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  1. Impact of Processing Vernonia amgdalina (Del) leaves to reduce bitterness on the nutrient profile and Medicinal Properties

    Article • May 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  2. Climate change impacts and adaptations in Eastern and Western Africa crop production systems: lessons and transferable models among smallholder farmers

    Article • Climate Services, April 2026, Elsevier

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  3. Evaluation of the use of Terminalia catappa (Almond leaves), Theobroma cacao (cocoa leaves) and Thaumatococcus daniellii (miracle berry leaves) for wrapping different food products- impacts on safety, sensory properties and health benefits

    Article • December 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  4. Pterocarpus santalinoides leaf is rich in nutrients and medicinal

    Article • Records of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2025, ACG Publications

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  5. Comparative Study on the Yield, Amino Acid Profile and Cowhide (Ponmo) Tenderization Efficiency of Papain from Different Parts of Papaya (Carica papaya)

    Article • Records of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2025, ACG Publications

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  6. Microbial Succession During Box and Heap Fermentation of Cocoa Beans (Theobroma Cocoa)-impacts on Nutrients and Chocolate Quality

    Article • February 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  7. Extrusion Cooking and its Impact on the Overall Acceptability of Snacks Produced from Aerial Yam and Soybean Composite Flour

    Article • African Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research, February 2025, African Tulip Academic Press

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  8. Nutrient, phytochemical and carotenoid profiles of two cultivars of Pterocarpus santalinoides (nturukpa) as affected by selected processing methods

    Article • January 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  9. Partial purification and determination of potential inhibitors of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) from three yam varieties for improved yam flour quality

    Article • January 2025, Elsevier

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  10. Numerical Modeling for Optimizing and Validating Extrusion Process Conditions for the Proximate Composition of Blended Aerial Yam and Soybean Flours

    Article • African Journal of Advances in Science and Technology Research, December 2024, African Tulip Academic Press

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  11. Optimization and Validation of Extrusion Process Parameters for the Sensory Characteristics of Extruded Aerial Yam and Soybean Flour Blends

    Article • Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology, October 2024, Centre for Research and Innovation

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  12. Health Benefits and Medicinal Value of Pentaclethra Macrophylla

    Article • Journal of Traditional Medicine & Applications, July 2024, Opast Group LLC

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  13. Effect of Isolated Cultures Fermentation on the Microbial Loads of Fermented African Oil Bean Seed (<i>Pentachletra macrophylla</i>) Products

    Article • African Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research, June 2024, African Tulip Academic Press

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  14. Corchorus Olitorius Leaves Affect Nutrient Utilization and Improve Biochemical Indices of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

    Article • Journal of Emergency Medicine Open Access, May 2024, Opast Group LLC

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  15. Processing and preservation complement production efforts to promote food security.

    Article • Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, October 2023, Frontiers

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  16. Changes in Nutrient Composition and Quality Characteristics of Peeled Citrullus Lunatus, Preserved in Different Packaging Materials.

    Article • Open Access Journal of Applied Science and Technology, August 2023, Opast Group LLC

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  17. Peeled melon seeds (Citrullus lunatus) can be stored in hessian bags for 3 months

    Article • June 2023, Research Square

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  18. Ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves shows Anti-hyperglycemic potencies on experimental Wistar rats: a focus on optimization of biomarkers of type 2 diabetes

    Article • June 2023, Research Square

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  19. Corchorus olitorius leaves affect nutrient utilization and improve biochemical indices of alloxan induced diabetic Wistar rats.

    Article • May 2023, Research Square

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  20. Impact of cooking methods on the chemical and antioxidant composition of some indigenous vegetables used in different food dishes in Southeast Nigeria

    Article • Journal of Ethnic Foods, March 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  21. Effect of processing and substitution levels of Ukwa (Treculia africana) on the anti-nutrient factors, in-vitro starch and protein digestibility and total essential amino-acid content of snack bars

    Article • Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, January 2023, Frontiers

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  22. Box fermentation and solar drying improves chocolate quality

    Article • Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, November 2022, Frontiers

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  23. Nutrients and health benefits of underutilized green leafy vegetables.

    Article • October 2022, Research Square

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  24. Harnessing the potentials of sweet potatoes for improved food security in developing countries.

    Article • September 2022, Research Square

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  25. Solid state fermentation improves the quality of soy cassava diets

    Article • Acta Alimentaria, August 2022, Akademiai Kiado

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  26. Snack bars from African breadfruit maize and coconut composite flour

    Article • European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, May 2022, Sciencedomain International

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  27. Biotechnology for improved food fermentation

    Article • March 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  28. Underutilized fermented foods have potentials for improving food security

    Article • March 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  29. Moringa oleifera leaf is a good source of antioxidants

    Article • Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, March 2022, Chemical Society of Nigeria

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  30. Steaming processing produces good quality palm oil

    Article • Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, December 2021, Technical University of Cluj Napoca

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  31. Oil pollution cause contamination of Orashi river and its aquatic flora

    Article • Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, December 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  32. Treculia africana (African breadfruit) has remarkable medicinal values and nutritional quality

    Article • Journal of Ethnic Foods, August 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  33. Current perspectives on the Nutrient composition and health benefits of yams (Discorea species)

    Article • International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences, June 2021, International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  34. Piper guineense is an aromatic spice with medicinal properties

    Article • Advances in Traditional Medicine, June 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  35. Identification of Lactic acid bacteria from Nono (a traditionally fermented milk)

    Article • Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, March 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  36. Oven drying helps carotenoid retention in Orange fleshed sweet potatoes

    Article • Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, February 2021, Technical University of Cluj Napoca

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  37. Biochar ameliorates oil and gas polluted soils and improves growth of Telfairia occidentalis

    Article • January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  38. Farmers perception on gas flaring and biochar soil remediation

    Article • January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  39. Planting conditions for high yield of pro-vitamin A sweet potatoes

    Article • Sustainable Food Production, October 2020, SciPress Ltd

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  40. Moderate contamination earmarked along Orashi river, Nigeria

    Article • Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, August 2020, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  41. Plant ash reduces cooking time of African yam bean and increases nutritive value

    Article • Food and Nutrition Sciences, January 2020, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  42. Sweet potato (OFSP) and African yam bean (AYB) improves nutrient density of yellow maize

    Article • Scientific African, November 2019, Elsevier

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  43. Plant products used as blood boosters

    Article • Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health, July 2019, Acta Scientifica Publications Pvt. Ltd.

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  44. Effect of Planting Distance and Harvesting Period on the Composition, and Quality Parameters of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties (Umuspo-1 and Ex-Onyunga)

    Article • Sustainable Food Production, May 2019, SciPress Ltd

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  45. Water is the best beverage

    Article • Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, January 2019, Biomedical Research Network, LLC

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  46. Composition and health benefits of Vernonia amygdalina

    Article • International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology, January 2019, AI Publications

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  47. Wounderful kola Buchholzia coriacea is effective for the management of type diabetes

    Article • Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences, September 2018, Set Publishers

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  48. BIOCHAR FROM OIL PALM FIBRE IMPROVES POLLUTED SOILS

    Article • Plants, July 2018, MDPI AG

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  49. Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) alleviates micronutrient deficiency

    Article • June 2018, Sciencedomain International

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  50. Vernonia amygdalina is effective in the management of type 2 diabetes

    Article • Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics, May 2018, Lifescience Global

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE, Lifescience Global Inc.

  51. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes contain more protein when harvested after 12 weeks of planting

    Article • Journal of Nutrients, January 2018, Pak Publishing Group

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  52. Piper guineense extract for the protection of stored cowpeas

    Article • International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology, January 2018, AI Publications

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  53. Safety of Aadirachta indica seed oil

    Article • International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology, January 2018, AI Publications

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  54. Evaluation of the Effect of Planting Distance and Harvesting Time on the Carotenoids and Phytochemicals of Selected Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties

    Article • International Letters of Natural Sciences, November 2017, AOA Academic Open Access Ltd.

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  55. Variety, planting distance and time of harvest affect the carotenoids in Sweet Potatoes (OFSP)

    Article • International Letters of Natural Sciences, November 2017, SciPress Ltd

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  56. Coconut milk enhances the quality and acceptability of cheese from cowmilk

    Article • Journal of Advances in Microbiology, January 2017, Sciencedomain International

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  57. Amaranthus hybridus is a rich source of pro vitamin A and Iron

    Article • Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, January 2017, Sciencedomain International

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  58. Consumption of these spices have added health benefits

    Article • Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, January 2017, Sciencedomain International

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  59. Some enriched cassava flours may be used to develop noodles

    Article • Focusing on Modern Food Industry, January 2017, Science and Engineering Publishing Company

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  60. Processing orangel fleshed sweet potatoes to retain their pro-vitamin A potentials.

    Article • Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, January 2016, Sciencedomain International

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  61. Nature and functions of Yam and cococyam starches

    Article • Starch - Stärke, October 2015, Wiley

    Dr ANTHONY NWANKWO UKOM, Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  62. Infected yams lose their nutritional and organoleptic properties

    Article • JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY, September 2015, CIRWOLRD

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  63. Biological control of fungal infection in yams using lactic acid bacteria

    Article • British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, January 2015, Sciencedomain International

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  64. Traditional starter cultures used for the fermentation of Kindirmo milk product vary

    Article • Focusing on Modern Food Industry, January 2014, Science and Engineering Publishing Company

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  65. Yellow cocoyam (Xanthosoma maffa) contains more antioxidants than many yam species

    Article • IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology, January 2014, IOSR Journals

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  66. Natural secretions from lactic acid bacteria inhibit food bornes pathogens and enhance safety

    Article • IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology, January 2014, IOSR Journals

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  67. Additives increase organic acid content and improves aroma of fermented castor seeds

    Article • Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, September 2013, Malaysian Journal of Microbiology

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  68. Sodium chloride and Lime influence the volatiles from fermenting castor bean seeds

    Article • Journal of Food Research, January 2013, Canadian Center of Science and Education

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  69. Telfairia occidentalis (Fluted Pumpkin) (ugu) leaf is a good source of Vit A and iron.

    Article • IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, January 2013, IOSR Journals

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  70. Use of lime and Sodium Chloride improve the Quality of Traditionally fermented castor seeds

    Article • African Journal of Food Science, November 2011, Academic Journals

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  71. Pasteurization and preservation with Sodium metabisulphite extends the shelf life of Kunun beverage

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, November 2011, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  72. Xylopia aethiopica enhances short term storage life of cowpeas

    Article • Nigeria Agricultural Journal, January 2010, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  73. Essential oils from Ocimum basilicum and Lavandula hybrida are toxic to Balanogastris kolae

    Article • Nigerian Food Journal, November 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  74. Fermentation and Moist Heat Treatment improves the Nutrient Composition of Hungry Rice

    Article • Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, November 2009, Science Alert

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  75. Use of nitrogen fertilizer increases nutrient content of three varieties of sweet potatoes

    Article • Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, November 2009, Science Alert

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  76. Crayfish improves the nutritional quality of Bambara groundnut -sorghum composite diets

    Article • Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, April 2009, Science Alert

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  77. Modified starches improve the organoleptic properties of biscuits

    Article • Nigerian Food Journal, November 2006, Elsevier

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  78. Variety and packaging affect deterioration of cowpea flours and protein concentrates

    Article • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, January 2002, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  79. Plant products retard sugar utilization in fresh palm wine

    Article • Journal of Food Biochemistry, October 2001, Wiley

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  80. Insect Infestation reduces the nutrient quality of cowpea seeds

    Article • Journal of Food Biochemistry, December 1999, Wiley

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  81. Bambara groundnut varieties have different compositional characteristics which affect processing

    Article • Journal of Food Biochemistry, March 1999, Wiley

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  82. Infestation alters the physicochemical and functional properties of cowpeas.

    Article • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, January 1999, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  83. COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS VISCOSITY REDUCING TREATMENTS ON THE QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF A COWPEA-SORGHUM INFANT FOOD

    Article • Journal of Food Biochemistry, December 1998, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  84. Effects of processing and in vitro proteolytic digestion on soybean and yambean hemagglutinins

    Article • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, June 1995, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  85. Composition and Functional properties of food thickeners

    Article • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, December 1994, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  86. Thevetia peruviana is a potent rat poison

    Article • Journal of Herbs Spices & Medicinal Plants, November 1994, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  87. Flour from fluted pumpkin seeds improves the nutritional quality of complementary food

    Article • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, November 1993, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  88. Natural fermented legumes are good favourants for local dishes in Nigeria

    Article • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, May 1993, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE

  89. p-Nitrophenol inhibits browning caused by cocoyam polyphenol oxidase

    Article • Journal of Experimental Botany, January 1982, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE