Ibok Oduro

Refereed Journal Articles
1. Achaglinkame, M.A., Owusu-Mensah, E., Boakye, A.A. and Oduro, I., 2020. Effect of Size and Drying Time on the Rehydration and Sensory Properties of Freeze-Dried Snails (Achatina achatina). International Journal of Food Science, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5714140
2. Akyereko, Y.G., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I., 2020. Influence of Processing Methods on Food Components and Glycaemic Index of Cassava-based Traditional Foods. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 8(1), pp.6-14.
3. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J. and Oduro, I. (2019). Improved Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Flour Blends: Its Potential Use in Extrusion Cooking. Scientific African, p.e00126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00126
4. Adi, D.D., Oduro, I.N. and Tortoe, C. (2019). Physicochemical Changes in Plantain During Normal Storage Ripening. Scientific African, 6, 1-12 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00164
5. Djameh, C., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K., Haslbeck, K. and Komlaga, G. A. (2019). West African sorghum beer fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae: fermentation by‐products. Journal of the Institute of Brewing. https://doi.org/10.1002/jib.562
6. Djameh, C., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K., Blay, Y. M. and Komlaga, G. A. (2019). West African sorghum beer fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae: shelf‐life and consumer acceptance. Journal of the Institute of Brewing. https://doi.org/10.1002/jib.563
7. Datsomor, D. N., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Kpodo, F. M. and Oduro, I. N. (2019). Okra pectin as lecithin substitute in chocolate. Scientific African, 3, p.e00070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00070
8. Laryea, D., Koomson, D., Oduro, I. and Carey, E., (2019). Evaluation of 10 genotypes of sweetpotato for fries. Food Science & Nutrition. 7, 589-598 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.881
9. Tetteh, O.N.A., Ulrichs, C., Huyskens-Keil, S., Mewis, I., Amaglo, N.K., Oduro, I.N., Adarkwah, C., Obeng-Ofori, D. and Förster, N., (2019). Effects of harvest techniques and drying methods on the stability of glucosinolates in Moringa oleifera leaves during post-harvest. Scientia Horticulturae, 246, 998-1004.
10. Boakye, A. A., Gudjónsdóttir, M., Wireko‐Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., & Chronakis, I. S. (2018). Water‐starch interactions of red and white cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). Starch‐Stärke, 1800128.
11. Asamoa A. A., Essel E. A., Agbernorhiv, J. A and Oduro I. N. (2018) Effect of Processing Methods on the Proximate Composition, Total Phenols and Antioxidant Properties of Two Mushroom Varieties. American Journal of Food and Nutrition 6 (2): 55-59, DOI: 10.12691/ajfn-6-2-4.

12. Owureku-Asare, M., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K., Tortoe, C. and Ambrose, R. P. K. (2018) Physicochemical and Nutritional Characteristics of Solar and Sun-dried Tomato Powder. Journal of Food Research 7(6): 1-15 https://doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v7n6p1
13. Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2018) Formulation and characterization of sweetpotato-based complementary food. Cogent Food & Agriculture 4 (1): 1-15.
14. Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Alba, K., Oduro, I. N., Morris, G. A. and Kontogiorgos, V. (2018) Structure-Function Relationships in Pectin Emulsification. Food Biophysics, 13(1): 1-9.
15. Adi, D. D., Oduro, I., Tortoe, C., Kwofie, E. M. and Simpson, B. K. (2018) Physicochemical Characteristics and Microbiological Quality of Senescent Plantain Products. Cogent Food & Agriculture; 4: 144159: 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2018.1441596

16. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I, Ellis, W. O., Gudjonsdottir, M. and Chronakis, I. (2018). Utilizing cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) for food and nutrition security, a review. Food Science and Nutrition. 6:703–713. DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.602
17. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Asante, J.O., Laryea, D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018). Recipe standardization of bread using cassava-wheat composite flour, Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, 1-24. DOI: 10.1080/15428052.2018.1429972, https://doi.org/10.1080/15428052.2018.1429972
18. Buckman, E. S., Oduro, I., Plahar, W. A., and Tortoe, C. (2018). Determination of the Chemical and Functional Properties of yam bean (Pachyrhizuserosus (L.) Urban) flour for food systems. Food science & nutrition 6 (2): 457-463. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.574
19. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Agbenorhevi J.K (2017) Quality Characteristics of Native Starch from Selected Improved Varieties of Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana 10 (1): 818-831
20. Sanful, R. E., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2017) Effects of pre-treatment and drying methods on the pasting characteristics, amylose content and colour of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) flour. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition 2(4):23-28.

21. Ofosu, I. W., Ellis, W. O., Nsiah, K. and Oduro, I. (2017) Neglected and Underutilized Legumes (NULs): Exposure Assessment, Habitual Cooking and Eating habits and Consumers’ characteristics. Journal of Food Security 5(5):169-175. DOI:10.12691/jfs 5-5-3.

22. Ofosu, I. W., Ellis, W. O., Nsiah, K. and Oduro, I. (2017) Neglected and Underutilized Legumes (NULs): Hazards and Probabilistic Risks associated with some selected dietary lectins. Journal of Food Security 5(6):212-222. DOI:10.12691/jfs 5-6-2.

23. Ofosu, I. W., Ellis, W. O., Nsiah, K. and Oduro, I. (2017) Essential Amino Acid Quality profile in Neglected and Underutilized Legumes (NULs). Food Science and Quality Management 68:16-22.
24. Grant, F.W., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D & Zaukuu, J.L.Z (2017) A Traditional Biscuit Fortified with Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Puree and Cowpea Flour. Food Science and Nutrition Technology. 2(2): 1-11 3.
25. Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2017) Effect of Drum Drying on the Colour, Functional and Pasting Properties of Sweetpotato-based Complementary Food. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 5(5), 210-219. Available online at DOI:10.12691/ajfst-5-5-7
26. Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Alba, K., Bingham, R. J., Oduro, I. N., Morris, G. A., and Kontogiorgos, V. (2017). Pectin isolation and characterization from six okra genotypes. Food Hydrocolloids, 72, 323–330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.06.014
27. Ayensu, J., Edusei, A., Oduro, I., and Larbie, C. (2017). Status of Some Antioxidant Micronutrient and Pregnancy Outcomes in Ghanaian Adolescents Attending Antenatal Clinic in Urban (Suntreso) and Rural (Mampong) Hospitals. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 7(2), 120–127. https://doi.org/10.9734/EJNFS/2017/24209
28. Boakye, A. A., Gudjónsdóttir, M., Skytte, J. L., Chronakis, I. S., Wireko-Manu, F. D., and Oduro, I. (2017). Characteristics of Xanthosoma sagittifolium roots during cooking, using physicochemical analysis, uniaxial compression, multispectral imaging and low field NMR spectroscopy. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-017-2704-7
29. Adu-Dapaah, H., Osei-Bonsu, I., Oduro, I. and Aseidu, J. (2017). Recent advances in production, processing and utilization of Moringa oleifera in Ghana. Acta horticulturae DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1158.21.
30. Appiah, F., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W.O. (2016). Nutritional composition of breadfruits (Artocarpus spp. and Treculia africana) in Ghana. Acta horticulturae 1128, 15-20 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1128.3
31. Iddrisu, I., Oduro, I. and Tandoh, M.A. (2016). The Effect of Dandelion Leaves and Roots on Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Journal of Nutritional Ecology and Food Research, 3(2): 125-132.
32. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Otu, M.B., Aryeetey, E., Quarcoo, C. and Oduro, I. (2016). Acceptability of Instant Cassava-soybean Based Complementary Food by Weaning Mothers. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology. 18(6): 1-11.
33. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Carey, E.E. (2016). Thermal Stability of β-Amylase Activity and Sugar Profile of Sweet-Potato Varieties during Processing. Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 6(4): 1–5.
34. Owureku-Asare, M., Kingsly Ambrose, R. P., Oduro, I., Tortoe, C. and Saalia, F.K. (2016). Consumer knowledge, preference, and perceived quality of dried tomato products in Ghana. Food Science and Nutrition, 1- 8, DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.439.
35. Zaukuu, J.-L. Z, Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2016). Processing methods and microbial assessment of pito (an African indigenous beer), at selected production sites in Ghana Institute of Brewing & Distilling. Journal Institute of Brewing, 1-9 DOI 10.1002/jib.373.
36. Adjepong, M., Agbenorku, P., Brown, P and Oduro, I. (2016). The role of antioxidant micronutrients in the rate of recovery of burn patients: a systematic review Burns and Trauma, 4(1): 1-7 DOI 10.1186/s41038-016-0044-x.
37. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agyare, A., Agbenorhevi, J., & Oduro, I. (2016). Development and Quality Assessment of Cassava-Sweetpotato Non-Alcoholic Beverage. MOJ Food Processing and Technology, 2(3): 1–5.
38. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Carey, E.E. (2016). Cooking Treatment Effects on Sugar Profile and Sweetness of Eleven-Released Sweet Potato Varieties. Journal of Food Process Technology, 7(4): 1-6.
39. Owusu, J., Oldham, J.H., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Amissah, A. and Nkrumah, K. (2016). Assessing the suitability of locally produced gum exudates in the food industry. International Journal of Technology and Management Research, 5: 24–30.
40. Laryea, D., Akoto, E.Y., Oduro, I. and Appaw, W.O. (2016). Consumer perception of traditional foods in Ghana: a case-study in Kumasi and Sekondi. Nutrition and Food Science, 46(1): 96 – 107.
41. Iddrisu, I., Oduro, I., Tandoh, M.A. and Annan, R.A. (2015). Anti-diabetic effect of dandelion leaves and roots in type two diabetic patients: A systematic review. Nutrition and Food Science, 45(3): 479-492.
42. Arthur, E., Oduro, I. and Kumah, P. (2015). Effect of Maturity Stage and Postharvest Calcium Chloride Treatment on the Quality and Storage Life of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum, Mill). Journal of Post-Harvest Technology, 3(3): 74-81.
43. Arthur, E., Oduro, I. and Kumah, P. (2015). Postharvest Quality Response of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum, Mill) Fruits to Different Concentrations of Calcium Chloride at Different Dip-Times. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 5 (1): 1-8.
44. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K., and Oduro, I. (2015). Antioxidant activity, total phenols and phytochemical constituents of four underutilised tropical fruits. International Food Research Journal, 22(1): 262-268.
45. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro I., Addo, A., and Adjei I.A (2015). Mathematical Modeling of Infra-red Drying of Mango-Sweetpotato Leathers. Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(4A): 334-340.
46. Buckman, E.S., Plahar, W.A., Oduro, I.N. and Carey, E.E. (2015). Effects of Sodium Metabisulphite and Blanching Pretreatments on the Quality Characteristics of Yam Bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) Flour. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 6(2): 138-144.
47. Adjepong, M., Agbenorku, P., Brown, P. and Oduro, I. (2015). The effect of dietary intake of antioxidant micronutrients on burn wound healing: a study in a tertiary health institution in a developing country. Burns and Trauma, 3(12): 1-7.
48. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I., Addo, A. and Ellis, W.O. (2015). Influence of Boiling, Temperature and Thickness on Drying Time of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera). Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(8): 701-706.
49. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I., Addo, A. and Ellis, W.O. (2015). Air Drying Characteristics of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera). Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(8): 693-700.
50. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014). Dietary fibre, ascorbic acid and proximate composition of tropical underutilised fruits. African Journal of Food Science, 8(6): 305-310.
51. Dossou, V.M., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Alemawor, F. and Oduro, I. (2014). Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Full Fat and Defatted Ackee (Blighia sapida) Aril Flours. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2(6): 187-191.
52. Asante, F.A., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Saalia, F.K. (2014). Effect of Planting Period and Site on the Chemical Composition and Milk Acceptability of Tigernut (Cyperus Esculentus L) Tubers in Ghana. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 2(3): 49-54.
53. Asante, F.A., Saalia, F.K., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2014). Modelling of Milk Solids Extraction from Tigernut (Cyperus Esculentus L) Tubers Using Response Surface Methodology. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Engineering, 4(3): 73-79.
54. Asante, F.A. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Saalia, F.K. (2014). Effect of Soaking and Cooking Methods on Extraction of Solids and Acceptability of Tiger Nut (Cyperus Esculentus L) Milk. Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2(2): 76-86.
55. Addy, R.N.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2014). Physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from four yam varieties. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2(6): 262-269.
56. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Dziedzoave, N.T. and Sarfo, K.J. (2014). Effect of air-rest treatment on rice malt. Plant Science International, 1(1): 41-46.
57. Akwetey, W. Y., Oduro, I.N. and W.O. Ellis. (2014). Whole cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) flour (WCPF) as non-conventional extender in meatloaf. Food Bioscience, 5:42–46.
58. De-Heer, N.E., Twumasi, P., Tandoh, M.A., Ankar-Brewoo, G. and Oduro, I. (2013). Formulation and Sensory Evaluation of Herb Tea from Moringa oleifera, Hibiscus sabdariffa and Cymbopogon citratus. Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 15(1): 53-62.
59. Wireko-Manu F.D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya Dixon, B. (2013). Food Quality Changes in Water Yam (Dioscorea Alata) During Growth and Storage. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Food Sciences, 1(3): 66-72.
60. Wireko-Manu F.D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Asiedu, R., B. Maziya Dixon (2013). Potential Health Benefits of Water Yam (Dioscorea alata). Food and Function, 4: 1496-1501.
61. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Asiedu, R., and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013). Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting and sensory characteristics. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 38(3): 1339–1345.
62. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro, I. and Addo, A. (2013). Effect of Dextrinized Sweet potatoes on the Physicochemical and Sensory Quality of Infra-Red Dried Mango Leather. Journal of Food Process Technology, 4: 230.
63. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I. and Ellis W.O. (2013). Effect of Pre-treatment and Drying on the Nutritional and Mineral Composition of D. bulbifera flour. Journal of Biological and Food Science Research, 2(4): 37-44.
64. Sanful R.E., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2013). Effect of pre-treatment and drying on the functional properties of D. bulbifera flour. Sky Journal of Food Science, 2(4): 27 – 34.
65. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2013). Proximate and Functional Properties of Five Local Varieties of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) in Ghana, Middle East Journal of Scientific Research, 14(7): 947-951.
66. Tobibu, S.A., Amankwah, E. and Oduro, I. (2013). Chemical stability of vacuum packaged West African cheese (Wagashie). Scientific Research and Essay, 8(26): 1212-1218.
67. Ofosu, I.W., Oppong, S.Y. and Oduro, I. (2012). Optimization of Incorporation Conditions of Renealmia battenbergiana Extract in Refined Bleached Deodorized (RBD) Palm Olein. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 3: 1076-1083.
68. Akwetey, W.Y., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I.N. (2012). Using Whole Cowpea Flour (WCPF) in Frankfurter-Type Sausages. Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(10): 450-455
69. Nagre, R.D., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2012). Yield and quality of Pycnanthus kombo kernel butter as affected by temperature-moisture interactions. African Journal of Food Science, 6(8): 224-231
70. Sarfo, N.S., Oduro, I. and Sarfo, K.J. (2012). Visible evidence for the formation of copper complexes in garlic extracts treated with copper sulfate and sodium nitrite mixture. Science Letter Journal, (1): 1-6
71. Appiah, F., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Agu, 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
72. Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2012). Predicting the digestibility of nutrient and energy values of 4 breadfruit varieties based on chemical analysis. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 11(4): 401-405
73. Ofosu, I.W., Owusu, A.A., Mensah, W.A., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (2011). Modeling the Formulation and Shelf Life of Avocado (Persea americana) Fruit Spread. American Journal of Food Technology, 6(8): 661-673
74. Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I., Ellis W.O. and Safo-Kantanka O. (2011). Factors Analysis and Age at Harvest Effect on the Quality of Flour from Four Cassava Varieties. World Journal of Diary & Food Sciences, 6(1): 43-54
75. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Asiedu, I.R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2011). Physicochemical and Pasting Characteristics of Water Yam (D. alata) in Comparison with Pona (D. rotundata) from Ghana. European Journal of Food Research & Review, 1(3): 149-158
76. Nagre, R.D., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Comparative physicochemical evaluation of kombo a kernel fat produced by three different processes. African Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2(4): 83-91
77. Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Safo-Kantanka O. (2011). Multivariate Analysis and Age at Harvest Effect on Sensory Preference of Gari from Four Cassava Varieties. American-Eurasian Journal of. Agriculture and Environmental Science, 11(3): 326-333
78. 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
79. Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Proximate and mineral composition of Artocarpus altilis pulp flour as affected by fermentation. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 10 (7): 653-657
80. 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): 73-79
81. Owusu, D., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Development of crackers from cassava and sweet potato flours using Moringa oleifera and Ipomoea batatas leaves as fortificant. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 1(3): 114-122
82. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Dziedzoave, N.T. and Sarfo, K.J. (2011). Improving the Malting Qualities of Rice Grain Using Gibberellic Acid (GA3). American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 1(4): 432-439
83. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I. and Sarfo, J., (2011). Steeping: A way of improving the malting of rice. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 35: 80-91
84. Ofosu, I.W., Appiah-Nkansah, E., Owusu, L., Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2010). Formulation of Annatto feed concentrate for layers and the evaluation of egg yolk colour preference of consumers. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 34(1):66-77
85. Wireku-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2010). Production of non-alcoholic beverage from sweetpoato (Ipomea batatas L.). Africa Journal of Food Science, 4(4): 180-183
86. Ofosu, I.W., Apea-Bah, F.B., Adu-Gyamfi, A., Ankar-Brewoo, G.M., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Boakye-Wallace, M. and Owusu-Marfo, A. (2010). Effect of irradiation on inoculated Salmonella parathyphi B and the colour of freeze-dried egg yolk. African Journal of Food Science, 4(9): 603-607
87. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Amoah, F.M. and Oldham, J.H. (2010). Utilization of Cashew Gum in the Production of Pineapple Jam and Cashew Apple Juice Drink. Global Science Books, 4(1): 12-16
88. Ofosu, I.W., Oduro, I., Ankar-Brewoo, G.M., Opoku, B.N. and Peterson, M.B. (2010). Pasting properties of starches and physicofunctional properties of proteins from some underutilized legumes. Macromolecules: An Indian Journal, 6(2): 100-109
89. Ofosu, I.W., Adjei, I.A., Kwetey, N.P.A., Ankar-Brewoo, G.M., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Quantitative descriptive sensory analysis of the performance of pregelatinized starch-protein admixtures at fat mimetic in wheat bread. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 8(10): 1559-1566
90. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Nutritional and some biochemical composition of D. alata (Dioscorea spp) tubers. International Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment, 7(2): 373-378
91. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Physicochemical and pasting characteristics of water yam (Dioscorea spp) and relationship with eating quality of pounded yam. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 7(2): 107-112
92. Oduro, I., Larbie C., Amoako T.N.E. and Antwi-Boasiako A.F. (2009). Proximate Composition and Basic Phytochemical Assessment of two varieties of Terminalia catappa (Indian Almond). Journal of Science and Technology, 29(2): 1-6
93. Appaw, O.W, Oduro, I and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Effect of Ethy-Gen II® Ripening Concentrate on Ripening and Sensory Properties of Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.). Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 8(10): 1641-1644
94. Ofori, G., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Dapaah, H.K. (2009). Assessment of Vitamin A content and Sensory Attributes of new Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes in Ghana. Africa Journal of Food Science, 3(7):184-192
95. Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Safo-Kantanka, O. (2009). Principal components analysis and age at harvest effect on quality of gari from four elite cassava varieties in Ghana. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8(9): 1943-1949
96. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K. (2008). Physicochemical properties of cashew tree gum. African Journal of Food Science, 2: 60-64
97. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K., Asante, F., and Bediako, S. (2008). Quality estimation of cashew gum in the production of chocolate pebbles. African Journal of Food Science, 2: 16-20
98. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Owusu, D. (2008). Nutritional Potential of two leafy vegetables: Moringa oleifera and Ipomoea batata leaves. Scientific Research and Essay, 3(2): 57–60
99. Oduro I., Ellis, W.O, Acquah, S. and Kyeremateng, F. (2008). Solar and tray-drying methods and physicochemical properties of sweetpotato starch. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science, 41(1): 95-102
100. Oduro, I., Sulemana, A., Ellis, W.O. and Oti-Boateng, P. (2007). Breakfast Meal from Breadfruit and Soybean Composite. Discovery and Innovation, 19: 238-242
101. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Narh, S.T. (2007) Expanding Breadfruit utilization, its potential for Pasta production. Discovery and Innovation, 19: 243-247.
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, 19: 267-270.
103. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Abodakpi, V.D. and Elebu, S.E. (2007). Effect of Soaking, Autoclaving and Repeated Boiling on Oligosaccharides in Cowpea. Nigerian Food Journal, 25(2): 88-94.
104. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham, J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K. (2007). Rheological properties of aqueous cashew tree gum solutions. Scientific Research and Essay, 2(10): 458-56.
105. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham, J.H., Ellis, W.O., Opoku-Ameyaw, K. and Hakeem, R.B. (2007). Locational and maturity effects on cashew tree gum production in Ghana. Scientific Research and Essay, 6(11): 499-501.
106. Aryee, F.N.A., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Afuakwa, J.J. (2006). The physicochemical properties of flour from 31 varieties of cassava. Food Control, 17: 916-922.
107. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Dzomeku, B.M., Darko-Mensah, K.O. and Anno-Nyako, F.O. (2006). Agronomic and Physiochemical Evaluation of FHIA-03 (Hybrid cooking banana) Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 8: 127-134.
108. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Terkuu, D.M. (2005). Preliminary Studies on Extension of the Shelf life of Pito. Journal of Science and Technology, 25(1): 11-15.
109. Baah, F.D, Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2005). 'Evaluation of the Suitability of Cassava and Sweetpotato Flours for Pasta Production. Journal of Science and Technology, 25(1): 16-24.
110. Owusu, J., Oldham, J.H., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Barimah, J. (2005). Viscosity studies of cashew gum. Tropical Science, 45: 86-89.
111. Ofosu, I.W., Oldham, J.H., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O (2004). Preparation of acetylated and carboxylated modified starches from cassava. Journal of Ghana Science Association, 6(1): 58-60.
112. Amissah, J.G.N., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Manful, J.T. (2003). Nutritional composition of bran from new rice varieties under study in Ghana. Food Control, 14: 21-24.
113. Oduro, W., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Tetteh, D. (2003). Meat quality assessment of selected wild mammalian species. Journal of Science and Technology, 23(2): 11-15.
114. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Manful, J.T. (2003) Rice Grain Quality: A comparison of local varieties with new varieties under study in Ghana. Food Control, 14: 507-514
115. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Barimah, J. and Otoo, J. A. (2003). Quality of starch from six (6) Japanese sweetpotato varieties under study in Ghana. African Journal of Root and Tuber Crops, 5(2): 38-40.
116. Oduro, W., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Tetteh, D. (2002). Meat yield and quality of selected snail species in Ghana. Journal Ghana Science Association, 4(2): 24-31.
117. Oduro, W, Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Farouk, D.A. (2002). Behaviour and Food Preference of Maxwell’s Duiker (Cephalophus Maxwelli Thunberg, 1789) In Captivity. International Journal on Nature Conservation in Africa, 18(2): 1-12.
118. Yempew, S., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Dziedzoave, N.T. (2001). Characterization of sweetpotato starch – The effect of cultivation time. Journal Ghana Science Association, 3: 41-44.
119. Oduro, W., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Tetteh, D. (2001). Nutritional quality of selected Ghanaian crab species. Journal Ghana Science Association, 3: 37-40.
120. Boakye, I.K., Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (2001). Characterization of starch from selected cassava varieties and their possible use for Pasta production. Journal Ghana Science Association, 3(2): 51-55.
121. Dziedzoave, N.T., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Oldham, J.H. (2000). Quality assessment of fermented cassava dough (agbelima) on Ghanaian markets. Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 5: 142-147.
122. Dziedzoave, N.T., Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (2000). Optimizing agbelima production: varietal and fermentation effect on product quality. Food Research International, 33: 867-873.
123. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Dziedzoave, N.T. and Nimako-Yeboah, K. (2000). Quality of gari from selected processing zones in Ghana. Food Control, 11: 297-303.
124. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Aryeetey, S.K., Ahenkora, K. and Otoo, J.A. (2000). Pasting characteristics of starches from new varieties of sweet potatoes. Tropical Science, 40: 25-28.
125. Oduro, I. and Clarke, B. (1999). The quality assessment of gari produced by using microwave energy. International Journal Food Science & Technology, 34: 365-370.
126. Appiah, F., Matthias, J., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro. I. (1998). Studies on Traditional Cheese (Woagashie) production in the Ashanti region. Journal of Ghana Science Association, 1(1): 96-104.
127. Ofosu-Okyere, A., Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (1997). A review of some packaging materials/techniques used in Ghana. Journal Univ. of Sci. & Tech., 17: 13-19.
128. Ellis, W.O., Baah, G.O. and Oduro, I. (1997). Effect of processing on the nutritional quality of ‘Zomkoum’. Chemistry and Industry, 9: 160-172.

Conference publications (edited/refereed)
1. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018) Resistant starch and in-Vitro Starch Digestibility of Bread Using Cassava-Wheat Composite Flour. Oral Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11 – 15 June
2. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Asante, J.O., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018) Stakeholder engagement in the process of recipe development for increased commercial up-take. Poster Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11 – 15 June
3. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Asante, J.O., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018) Recipe standardization and shelf-life of bread using cassava-wheat composite flour. Poster Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11 – 15 June
4. Laryea, D., Twumasi, G.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I. and Aidoo Robert (2018), Comparative studies of OFSP flour and puree-based complementary foods and its commercialization, Community of Practice (CoP) - Marketing, Processing and Utilization (MPU) meeting, Lotus Resort, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-24 April, 2018.
5. Laryea, D., Koomson, D., Oduro, I. and Carey, E. (2018). Evaluating Ten (10) genotypes of sweetpotato for fries, Community of Practice (CoP) - Marketing, Processing and Utilization (MPU) meeting, Lotus Resort, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-24 April, 2018.

6. Areyeetey, E., Antonio, F. K., Boakye-Yiadom, K. A., Manful, M. E., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the Entrepreneurial Potential among Students in KNUST. Poster presentation at the 1st Faculty of Biosciences Seminar and Poster Day, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.

7. Twumasi, G.A., Damian, L., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). The use of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) puree in complementary food. 1STFaculty of Bioscience Seminar and Poster Day, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.

8. Adjirakor, D., Boakye-Yiadom, K. A., Boakye, A. A., Pepra-Ameyaw N. B. and Oduro I. (2017). Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity and Body Mass Index of KNUST students. Poster presentation at the 1st Faculty of Biosciences Seminar and Poster Day,Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
9. Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Alba, K., Bingham, R. J., Oduro, I. N., Morris, G. A. and Kontogiorgos, V. (2017). Isolation and physicochemical characterization of pectin from six different okra genotypes. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017
10. Antonio, F. K., Owureku-Asare, M., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Alleged ‘tomato powder’ on the market: Kumasi in perspective. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 32.
11. Dapuliga, C., Zaukuu, J-L.Z., Boakye-Achampong, S., Laryea, D., Barimah, J., Offei-Darko, J. and Oduro, I. (2017) Upgrading an indigenous small-scale gari factory at Anloga-Kumasi for use as a resource centre. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.15.
12. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Carey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Mkumbira, J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P.E. (2017) Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about Sweetpotato” Training of Trainers Course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plans. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 16.
13. Aryeetey, E., Antonio, F.K., Manful, M.E., Boakye, A.A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the Entrepreneurial potential among students in KNUST. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.26.
14. Okyere, F., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Adu-kwarteng, E. (2017). Quality of boiled yam (ampesi) from minimally processed freezed stored yam. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 34.
15. Manful, M. E., Boakye, A. A., Akomea, S. and Oduro, I. (2017). Translating student’s academic research to the market; the case study of sweetpotato yogurt. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 37.
16. Twumasi, G. A., Damian, L., Manful, M. E., Antonio, F. K., Sahe, A. C., Aryeetey, E., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017) The use of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) puree in complementary food. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.40.
17. Datsomor, D. N., Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Oduro, I. N. and Kontogiorgos, V. (2017). Okra pectin as lecithin substitute in chocolate. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.50.
18. Grant, F. W., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Zaukuu, J-L. Z. (2017) Fortification of a traditional snack with Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato puree and cowpea flour. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 54.
19. Gyebi, E., Sahe, A. C., Aryeetey, E., Manful, M. E., Antonio, F. K., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the levels of heavy metals in street vended waakye. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.65.
20. Dapuliga, C., Zaukuu, J-L.Z., Boakye-Achampong, S., Laryea, D., Barimah, J., Offei-Darko, J. and Oduro, I. (2017) Baseline assessment of the socio-economic conditions and production constraints of a gari facility at Anloga, Kumasi. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 68.
21. Magnus-George, F., Boakye, A. A., Appaw, W. O., Antonio, F. K., Sahe, A. C., Manful, M. E., Aryeetey, E. and Oduro I. (2017) In-vitro starch digestibility of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) cormels. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 71.
22. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Agbenorhevi, J. K. (2017). Rapid assessment of key nutrients in sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) using Near Infra-Red Reflectance Spectroscopy: relevance in crop improvement. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 77.
23. Asante, J. O., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2017). Shelf life studies on wheat-cassava composite bread stored under different conditions by bread stakeholders. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 102.
24. Grant F. W., Oduro, I., and Wireko-Manu F. D. (2017). A traditional snack fortified with orange-fleshed sweetpotato and cowpea flour. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
25. Dapuliga, C., Barimah, J., Oduro, I., Zaukuu, J-L.Z., Offei-Darko, J., Boakye-Achampong, S. and Laryea, D. (2017). Upgrading an indigenous small-scale gari factory at Anloga-Kumasi for use as a resource centre. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
26. Antonio, F. K., Owureku-Asare, M., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I (2017). Alleged tomato powder on the market: Kumasi in perspective. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
27. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I. (2017). Tapping the potential of cocoyam (Xanthosoma Sagittifolium) for food and nutrition security. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
28. Aryeetey, E., Antonio, F. K., Manful, M. E., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the Entrepreneurial potential among students in KNUST. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
29. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Carey, E., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Mkumbira, J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P. E. (2017). Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about Sweetpotato” Training of Trainers Course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plans. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
30. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2016) Formulation and characterization of sweetpotato-based complementary food. Proceedings of the tenth Triennial Conference of the African Potato Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. October 9-14
31. Guðjónsdóttir, M., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Chronakis, I., and Oduro, I. (2016) Charactrization of Red and White cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). Proceedings of the thirteenth International Conference on the Application of Magnetic Resonance in Food Science, Karlsuhe, Germany. June 7-10
32. Oduro, I. (2016) Developing Roots and Tubers for Value Addition: The Way Forward Proceedings of the WAAPP Ghana NCOS Conference, CSIR-CRI, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana May 2
33. Achaglinkame, M.A., Owusu-Mensah, E., Boakye, A.A. and Oduro, I. (2016) Effect of size and drying time on the quality of freeze-dried snails. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. Best Poster presentation
34. Manful, M.E., Owusu-Mensah, E., Boakye, A.A. and Oduro, I. (2016) Recipe Standardization for production of sweetpotato yoghurt. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. Second best Oral presentation
35. Antonio F. K., Owureku-Asare M., Boakye A. A. and Oduro I. (2016) Physicochemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Commercial ‘Tomato Powder. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13
36. Datsomor, D.N. Kpodo, F.M., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I.N. (2016) Okra Pectin as Emulsifier in Chocolate. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. pp. 22
37. Asamoa, A.A., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Oduro, I.N. and Essel E.A. (2016) Effect of processing methods on the nutritional, total phenols and antioxidant properties of two mushroom varieties. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. pp. 21
38. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I.N., Sahe, A.C., Dossou, V.M. and Osei, J.A. (2016) Processing of Ackee Fruit Aril and its Applications. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. pp. 25
39. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agyare, A.N. and Oduro, I. (2016) Development and Quality Assessment of Cassava-Based Non-Alcoholic Beverage. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18‐22
40. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K., and Oduro, I. (2016) Extruded Snack (Yummy Pop) From Water Yam-Based Flour. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18‐22
41. Boakye, A.A., Kissi, A.K., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Chronakis, I., Guðjónsdóttir, M., and Oduro, I. (2016). Enhancing the food utilization of cocoyam: Development of Ԑtɔ-mix. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18‐22
42. Grant, F.W., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2016) Sensory Properties of an enriched traditional cassava starch biscuit. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18‐22
43. Oduro, I., Boakye, A.A., Aryeetey. E., Ametepey, E.E. And Tawiah Jnr. S. (2015) Students perspective on problem-based learning approach and traditional methods of teaching. Proceedings of the First Regional Conference on Problem- Based Learning & E- learning, KNUST- Kumasi, Ghana. November 30 – December 2
44. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Kontogiorgos, V., Morris, G.A., Kpodo, F.M., Oduro, I.N. and Bonsu K. O. (2015) Applications of Okra Pectins. Proceedings of the twenty ninth Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Association (GSA), Tamale. August 3-7. pp. 39
45. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Kontogiorgos, V., Morris, G.A., Kpodo, F.M., Oduro, I.N., Bonsu K. O. and Kaledzi, P.D. (2015) Okra extract – a versatile material for technological applications. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ESTE), August 6-7. pp. 27
46. Kpodo, F.M., Datsomor, D., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Kontogiorgos, V., Morris, G. A. and Oduro,I.N. (2015) Food, Non-Food and Medicinal Applications of Okra Polysaccharides. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 81
47. Hagan Rhule, M., Laryea, D., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2015) Development of Lactose-free Ice Cream from Tigernut Milk enriched with Sweetpotato. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 90
48. Iddrisu, I., Oduro, I. and Tandoh, M. (2015) Anti-Diabetic Effect of Dandelion Leaf and Root Powder in Type Two Diabetic Patients. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 84
49. Ayensu, J., Edusei, A and Oduro, I (2015) Antioxidant micronutrient status and pregnancy outcomes in adolescents. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 24
50. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2015) Orange-Flesh Sweetpotato-Based Complementary Food to Help Curb Vitamin A Deficiency in Ghana. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 86
51. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2015) Complementary Food from a blend of sweetpotato, millet and soybean. Proceedings of the Fourth Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association, KNUST, Kumasi. April, 15
52. Oteng, E., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2015) Cocoyam – cowpea – millet complementary food. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 88
53. Boakye A.A., Wireko-Manu F. D., Chronakis I. and Oduro I. (2014). Value addition of Roots and Tubers: A case-study of cocoyam. Oral Presentation: FAU-DDRN Annual Conference held at the UN city, Copenhagen, Denmark. Conference proceedings available at: http://fau.dk/conference-materials.html
54. Oduro, I., Boakye, A.A. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2013). Underutilised fruits as source of dietary fibre. Proceedings of the sixth Ghana Biomedical Convention, University of Cape-coast, Cape Coast. July 29 - 31
55. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Dossou, V.M., Osei, J.A. and Oduro, I. (2014) The potential of ackee aril flour for food applications. Proceedings of the sixth Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held in Accra, Ghana. July 21-25
56. Boakye A.A., Wireko-Manu F.D., Agbehernovi J. K. and Oduro I. (2014). Antioxidant activity, vitamin C and dietary fibre fractions of four indigenous underutilised fruits” Proceedings of the sixth Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held in Accra, Ghana. July 21-25
57. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014). Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Proceedings of the seventh Annual GRASAG-KNUST Research Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. pp 44
58. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2014) Value Addition of Sweetpotato in the Production of an Infant Food Blend: A Proposed research, Poster Presentation, Ghana Science Association 3rd Research Seminar. 24th April 2014
59. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014) Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Poster Presentation at 3rd Research Serminar, Ghana Science Association 24th April 2014
60. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014) Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Oral Presentation at 7th Annual GRASAG-KNUST Research Conference- Book of Abstract pp 44
61. Boakye A.A., Wireko-Manu F. D., Chronakis I. and Oduro I. (2014) Potentials of Cocoyam to Food Security in Ghana: Past, Present and the Way Forward. Poster presentation: 3rd Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
62. Oduro, I., Boakye, A.A. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2013) Underutilised fruits as source of dietary fibre. Oral presentation at the 6th Ghana Biomedical Convention held at the University of Cape-coast from July 29 - 31, 2013
63. Oduro, I., Appaw, W.O., Dery, E.K., Owusu-Mensah, E., Wiredu, C.B. and Carey, E.E. (2013) Acceptance and promotion of orange sweetpotato (OFSP) in Ghana Challenges and the way forward. Poster presented at the African Potato Association (APA) the 9 triennial conference held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya from June 30 - July 4 2013
64. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro, I. and Addo, A. (2013) Sweetpotato-mango leather - an alternative healthy snack. Poster presented at the African Potato Association (APA) the 9 triennial conference held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya from June 30 - July 4, 2013
65. Owusu-Mensah E., Oduro, I., Asadu-Agyei, J.N., Adofo, K., Obeng-Bio, E., Asamoah, N.O., Awoodzie, J.K. and Carey, E.E. (2012). Multi-locational Assessment of some physicochemical attributes and Amylase activity of sweetpotato varieties and Elite materials in Ghana. Proceedings of the sixteenth Triennial Symposium, International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Federal University of Agric, Abeokuta, Nigeria. September 23-28
66. Dery, E.K., Oduro, I. and Carey, E.E. (2012). The Effect of Catalytic Flameless Infrared (CFIR) drying on the functional properties of sweetpotato flour. Proceedings of the sixteenth Triennial Symposium, International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Federal University of Agric, Abeokuta, Nigeria. September 23-28
67. Peprah Ameyaw, N.B., Sarfo, K.J., Oduro, I.N. and Brown, K.P. (2011). Bio-coordination of crude Garlic Extract with Copper Ions Paper presentation at the Symposium on Natural Product Research in Ghana. “Natural Solution to 21st century Health Problems: from Research Laboratories to Commercialization. Organized by West African Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRESS) Ghana Chapter Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. March 24. pp 24
68. Nienu, N.P., Oduro, I.N. and Sarfo, K.J. (2011) Diastatic Activity of Ten Rice Varieties. Paper presented at the Symposium on Natural Product Research in Ghana. West African Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRESS) Ghana Chapter “Natural Solution to 21st century Health Problems: from Research Laboratories to Commercialization. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 24th March, 2011
69. Addy, R.N.A., Wireko-Manu F.D. and Oduro, I. (2011). Underutilized Yam Varieties: Proximate, Mineral and Sensory Properties. Proceedings of the twenty seventh Biennial Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. July 10-15. pp 40
70. Andoh, C.C., Oduro, I., Appaw, W.O. and Akoto, H.F. (2011). Nutritional Composition and Consumer Perception of Selected Traditional Foods in Axim. Proceedings of the twenty seventh Biennial Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. July 10-15. pp 50
71. Ofosu, W.I., Gyamfi-Mensah, N., Oduro, I. and Ankuey E. (2011). Phosphorylated Bambara Groundnuts Starch, Composited with its Defatted Flour for Noodle Preparation. Proceedings of the twenty seventh Biennial Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. July 10-15. pp 47
72. Gibbah, G.R., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2009). Glucose syrup from yam starch using rice malt as the source of enzymes. Proceedings of the fifteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Peru, November 2-6. pp. 100
73. Nnaji, C.O., Agyei,D., Appaw, W.O., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2009). Inhibition of enzymatic Browning in Dioscorea alata chips using natural anti-browning agents. Proceedings of the fifteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Peru, November 2-6. pp 98.
74. Opata, D.D., Asiedu-Larbi, J., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2009). Suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) in the production of couscous. Proceedings of the fifteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Peru, November 2-6. pp 99
75. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2007). Evaluation of Dioscorea alata varieties for making pounded yam. A paper presented at the 1st International Chester Food Science & Technology Conference Book of Abstract pp 14.
76. Nelson-Quartey, F.C., Amagloh, F.K., Oduro, I.N. and Ellis W.O. (2007) Formulation of an infant Food based on Breadfruit (Artocarpus Altilis) and Breadnut (Artocapus camansi) ISHS Acta Horticulturae 757: Editors: Ragone, D and Taylor, M.D. Proceeding of the First International Symposium on Breadfruit Research and Development November, 2007.
77. Apeah-Bah, F.B., Oduro I., Ellis, W.O. and Safo-Kantanka, O. (2007). Time of Harvesting and its effect on the quality of flour from four Cassava Varieties. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007.
78. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2007) Organoleptic Quality Assessment of Major Traditional Yam Products from Greater yam (Dioscorea alata). Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007. pp. 121.
79. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Arloo V. and Amagloh, F.K. (2007) Tin Size Impact on Loaf Volume and Crust Thickness of Cassava Composite Bread. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007. pp. 169.
80. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Akomeah-Adjei, and Amagloh, F.K. (2007). On-Farm Pretreatment of Yam tubers to extend shelf life. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007. Pp 554-558.
81. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Asamoah-Okyere, K.D., Adu-Amankwah, P., Alemawor, F. and Amagloh, F.K. (2007) Minimal Processing of Yam to Increase consumers’ acceptance. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007.pp 473-477
82. Akaba, D. A. Clarke, N. A., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Ofosu, W. I. (2007) Formulation of Hair Shampoo from Natural Available Resources in Ghana. Paper presented at the 25th Biennial conference of Ghana Science Association, CRIG, Tafo Akim (Cocoa College, Bunso), 5-10th August, 2007
83. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham J.H., Ellis, W.O., and Opoku-Ameyaw, K., Asante, F. and Bediako, S. (2007) Utilization of cashew tree gum in the production of chocolate pebbles. Paper presented at the 25th Biennial conference of Ghana Science Association, CRIG, Tafo Akim (Cocoa College, Bunso), 5-10th August, 2007
84. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham, J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K. (2007) Locational and maturity effects on cashew tree gum production in Ghana. Paper presented at the 25th Biennial conference of Ghana Science Association, CRIG, Tafo Akim (Cocoa College, Bunso), 5-10th August, 2007
85. Nelson-Quartey, F.C., Amagloh, F.K., Oduro, I.N. and Ellis W.O. (2007) Formulation of an infant Food based on Breadfruit (Artocarpus Altilis) and Breadnut (Artocapus camansi) ISHS Acta Horticulturae 757: I Proceeding of the First International Symposium on Breadfruit Research and Development Editors: Ragone, D and Taylor, M.D. November, 2007
86. Opata, D. D., Asiedu–Larbi. J., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2007) Couscous and French fries production from water yam (Dioscorea alata). Paper presented at IITA/IFAD Yam Technical Workshop, Paloma Hotel, Accra-Ghana, September 11-13, 2007
87. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Akanlu, S. (2006) Frafra Potato-The Neglected Tuber. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 116-126.
88. Ofosu, I.W., Adu-Poku, A., Arkorful, J., Kankam-Buadu, Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2006) Screening of Succinylated and Sulphated Starches for Novel Physicofunctional Properties for the Food Industry. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 70-75.
89. Mensah, F.O., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Donkor, G.O. (2006) Assessing the consumption patterns of snacks in Ghana. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 109-115
90. Oti-Boateng, P.E., Oduro, I., Aygeiwaa, F.A. and Ellis, W.O. (2006) Nutritional status of students in KNUST. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 97-108.
91. Oduro, I., Ellis W.O. and Koomson, G. (2005). Sweetpotato-A Versatile Crop. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26 – 29. (Peer reviewed)
92. Oduro, I., Ellis W.O., Nelson-Quartey, F. and Amagloh F.K. (2005). Utilization of Neglected Crop in Formulation of Weaning Food in Ghana. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26t – 29. (Peer reviewed)
93. Oduro, I., Oduro, W., Amoah, B. and Mensah, P.S. (2005) Local Attitudes towards Conservation and Tourism around the Kakum National Park, Ghana. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26 – 29. (Peer reviewed)
94. Oti-Boateng, P.E, Tete, K.A., Oduro, I. and Agyemang, F.A. (2005). Dietary Intervention is Key in Ameliorating Health Status in Women Living with HIV/AIDS (WLWHA) In Ghana. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26 – 29. (Peer reviewed).
95. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Alemanor, F. (2003). Browning intensity and Phenolic Compounds in Yams. (Dioscorea Spp.). Proceedings of the thirteenth Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania. November 9-15. Book of Abstract. pp 167
96. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Otoo, J.A., and Oduro, I., (2003) Screening of Sweetpotato for pound ability into fufu. Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Food Industries for Market Economy. Edited by Akoroda. Proceedings of the Eight Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC) September 2003. pp 138 – 141. (Peer reviewed)
97. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Fianko, K. and Otoo, J.A. (2003) Quality of Gari from 18 Sweetpotato varieties. (2003) Root Crops: Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Food Industries for Market Economy. Edited by Akoroda. Proceedings of the Eight Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC). September 2003. pp 146 – 149. (Peer reviewed)
98. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Nyarko, L., Koomson, G., and Otoo, J.A., (2003) Physico – chemical and pasting properties of flour grown in Ghana: Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Food Industries for Market Economy. Edited by Akoroda. Proceedings of the Eight Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC). September 2003. pp 142 – 145 (Peer reviewed)
99. Otoo, J.A., Missah, A., Osei, C., Manu-Aduening, J., Carson, A.G., Oduro, I., Okai, D.B., Marfo, K.A., Tuah, J.K, Asante, I., Lamptey, J.N.L., Dzereke, V., Haleegoah, J., Asubonteng, K.O. and Alhassan, A.Y. (2002). The release of the first four sweetpotato varieties in Ghana. In: Potential of Root Crops for Food and Industrial resources. M. Nakatani and K. Komaki (ed). Proceedings of twelfth Symposium of ISTRC, Tsukuba, Japan. September 10-16. pp. 210-215
100. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Otoo, J.A., Akuffo, A.O. and Moses, E. (2002) Production of gari from sweetpotato tubers. In: Potential of Root Crops for Food and Industrial resources. M. Nakatani and K. Komaki (ed). Proceedings of twelfth Symposium of ISTRC, Tsukuba, Japan. September 10-16. pp. 292-294. The best paper award
101. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, W. (2002) Value addition and its impact on Biodiversity Conservation: the case of Jachie Women’s Group. Proceedings of twelfth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Ottawa, Canada, July 27 – 31 (Peer reviewed)
102. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Johnson, W. and Aryee, F.N.A. (2002) Breadfruit, The Neglected fruit in Ghana. Proceedings of twelfth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Ottawa, Canada, July 27 – 31 (Peer reviewed)
103. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, W. and Oduro, I. (2001) Adding Value to Agrodiversity: Cassava Flour Production – The Jachie women’s Experience. Paper presented at Technical Working session on UNU/PLEC Biodiversity Conservation Work in Ghana, Kumasi, February14-17.
104. Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H., Dzogbefia, V.P. and Oduro, I. (1996). Application of gum technology in preservation of cassava – Field studies. Proceedings of Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineers, Kumasi, Ghana. September. 22-26. pp. 89-99
105. Oduro, I. and Clarke, B. (1994) Processing of Cassava into Gari. In: Postharvest News and Information. The fourth Postharvest Convention on appropriate Postharvest Technology for Developing Countries held at Silsoe College, Cranfield University, UK