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Development and Performance Evaluation of Hybrid-Solar Dryer for Cassava Grate

Patricia Omonegho Adejumo, John Alaba Victor Olumurewa, Matthew Kolawole Bolade & Olugbenga Olufemi Awolu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

A solar hybrid dryer for cassava grate was fabricated and evaluated for performance. The major components include chimney, drying chamber, solar collector, blower housing (heater and fan) unit, solar panel, aluminum frame, rollers and 12 V direct current battery.  Evaluation of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10671

Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Four Rice Varieties in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Gabriel O. Wordu, Achese Catherine Orisa & Mercy Ameka Hamilton China · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

This study evaluated the nutrient and anti-nutrient content of four rice varieties in Port Harcourt metropolis. Four rice varieties (Tomato gold TG, Mama’s pride MP, Ultimate gold UG and daily choice DC) were used in this study. The rice varieties were purchased, milled into fine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130379

Incidence of Aflatoxigenic Fungi and Aflatoxins in Maize Cultivated Under Rain-Fed and Irrigation Farming Systems in Kenya

Samson Chebon, Wanjiru Wanyoike, Christine Bii, James Gathumbi & Dorington Ogoyi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: This study was undertaken with the aim of establishing whether irrigation reduces aflatoxigenic fungal and aflatoxin contamination of maize samples purposefully selected from two regions practicing rain-fed and irrigation farming systems Kenya. Place and Duration of Study: ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/18051