Jane Ambuko

Jane Ambuko

University of Nairobi

H-index: 21

Africa-Kenya

About Jane Ambuko

Jane Ambuko, With an exceptional h-index of 21 and a recent h-index of 19 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of Nairobi, specializes in the field of Postharvest, Technology, Horticulture, Fruit Science.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

Assessment of factors influencing adoption of postharvest loss reduction practices along the mango value chain in Embu, Machakos, and Nairobi counties, Kenya

Using participatory videos in understanding farmers experiences with climate smart agricultural practices: reflections from Ghana

Podcast of the Food Systems Transformation in Kenya book launch

Using participatory videos in

Product and process development of mango flakes using response surface methodology

Formulation, acceptability, and chemical characteristics of mango nectar enriched with moringa moringa oleifera, lam leaves extract

Effect of varied calcium formulations and time of application on postharvest quality and organoleptic acceptability of mango fruits

Effectiveness of evaporative cooling to extend shelf life of fruits and vegetables

Jane Ambuko Information

University

Position

Doctor of Horticultural Science

Citations(all)

1271

Citations(since 2020)

1090

Cited By

436

hIndex(all)

21

hIndex(since 2020)

19

i10Index(all)

36

i10Index(since 2020)

32

Email

University Profile Page

University of Nairobi

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Jane Ambuko Skills & Research Interests

Postharvest

Technology

Horticulture

Fruit Science

Top articles of Jane Ambuko

Title

Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

Assessment of factors influencing adoption of postharvest loss reduction practices along the mango value chain in Embu, Machakos, and Nairobi counties, Kenya

Heliyon

ROSE Githumbi

JOHN Mburu

ACKELLO Ogutu

JANE Ambuko

2024/2/5

Using participatory videos in understanding farmers experiences with climate smart agricultural practices: reflections from Ghana

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Nana Afranaa Kwapong

Stephen Whitfield

Jane Ambuko

Daniel Adu Ankrah

Frans Swanepoel

2024/1/24

Podcast of the Food Systems Transformation in Kenya book launch

Ismahane Elouafi

Johan Swinnen

Hon Mueke

Gideon Obare

Juneweenex Mbuthia

...

2024/1/8

Using participatory videos in

Nana Afranaa Kwapong

Stephen Whitfield

Jane Ambuko

Daniel Adu Ankrah

Frans Swanepoel

2024

Product and process development of mango flakes using response surface methodology

East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation

Mwarome Jumbale

Michael Wandayi Okoth

George Ooko Abong

Jane Lukachi Ambuko

Duke Gekonge

2023/8/9

Formulation, acceptability, and chemical characteristics of mango nectar enriched with moringa moringa oleifera, lam leaves extract

East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation

Mbusa Sikwaya

George Abong

Jane Ambuko

Duke Gekonge

2023/8/9

Effect of varied calcium formulations and time of application on postharvest quality and organoleptic acceptability of mango fruits

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development

NM Bitange

GN Chemining’wa

J Ambuko

WO Owino

2023/4/2

Effectiveness of evaporative cooling to extend shelf life of fruits and vegetables

Jane Ambuko

Duncan Onyango Mbuge

Emmanuel Amwoka

2023/1/1

Toward sustainable transformation through postharvest management: Lessons from Kenya's mango value chain

Food Systems Transformation in Kenya

Jane Ambuko

Willis Owino

2023/12/20

Assessment of the Mineral Elements in the Soil of a Bixa Field and their Distribution in various Plant Tissues on Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer Amendments

African Journal of Horticultural Science

FN Pole

Jane Ambuko

LA Wasilwa

Joseph Gweyi-Onyango

2023/10/21

Factors Influencing Adoption of Postharvest Loss Reduction Practices Along the Mango Value Chain in Embu and Machakos Counties of Kenya

Available at SSRN 4272198

Rose Njeri Githumbi

John Irungu Mburu

Chris-Ackello Ogutu

Jane Ambuko

2022

Efficacy of Hexanal Field Spray on the Postharvest Life and Quality of Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya L.) in Kenya

Advances in Agriculture

Margaret J Hutchinson

John R Ouko

Peninah M Yumbya

Jane L Ambuko

Willis O Owino

...

2022/4/14

Analysis of Drivers of Postharvest Losses Along the Mango Value Chain in Embu and Machakos Counties of Kenya

Available at SSRN 4258659

Rose Njeri Githumbi

Chris-Ackello Ogutu

John Irungu Mburu

Jane Ambuko

2022

Research Article Efficacy of Hexanal Field Spray on the Postharvest Life and Quality of Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya L.) in Kenya

Margaret J Hutchinson

John R Ouko

Peninah M Yumbya

Jane L Ambuko

Willis O Owino

...

2022

Effects of mode and timing of calcium chloride application on tissue calcium concentration and acceptability of mango fruits

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development

NM Bitange

GN Chemining’wa

JL Ambuko

WO Owino

2022

Effect of CoolBotTM cold storage and modified atmosphere packaging on the shelf life and postharvest quality of collards

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development

Justa Kathambi

Jane Ambuko

Margaret Hutchinson

Willis Owino

2022

Effect of harvest stage and nitrogen fertilization on the postharvest shelf life of black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) and collard (Brassica oleracea var. acephala L.)

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development

Karen Gitau

Jane Ambuko

George Chemining’wa

Willis Owino

2022

Maturity indices of specific mango varieties produced at medium altitude agro-ecological zone in Kenya

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development

Jacinta Muiruri

Jane Ambuko

Richard Nyankanga

Willis O Owino

2022

EVALUATION OF THE RHIZOSPHERE SOIL PH AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY OF BIXA TREATED WITH DIFFERENT FERTILIZER AMENDMENTS

African Journal of Horticultural Science

Finyange N Pole

Patrick Joseph Gweyi-Onyango

Jane Ambuko

Lusike Wasilwa

2022/9/9

Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of selected storage technologies to preserve postharvest quality of mango fruit

IV All Africa Horticultural Congress-AAHC2021: Transformative Innovations in Horticulture 1348

EM Amwoka

JL Ambuko

HM Jesang

WO Owino

2021/3/29

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