K. T. Nkwain

Pre-harvest Losses of Musa spp. and Food Security Situation of Households in Sub-Sahara Africa

K. T. Nkwain, E. C. Odiaka, A. A. Ikwuba, L. K. M. Fatty & A. T. Gam · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2022

Musa spp. generally known as bananas and plantains are staples to many in Africa. However, pre-harvest losses of these crops for the past two decades are alarming. The paper reveals that pre-harvest losses of bananas and plantains since 2002 ranges from 20.7-100% in Sub-Sahara Af...