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Workshops and Conferences

The Department though young, the staff actively participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops. Participation in these activities broadens outlook of the programme and enhances staff performance in teaching and research. Some members of staff attended and presented papers at the following conferences, workshops, seminars.

Oduro I. (2014). Participant: Consultative workshop, organized by Farm Radio International with support from Helen Keller international to develop a road map for a community of Learning on Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) in Ghana at Erata Hotel,  Accra, February 2014.

Wireko-Manu F.D. (2014). Presentation of results: Characterization of the nutritional composition of Ghanaian fruits and vegetables and impact of different cooking methods. Presentation made on the 28th February 2014 at Institút National de la echerche Agronomiquė (INRA), Avignon, France.

Boakye A. A., Wireko – Manu F.D., Chronakis I. and Oduro I. (2014). Potentials of Cocoyam to Food Security in Ghana: Past, Present and Way Forward. A poster presented at the 3rd Research Conference and Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at KNUST on April 16th, 2014

Laryea D., Wireko – Manu F.D., Chronakis I. and Oduro I. (2014). Value Addition of Sweetpotato in the Production of an Infant Food Blend: A Proposed research. A poster presented at the 3rd Research Conference and Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at KNUST on April 16th, 2014

Oduro I., Appaw W. Ofori, E. K., Owusu-Mensah D. E., Wiredu C. B. and Edward E. C. (2013). Acceptance and promotion of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) in Ghana: Challenges and the way forward. Poster presented at the African  Potato  Association  (APA)  9 triennial  conference  held  at  the  Great  Rift  Valley  Lodge  in Naivasha, Kenya from June 30 - July 4, 2013.

Effah-Manu L., I Oduro, and Addo A. (2013). Sweetpotato-mango leather - an alternative healthy snack. Poster presented at the African  Potato  Association  (APA)  9 triennial  conference  held  at  the  Great  Rift  Valley  Lodge  in Naivasha, Kenya from June 30 - July 4, 2013.

Boakye A. A., Wireko-Manu F.D. and Oduro I. (2013). Underutilised fruits as source of dietary fibre. Oral presentation at the 6th Ghana Biomedical Convention held at the University of Cape-coast from July 29 to 31, 2013.

Wireko-Manu F. D. (2013). Research Focus: Past, Present and Future. Oral presentation at Institút National de la echerche Agronomiquė (INRA), Avignon, France.

Wireko-Manu F. D. (2013). Caractérisation de la composition nutritionnelle des fruits et légumes et l'impact   des différentes méthodes de préparation. Oral presentation at Institút National de la echerche Agronomiquė (INRA), Avignon, France.

Wireko-Manu F. D., Oduro I., Ellis W. O., Asiedu R. and Maziya-Dixon B. (2013). Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting and sensory characteristics. Poster presented at the 28th Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Association, 15th - 19th July 2013, University of Ghana, Legon.

Wireko-Manu F. D., Oduro I., Ellis W. O., Asiedu R. and Maziya-Dixon B. (2013). Potential Health Benefits of Water Yam. Oral presentation at the 28th Biennial Conference, 15th -19th July 2013, University of Ghana, Legon.