetic storage on household food insecurity among maize producers’ organizations in Tanzania Open
We utilize a unique dataset comprising 1180 households affiliated with maize producers' organizations (POs) in the Rukwa and Ruvuma regions of Tanzania to analyze the adoption and impacts of hermetic storage technologies (HSTs) on the quan…
View article: Postharvest Rice Value Chain in Arequipa, Peru: Insights into Farmers’ Storage Decisions
Postharvest Rice Value Chain in Arequipa, Peru: Insights into Farmers’ Storage Decisions Open
We examined the postharvest rice value chain among farmers in the Arequipa region of Peru, focusing on the stages of value creation after harvest. Our study is complemented by an economic analysis that provides insights into farmers’ decis…
View article: Hand Warmer-Induced Hypoxia Accelerates Pest Control in Hermetic Storage
Hand Warmer-Induced Hypoxia Accelerates Pest Control in Hermetic Storage Open
Accelerating oxygen depletion during hermetic storage can minimize pest damage and preserve product quality. This study evaluated the effectiveness of hand warmers in accelerating hypoxia to control insect pests inside hermetic containers.…
View article: Effects of alternative hermetic bag storage on fermented and dried cocoa bean (Theobroma cacao L.)
Effects of alternative hermetic bag storage on fermented and dried cocoa bean (Theobroma cacao L.) Open
Cocoa beans, derived from the Cacao Tree (Theobroma cacao L.), are a cash crop among smallholder farmers in tropical regions. After harvest and processing, maintaining cocoa bean quality is critical to access lucrative markets. This paper …
View article: Hermetic Bags: A Short-Term Solution to Preserve High-Moisture Maize during Grain Drying
Hermetic Bags: A Short-Term Solution to Preserve High-Moisture Maize during Grain Drying Open
Maintaining maize quality while drying during a rainy season is a major challenge for smallholder farmers in developing countries. We conducted a study to evaluate the impact of temporarily storing wet maize of 18, 21, and 24% moisture con…
View article: Enhancing Airtight Storage with Germinating Cowpea Seeds: Impacts on Insect Mortality, Progeny and Grain Quality
Enhancing Airtight Storage with Germinating Cowpea Seeds: Impacts on Insect Mortality, Progeny and Grain Quality Open
Millions of smallholder farmers use airtight (hermetic) storage to preserve stored commodities. However, relying on biological agents (i.e., insects) to deplete residual oxygen in airtight containers can occasionally extend the process, po…
View article: Enhancing Cowpea Productivity in the Sahel: Exploring Seed Access among Smallholder Farmers in South-Central Niger
Enhancing Cowpea Productivity in the Sahel: Exploring Seed Access among Smallholder Farmers in South-Central Niger Open
Cowpea productivity in West Africa is low due to several challenges, including limited access to high-quality seeds. Despite the development of improved varieties, smallholder farmers face difficulties in accessing certified seeds. This st…
View article: Assessing Germinating Seeds of Legume and Cereal Crops to Enhance Oxygen Depletion: A Novel Approach in Hermetic Storage
Assessing Germinating Seeds of Legume and Cereal Crops to Enhance Oxygen Depletion: A Novel Approach in Hermetic Storage Open
Hermetic storage systems are used around the world to reduce stored product losses. Scavenging residual oxygen in hermetic containers can further enhance their effectiveness in minimizing stored commodity losses. Our objective was to asses…
View article: Effect of Temperature and Insect Infestation Levels on Oxygen Depletion in Hermetic Storage
Effect of Temperature and Insect Infestation Levels on Oxygen Depletion in Hermetic Storage Open
Hermetic storage methods are effective at protecting grain against insect pests. Biotic and abiotic factors influence oxygen depletion during hermetic storage. We investigated the dual effects of temperature and initial pest infestation le…
View article: Short-Term Hermetic Storage of Wet Maize and Its Effect on Quality
Short-Term Hermetic Storage of Wet Maize and Its Effect on Quality Open
Maize is a major crop grown in many regions of the world for human consumption, starch production, and animal feed. After harvest, maize is dried to avoid spoilage caused by fungal growth. However, in the humid tropics, drying maize harves…
View article: Potential of Bluetooth Wireless Technology as a Tool for Agricultural Extension
Potential of Bluetooth Wireless Technology as a Tool for Agricultural Extension Open
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provides opportunities to improve farmers’ livelihoods. Bluetooth wireless technology (BWT) is a simple cellphone-based innovation that can significantly reduce the cost of disseminating…
View article: Farmers’ Preferred Genotype Traits and Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Adoption of Improved Cowpea Varieties in South-Central Niger
Farmers’ Preferred Genotype Traits and Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Adoption of Improved Cowpea Varieties in South-Central Niger Open
Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) (Walpers, 1842), is an important legume for food and nutrition security, and income generation. Despite decade-long efforts to disseminate improved varieties, cowpea productivity remains low in Niger. This is…
View article: Assessing the Private Sector’s Efforts in Improving the Supply Chain of Hermetic Bags in East Africa
Assessing the Private Sector’s Efforts in Improving the Supply Chain of Hermetic Bags in East Africa Open
Hermetic bags are effective at curbing grain losses due to insect pests, but their use remains low due to unavailability among smallholder farmers. This study used primary data from actors within the Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) sup…
View article: Coffee Storage in Hermetic Bags and its Influence on Prices and Sensory Scores
Coffee Storage in Hermetic Bags and its Influence on Prices and Sensory Scores Open
Coffee quality is generally evaluated through cupping, a technique based on sensory perceptions. Trained cuppers assign scores to ten quality attributes on a scale of 1 to 10. Exposure of coffee to moisture and/or oxygen during storage and…
View article: Farmers’ Perception of the Use and Benefits of Cowpea Storage Methods in Northern Ghana
Farmers’ Perception of the Use and Benefits of Cowpea Storage Methods in Northern Ghana Open
Insect infestation during the storage of cowpea is a major challenge among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Farmers use various postharvest storage methods to deal with insect pests, including insecticides, which may result…
View article: Hermetic Bags Effectively Preserve Dried Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Fruits in Niger
Hermetic Bags Effectively Preserve Dried Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Fruits in Niger Open
Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. (jujube) is a valuable commercial fruit crop that is delicious and an effective herbal remedy. In the Sahel region of Africa, the jujube fruits are harvested from the wild and eaten dry. Postharvest management pose…
View article: Hermetic Bags Help Afghan Rural Women Preserve Wheat Flour during Winter
Hermetic Bags Help Afghan Rural Women Preserve Wheat Flour during Winter Open
On-farm preservation of wheat flour is a challenge due to insect pests and high relative humidity. This experiment was conducted to assess the effectiveness of hermetic bags in preserving wheat flour stored by women during the wintertime w…
View article: Hermetic bags maintain soybean seed quality under high relative humidity environments
Hermetic bags maintain soybean seed quality under high relative humidity environments Open
Soybean seed quality is affected by high relative humidity (r.h.) during storage in the humid tropics resulting in loss of germination. This study assessed the effectiveness of hermetic bags in preserving soybean seed quality when stored a…
View article: Adoption and Profitability of the Purdue Improved Crop Storage Technology for Grain Storage in the South-Central Regions of Niger
Adoption and Profitability of the Purdue Improved Crop Storage Technology for Grain Storage in the South-Central Regions of Niger Open
Cowpea is a food security crop and a main source of income for farmers in Niger. However, postharvest storage remains a major challenge due to insect pest attacks. Since 2008, the Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags were disseminated …
View article: Effect of Hypoxia on the Lethal Mortality Time of Adult Sitophilus oryzae L.
Effect of Hypoxia on the Lethal Mortality Time of Adult Sitophilus oryzae L. Open
Sitophilus oryzae is one of the most destructive pests of stored grains. It leads to significant quantitative and qualitative losses, resulting in food and income insecurity among farmers. Chemical pesticides are the most common methods us…
View article: Grain Handling and Storage in Lubero and Rutshuru Territories in the North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of Congo
Grain Handling and Storage in Lubero and Rutshuru Territories in the North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Postharvest management of grain and seed is a challenge among smallholder farmers. Limited information is available on how smallholder farmers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who have been exposed to multiple conflicts, mana…
View article: On-Farm Grain Storage and Challenges in Bagmati Province, Nepal
On-Farm Grain Storage and Challenges in Bagmati Province, Nepal Open
Farmers in Nepal lose up to one-third of stored grain to pests and diseases. This results in food insecurity and loss of income. To mitigate these losses, farmers use several approaches including pesticide applications on stored grains. We…
View article: Cowpea production constraints on smallholders’ farms in Maradi and Zinder regions, Niger
Cowpea production constraints on smallholders’ farms in Maradi and Zinder regions, Niger Open
Cowpea production in Niger is constrained by biotic and abiotic factors that lead to lower yields and incomes for smallholder farmers. For decades now, efforts have been made to improve cowpea production, including the development and rele…
View article: Cost-benefit analysis of on-farm grain storage hermetic bags among small-scale maize growers in northwestern Ethiopia
Cost-benefit analysis of on-farm grain storage hermetic bags among small-scale maize growers in northwestern Ethiopia Open
Farmers continue losing substantial quantities of grain during storage due to damages from pests including insects. Hermetic bags, being promoted in Ethiopia, could be viable alternatives to traditional methods and insecticides that are co…