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J. Ambuko

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h-index: 19
Works: 107
Citations: 1,689

Most-cited papers

Food losses and waste in the context of sustainable food systems
A. Timmermans, J. Ambuko, W. Belik, Ji-Kun Huang
2014526 citations
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Carotenoid profiling of the leaves of selected African eggplant accessions subjected to drought stress
E. Mibei, J. Ambuko, J. Giovannoni, A. Onyango +1 more
2016Food Science & Nutrition124 citations Open access
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Effect of drying methods on the retention of bioactive compounds in African eggplant
Naomi N Mbondo, W. Owino, J. Ambuko, D. Sila
2018Food Science & Nutrition86 citations Open access
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Preservation of Postharvest Quality of Leafy Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) Vegetables Using Evaporative Cooling
J. Ambuko, F. Wanjiru, G. Chemining'wa, W. Owino +1 more
201765 citations Open access
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Mango Fruit Processing: Options for Small-Scale Processors in Developing Countries
W. Owino, J. Ambuko
2021Agriculture62 citations Open access
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Effect of pretreatments prior to drying on antioxidant properties of dried mango slices
Isaac Nyangena, W. Owino, S. Imathiu, J. Ambuko
2019Scientific African42 citations Open access
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Influence of Coating Application Methods on the Postharvest Quality of Cassava
Loreto Atieno, W. Owino, E. Ateka, J. Ambuko
2019International journal of food Science42 citations Open access
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Effect of selected pretreatments prior to drying on physical quality attributes of dried mango chips
Isaac Nyangena, W. Owino, J. Ambuko, S. Imathiu
2019Journal of food science and technology37 citations Open access
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Metabolomic analyses to evaluate the effect of drought stress on selected African Eggplant accessions.
E. Mibei, W. Owino, J. Ambuko, J. Giovannoni +1 more
2018The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture34 citations
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Guiding Nutritious Food Choices and Diets along Food Systems
B. Pretorius, J. Ambuko, E. Papargyropoulou, H. Schönfeldt
2021Sustainability33 citations Open access
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Morphological Characterization and Selection of Spider Plant ( Cleome Gynandra ) Accessions from Kenya and South Africa
D. Wasonga, J. Ambuko, G. Chemining'wa, D. Odeny +1 more
201530 citations Open access
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Housing as a Social Determinant of Health: Evidence from Singapore, the UK, and Kenya: the 3-D Commission
Meggie Mwoka, O. Biermann, C. Ettman, S. Abdalla +7 more
2021Journal of urban health29 citations Open access
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Returns to investment in postharvest loss reduction technologies among mango farmers in Embu County, Kenya
E. Mujuka, J. Mburu, Ackello Ogutu, J. Ambuko
202028 citations Open access
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Consumer demand for value-added products of African indigenous vegetables in coastal Kenya: the case of sun-dried and frozen Cowpea leaves
J. Okello, M. Hutchinson, Anges Mwang'ombe, J. Ambuko +2 more
201522 citations Open access
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Growth, yield and quality response of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) plants to different inorganic fertilizers applications in central Kenya.
J. Kamanu, G. Chemining'wa, J. Nderitu, J. Ambuko
201222 citations
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The Effect of Waxing Options on Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of “ngowe” Mango Fruits under Different Storage Conditions
B. Maina, J. Ambuko, M. Hutchinson, W. Owino
201921 citations Open access
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Evaluation of African tomato landraces (Solanum lycopersicum) based on morphological and horticultural traits
Kenneth O. Tembe, G. Chemining'wa, J. Ambuko, W. Owino
2018Agriculture and Natural Resources21 citations Open access
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Variation of Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Contents in Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) Genotypes
S. Shibairo, Oliver Nyongesa, R. Onwonga, J. Ambuko
201421 citations Open access
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DryCard TM — A Low-Cost Dryness Indicator for Dried Products
James F. Thompson, M. Reid, Lucia Felix, I. Donis-González +2 more
201719 citations Open access
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Off-Season Flower Induction in Mango Fruits Using Ethephon and Potassium Nitrate
S. Maloba, J. Ambuko, M. Hutchinson, W. Owino
201719 citations Open access
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Data, Social Determinants, and Better Decision-making for Health: the 3-D Commission
O. Biermann, Meggie Mwoka, C. Ettman, S. Abdalla +7 more
2021Journal of urban health17 citations Open access
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Efficacy of hexanal application on the postharvest shelf life and quality of banana fruits Musa acuminata in Kenya
Peninah M. Yumbya, M. Hutchinson, J. Ambuko, W. Owino +3 more
201817 citations
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Effectiveness of Selected Cold Chain Management Practices to Extend Shelf Life of Mango Fruit
E. Amwoka, J. Ambuko, H. Jesang’, W. Owino
202116 citations Open access
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Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on the Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of Purple Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Sims)
J. Ambuko, Peninah M. Yumbya, S. Shibairo, W. Owino
201416 citations
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Moisture sorption properties of two varieties of dehydrated mango slices as determined by gravimetric method using Guggenheim–Anderson–de Boer model
Nyangena Isaac, W. Owino, J. Ambuko, S. Imathiu
202015 citations Open access
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Efficacy of blanching techniques and solar drying in maintaining the quality attributes of Cowpea leaves
J. Ambuko, J. Hutchinson, W. Owino, P. S. Kirakou
201715 citations
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Transcriptome analysis to elucidate hexanal's mode of action in preserving the post-harvest shelf life and quality of banana fruits (Musa acuminata)
Peninah M. Yumbya, J. Ambuko, M. Hutchinson, W. Owino +3 more
202114 citations Open access
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Effect of water stress on yield and physiological traits among selected African tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) land races
Kenneth O. Tembe, G. Chemining'wa, J. Ambuko, W. Owino
201814 citations
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Effect of Surface Coatings on the Shelf life and Quality of Cassava
Loreto Atieno Oduor, W. Owino, E. Ateka, J. Ambuko
201714 citations Open access
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Effectiveness of evaporative cooling technologies to preserve the postharvest quality of tomato
Fred N. Manyozo, J. Ambuko, M. Hutchinson, J. Kamanula
201813 citations
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Growth, Yield and Quality of Onion (Allium cepa L.) as Influenced by Nitrogen and Time of Topdressing
M. W. Gateri, R. Nyankanga, J. Ambuko, Anne W. Muriuki
2018International Journal of Plant & Soil Science13 citations Open access
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Heritability Analysis and Phenotypic Characterization of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.) for Yield
Ann Kangai Munene, Felister Nzuve, J. Ambuko, D. Odeny
2018Advances in Agriculture13 citations Open access
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Consumer awareness and willingness to pay for naturally preserved solar-dried mangoes: Evidence from Nairobi, Kenya
E. Mujuka, J. Mburu, Ackello Ogutu, J. Ambuko +1 more
202112 citations Open access
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Using participatory videos in understanding farmers experiences with climate smart agricultural practices: reflections from Ghana
Nana Afranaa Kwapong, S. Whitfield, J. Ambuko, D. Ankrah +1 more
2024Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems11 citations Open access
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Can calcium sprays alleviate jelly seed in mango fruits
N. Bitange, G. Chemining'wa, J. Ambuko, W. Owino
202010 citations Open access
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Yield and Tissue Calcium Concentration of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit as Influenced by Calcium Source and Time of Application
N. Bitange, G. Chemining'wa, J. Ambuko, W. Owino
2019International Journal of Plant & Soil Science10 citations Open access
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Effect of Activebag® modified atmosphere packaging on the postharvest characteristics of mango fruits, Mangifera indica L, cultivar Tommy Atkins
R. Githiga, J. Ambuko, M. J. Hutchnison, W. Owino
201510 citations Open access
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Effects of hexanal dip on the postharvest shelf life and quality of papaya Carica papaya L fruit
M. Hutchinson, John R. Ouko, J. Ambuko, W. Owino +1 more
20189 citations
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Effect of Hexanal as a Post-harvest Treatment to Extend the Shelf-life of Banana Fruits (Musa acuminata var. Sweet Banana) in Kenya
Peninah M. Yumbya, M. Hutchinson, J. Ambuko, W. Owino
2019International Journal of Plant & Soil Science8 citations Open access
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Postharvest shelf life of mango fruits stored in a CoolbotTM cold room
J. Ambuko, E. Karithi, M. Hutchinson, L. Wasilwa +2 more
2018Acta Horticulturae8 citations
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Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Scavenging in Hot Air Preconditioning Mediated Alleviation of Chilling Injury in Banana Fruits
J. Ambuko, G. C. Zanol, Y. Sekozawa, S. Sugaya +1 more
20128 citations Open access
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Efficacy of Hexanal Field Spray on the Postharvest Life and Quality of Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya L.) in Kenya
M. Hutchinson, John R. Ouko, Peninah M. Yumbya, J. Ambuko +2 more
2022Advances in Agriculture7 citations Open access
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Comparison of the Postharvest Characteristics of Mango Fruits Produced under Contrasting Agro-Ecological Conditions and Harvested at Different Maturity Stages
J. Ambuko, Nancy Kemunto, M. Hutchinson, W. Owino
20177 citations Open access
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Effect of maturity stage and variety on the efficacy of 1-mcp treatments in mango fruits
W. Owino, R. Githiga, M. J. Hutchnison, H. Gemma +1 more
20137 citations
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Toward sustainable transformation through postharvest managment: Lessons from Kenya's mango value chain
J. Ambuko, W. Owino
20236 citations
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Effect of Water Stress on Growth and Yield Components of Selected Spider Plant Accessions
Enock Mosenda, G. Chemining'wa, J. Ambuko, W. Owino
20206 citations
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Efficacy of 1–methylcyclopropene in purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) as affected by dosage and maturity stage
J. Ambuko, Mueni Penina Yumbya, S. Shibairo, W. Owino
20146 citations
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Cold chain management in horticultural crops value chains: options for smallholder farmers in Africa
J. Ambuko, F. Wanjiru, E. Karithi, M. Hutchinson +6 more
2018Acta Horticulturae5 citations
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Modified Atmosphere Packaging Enhances the Effectiveness of Coolbot™ Cold Storage to Preserve Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruits
J. Ambuko, E. Karithi, M. Hutchinson, W. Owino
2018Journal of Food Research5 citations Open access
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Incidence of Jelly Seed Disorder in ‘Tommy Atkins’ and ‘Van Dyke’ Mangoes as Affected by Agro-Ecological Conditions in Kenya
J. Njuguna, J. Ambuko, M. Hutchinson, W. Owino
20165 citations Open access
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