Irene Akua Idun

Horticulture

About

Irene Akua Idun is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Horticulture of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. She is a graduate of KNUST (BSc and MSc) and Stellenbosch University, South Africa (PhD). Her teaching and research works focus on the major topics in Sensory evaluations and drivers of consumer preference for horticultural products, Use of various postharvest techniques for enhancing shelf life as well as, food safety for various fruits and vegetables.

Research Summary

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The researcher has made significant contributions across a wide range of disciplines, focusing on enhancing agricultural sustainability, productivity, and quality through innovative strategies. Their work extends from sustainable farming practices to traditional food applications, employing plant genetics, soil science, and eco-friendly practices to develop integrated systems that improve efficiency and resilience in diverse contexts like life sciences, plant biology, and urban development.

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Effect of ripening stage on composition, sensory qualities and acceptability of keitt mango (<i>mangifera indica</i> L.) chips(2011)

Rooting Response of Thuja occidentalis L. to Different Soilless Media and Stem Propagation Techniques in Ghana(2018)

Rooting and vegetative growth responses of "difficult- to-root" Ixora coccinea and Ficus benjamina cv. "starlight" to different stem cutting types and soilless media(2011)

Rooting and vegetative growth responses of “difficult-to-root” Ixora coccinea and Ficus benjamina cv. ‘starlight’ to different stem cutting types and soilless media(2011)

Graft success and seedling growth responses of cashew (Anacardium occidentalis) to three concentrations of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) and scion types(2025)

Influence Of The Size Of Nursery Bag On The Growth And Development Of Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale) Seedlings(2011)

Mitigating Global Food and Nutritional Insecurity: Role of Indigenous Crops(2023)

Impact of hydro-priming durations on viability, growth and seed yield of two rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i>) varieties(2024)

Different harvesting dates influence the growth, seed yield and quality of two rice varieties in Ghana(2025)

GROWTH AND SEED YIELD RESPONSES OF TWO SOYBEAN (Glycine max L. MERR.) VARIETIES TO COCONUT WATER PRIMING(2025)

Seed Size and Seed Cut-length Effects on Germination Behavior and Seedling Growth of Avocado (Persea americana Merr.)(2011)

PRIMING WITH BOTANICAL LEAF EXTRACTS ENHANCES EMERGENCE AND VIGOUR IN SOYBEAN (Glycine max)(2025)

EFFECT OF RIPENING ON EATING QUALITY OF 'KEITT' MANGO CHIPS(2011)

INFLUENCE OF PACLOBUTRAZOL CONCENTRATIONS, SOIL TYPES AND PRODUCTION SEASONS ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL ATTRIBUTES OF KEITT MANGOES(2025)

Drivers of consumer preference for apple eating quality and appearance among South African consumers of different ethnic and age groups(2016)

Preference of South African consumers for the eating quality and appearance of apples(2016)

COLD STORAGE: AN OPTION IN REDUCING PESTICIDE RESIDUE LEVELS IN CABBAGE (BRASSICA OLERACEA) HEADS(2014)

Effects of Harvesting Times and Germplasm Accessions on the Physical Properties of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Seeds(2022)

Growth, Yield and Shattering Dynamics of Seeds of Twelve Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Accessions(2021)

Effects of Germplasm Accessions and Packaging Materials on The Quality Characteristics of Roselle Seeds(2024)

Evaluation of Chrysopogon Aciculatus (Ritz.) Trin. Seed for Sod Production in Ghana: An Assessment of Growth Performance and Post Harvest Quality(2023)

Consumer preference, quality and shelf life of three popular varieties of banana (musa spp. AAA) in Ghana(2009)

Identification of Suitable Budwood Source through Quality Assessment of Avocado (Persea americana Mill.)(2022)

Sustainable Commercial Sod Production of Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda Grass) in Ghana: Assessing Growth, Visual, and Physical Quality(2024)

Growth and seed yield responses of okra to different rates of kitchen waste compost application in a tropical environment(2024)

Seed Viability, Growth and Yield Responses of Two Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L.) Varieties to Different Hydro-Priming Durations(2025)

Kumasi trees – project of the hearts. Decolonial strategies for advancing urban greenery in a Sub-Saharan city(2025)

Evaluating the quality and sensory characteristics of watermelon and apple juice blends(2025)

EFFECT OF POD SIZE AND FERMENTATION METHOD ON TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND THE CHEMICAL QUALITY OF COCOA (Theobroma cacao) BEANS(2025)

Soil Amendment with Poultry Manure, Biochar, and Coenzyme A Enhances Yield and Nutritional Composition of Moringa oleifera Lam.(2025)

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