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Francis Appiah

Dr Francis Appiah

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Phone: Cellular: +233-242-070-556; +233-266-751-993

Email: fappiah.sp@gmail.com; fappiah_sp@yahoo.com;

fappiah.agric@knust.edu.gh

Department: Horticulture

Office: Department of Horticulture

Office Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm

Address: Department of Horticulture,

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi,Ghana

Brief Info

Dr. Francis Appiah teaches at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. He holds a PhD degree from KNUST. His research cut across fields including Horticulture,Food Science, Postharvest Technology and Systems, Nutrition and Community Education.  He is the Vice President of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists and a member of the Quality and Postharvest Horticulture Commission of the International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS). Francis has 22 scientific publications in reputable international journals and is a reviewer for 12 scientific journals. He is an experienced consultant in the food industry. He has convened several scientific conferences in including the 13th Scientific Conference of the Ghana institute of Horticulturists (PROVAF 2012) in collaboration with The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Global Horticulture Initiative (GLOBALHORT) in Accra, Ghana. He has special interest in promoting scientific research and dissemination. He was a Co-convener of the International Symposium on "Horticulture in Developing Countries and World Food Production" held in Brisbane, Australia in 2014 as part of the International Horticultural Congress (IHC2014). [http://www.ihc2014.org/symposium_3.html]

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Major Responsibilities/Research Interest

Major Responsibility

Head, Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses:

  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Microbiology and Sanitation
  • Development of Postharvest Technology Enterprises
  • Laboratory Techniques and Analysis
  • Processing, Preservation and Storage

Graduate Courses:

  • Storage Technology
  • Advances in Postharvest Technology

Research Interests

  • Promotion of production and consumption of underutilized indigenous fruits and vegetables
  • Food Processing
  • Postharvest System Assessment and Management
  • Agricultural Commodity System Assessment
  • Community Nutrition
  • Innovations in Food Storage and Preservation
  • Postharvest Handling Techniques
  • Food Quality and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points in Food Systems

Current Research

  • Assessment of supply chain management, challenges and opportunities in the Food processing industry of Ghana
  • Product development from lesser used crop species
  • Production of fortified noodles for child nutrition
  • Assessment and enhancement of vegetable value chains in Chains in Ghana
  • Food fortification in Ghana: a tool for enhanced nutrition, food security and health

Publications

  • K. S. A. Zu, C. A. Wongnaa and F. Appiah (2014). Vegetable Handling, Distribution, and Wholesale Profitability in “Abinchi” Night Market, Kumasi-Ghana. Journal of Postharvest Technology 2 (01): 96-106
  • Kumah, M. and Appiah, F. (2013). The Effect of the Development of a Rapid Response to Sanitory and Phytosanitory Concern System on Export Oriented Horticulture in Ghana. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 1007:909-913 [http://www.actahort.org/books/1007/1007_109.htm]
  • Abubakari, A.H., M.R. McDonald,D. Ceplis, K.G. Mahunu, J. Owen, I.A. Idun, P. Kumah, M. Pritchard, G. Nyarko and F. Appiah (2012). Fostering Sustainable Engagement of the Youth in the Agrifood Sector: Opportunities and Challenges for Youth Employment in Ghana. Paper prepared and delivered at the conference of Young People, Farming and Food, 19-21 March 2012, Accra Ghana.

[http://fac.dev.ids.ac.uk/ypff-conference-resources/cat_view/1569-young-people-farming-and-food-conference/1570-conference-papers?limit=10&order=date&dir=DESC&start=20]

  • Mahunu, G. K., Appiah, F. and Abubakari, A-H. (2012). Effect of solar and oven drying on the nutrient composition of Keitt mango (Mangifera indica L) pulp. Ghana Journal of Horticulture 10:141- 145.
  • Appiah, F., Kumah, P. and Oppong, D. (2012). Predicting the Consumer Acceptability of Dried MD2 and Smooth Cayenne Pineapple Pulps from Chemical Composition. Journal of Food Research 1(2):210-216
  • Appiah, F., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Adu, G. (2012). Comparative assessment of the performance of Parkia biglobosa, Glycine max and Treculia africana in the production of a local condiment (dawadawa) in Ghana. African Journal of Food Science 6(5): 111-116
  • Appiah, F., Maalekuu, B. K., Kumah, P., Bakang, J. A., Korseh, C. and Arthur, E (2012).  Quality response of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) heads to different package sizes and precooling by shading. African Journal of Food Science and Technology 3(1): 1-7
  • Amoako P.K., Kumah P. and Appiah F. (2012). Pesticides Usage in Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Cultivation in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.  International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment 2 (3): 26-31
  • Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O.  (2011). Predicting the digestibility of nutrients and energy values of 4 breadfruit varieties based on chemical analysis. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 11(4): 401-405.
  • Abugre, C., Appiah, F. and Kumah, P. (2011). The effect of time of harvest and drying method on the nutritional composition of spider flower (Cleome gynandra L). Int. J. Postharvest Technology and Innovation 2 (3): 221-232
  • Appiah F., Kumah P. and Idun, I. (2011). Effect of ripening stage on composition, sensory qualities and acceptability of Keitt mango (Mangifera indica L.) Chips. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrion and Development. 11(5): 5096-5109
  • Kumah, P., Appiah, F. and Opoku-Debrah, J. K. (2011). Effect of hot water treatment on quality and shelf-life of Keitt mango.  Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. 2(5): 806-817
  • Appiah, F., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W. O. (2011). Functional properties of Artocarpus altilis pulp flour as affected by fermentation. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. 2(5): 773-779
  • Appiah, F., Asibuo, J. Y and Kumah, P. (2011). Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Seeds of Three Cowpea (Vigna unguilata L. Walp) Varieties in Ghana. African Journal of Food Science 5 (2): 100-104
  • Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O.  (2011). Pasting properties of Treculia africana seed flour in Ghana and the production of a breakfast meal. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America 2 (2): 325-329
  • Appiah, F., Guisse, R. and Dartey, P. K. A. (2011). Post harvest losses of rice from harvesting to milling in Ghana. Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research 2(4): 64 – 71.
  • Appiah, F., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W. O. (2011). Proximate and Mineral composition of A.altilis pulp flour as affected by fermentation. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 10 (7): 653-657.
  • Adubofuor, J. Amankwah, E. A., Arthur, B. S. and Appiah, F. (2010). Physico-Chemical Properties and Sensory Qualities of Tomato Juice and Cocktail Juice produced from Oranges, Tomatoes and Carrots. Africa Journal of Food Science 4 (7): 427-433.
  • Appiah, F., Kumah, P. and Odame, E. A. (2010). Postharvest handling activities of cabbage (Brassica oleracia varcapitata), carrot (Daucus carota) and garden eggs (Solanum melongena) in Kumasi, Ghana. Ghana Journal of Horticulture8: 78-84
  • Idun, I., Adzraku, H., Appiah, F., Kumah, P., Adjei, P. Y. and Daaku, B. Y. A. (2009). Consumer preference, quality and shelf-life of three popular varieties of banana (Musa spp. AAA) in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Horticulture 7:96-102.
  • Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Appiah, F., and Antwi, Y. (2007). Quality of oil from Treculia africana – an underutilized forest plant. Discovery and Innovation (Afornet Special edition) 19 (3): 267-270.
  • Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I. and Appiah, F. (1998). Studies in cheese production in the Ashanti region of Ghana.  Journal of Ghana Science Association 1 (1): 96-104.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts/Conference Presentations and Workshop

  • Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2014). Nutrient Composition, Functional Properties, Digestibility and Formulation of Selected Food Products from Breadfruits (Artocarpus spp. and Treculia africana). 29th Horticulture Congress of International Soceity of Horticultural Science (ISHS). Brisbane, Australia. 17-22 August, 2014.
  • Appiah, F., Bentil, B. and Kumah, P. (2014). Evaluation of the Performance of Three (3) Drying Technologies (Sun, Solar and Bin) and Three (3) different Loading Densities for the Production of Cassava Chips. 29th Horticulture Congress of International Soceity of Horticultural Science (ISHS). Brisbane, Australia. 17-22 August, 2014.
  • Kumah, M. and Appiah, F. (2013). The Effect of the Development of a Rapid Response to Sanitory and Phytosanitory Concern System on Export Oriented Horticulture in Ghana. 2nd All Arica Horticulture Congress. Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa. January 15-20, 2012.
  • Abubakari, A.H., M.R. McDonald,D. Ceplis, K.G. Mahunu, J. Owen, I.A. Idun, P. Kumah, M. Pritchard, G. Nyarko and F. Appiah (2012). Fostering Sustainable Engagement of the Youth in the Agrifood Sector: Opportunities and Challenges for Youth Employment in Ghana. Paper prepared and delivered at the conference of Young People, Farming and Food, 19-21 March 2012, Accra Ghana.

[http://fac.dev.ids.ac.uk/ypff-conference-resources/cat_view/1569-young-people-farming-and-food-conference/1570-conference-papers?limit=10&order=date&dir=DESC&start=20]

  • Abugre, C, Appiah, F., and Kumah, P. (2010). Assessment of some traditional leafy vegetables of Upper East Region and Influence of Stage of Harvest and Drying Method on Nutrients Content of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.). 11th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists. Cocoa College, Bunso. Eastern Region. 6th-9th September, 2010
  • Appiah, F., Kumah, P and Oppong, D.  (2009). Sensory quality of Smooth Cayenne and MD2 pineapple varieties produced as chips. In: Book of Abstracts: Oral presentation at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists. GETFund Hotel, University for Development Studies, Tamale. September 10 – 11, 2009.
  • Appiah, F., Kumah, P., and Quarshie, E. (2009). Assessment of postharvest losses of cabbage in five (5) selected markets in the Kumasi Metropolis. In: Book of Abstracts: Oral presentation at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists. GETFund Hotel, University for Development Studies, Tamale. September 10 – 11, 2009.
  • Appiah, F., Kumah, P., Idun, I and Lawson, J. R. (2009). Effect of ripening on eating quality of Keitt mango chips. In: Book of Abstracts: Oral presentation at the 1st All Africa Horticulture Congress. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. August 31 – September 3, 2009.
  • Kumah, P., F. Appiah, E. Odame (2008). Postharvest handling of Cabbage (Brassica oleracia var capitata), carrot (Daucus carrota) and garden egg (Solanum melongena): A survey of five selected markets in the Kumasi metropolis. In: Book of Abstracts. Paper presented at the Scientific Session of the 9th AGM of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists, STEPRI HOUSE, Accra, Ghana.  
  • Appiah, F., P. Kumah, I. Idun and J. R. Lawson (2008). Performance of some selected legumes for condiment (dawadawa) production. In: Book of Abstracts. Paper presented at the Scientific Session of the 9th AGM of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists, STEPRI HOUSE, Accra, Ghana (September 3-4 2008).
  • Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and P. Kumah (2008). Performance of some selected legumes for condiment (dawadawa) production. In: Book of Abstracts. Paper presented at the Scientific Session of the 9th AGM of the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists, STEPRI HOUSE, Accra, Ghana (September 3-4 2008). 
  • Kumah, P., F. Appiah, I. A. Idun and P. Danso (2007). Identification of harvesting and post-harvest practices and their potential effects on export of Voacanga Africana seeds. Paper presented at the First College Scientific Retreat, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST.. 19-21 Sept., 2007. Eusbett Hotel, Sunyani, Ghana.  

Appointments/Employment Records & Positions Held(Both Internal and external)

  • Head, Department of Horticulture, KNUST                                              2014
  • Vice President, Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH)                          2013
  • Senior Lecturer, KNUST                                                                        2011
  • Honourary Secretary, Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH)                  2008
  • Lecturer, KNUST