African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 978

Full Length Research Paper

Harvesting, postharvest handling, hygiene knowledge and practices of guava fruit farmers: A comparative study of two counties of Kenya

Judith N. Katumbi
  • Judith N. Katumbi
  • Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Jasper K. Imungi
  • Jasper K. Imungi
  • Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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George O. Abong
  • George O. Abong
  • Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Charles K. Gachuiri
  • Charles K. Gachuiri
  • Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Agnes W. Mwang’ombe
  • Agnes W. Mwang’ombe
  • Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Duke G. Omayio
  • Duke G. Omayio
  • Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Joshua O. Owade
  • Joshua O. Owade
  • Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 06 January 2021
  •  Accepted: 10 March 2021
  •  Published: 30 April 2021

Authors

Judith N. Katumbi
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.

Jasper K. Imungi
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.

George O. Abong
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.

Charles K. Gachuiri
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.

Agnes W. Mwang’ombe
Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.

Duke G. Omayio
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.

Joshua O. Owade
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.

Corresponding Author Email: [email protected]