Papers

2020

Kadjo, D., J. Ricker-Gilbert, J. Shively, and T. Abdoulaye. 2020. “Food Safety and Adverse Selection in Rural Maize Markets.” Journal of Agricultural Economics 71(2), 412-438. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1477-9552.12350
Quellhorst, HE, A. Njoroge, T. Venort, D. Baributsa. 2020. Postharvest management of grains in Haiti and gender roles. Sustainability 12(11), 4608.
Baributsa, D., Bakoye, O. N., Baoua, I. B., L., Murdock, 2020. Performance of five postharvest storage methods for maize preservation in Northern Benin. Insects: 11(8), 541.
Baributsa, Dieudonné, Ma Cristine Concepcion Ignacio. 2020. Developments in the use of hermetic bags for grain storage. In Advances in postharvest management of cereals and grains. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. https://www.bdschapters.com/webshop/open-access/developments-in-the-use-of-hermetic-bags-for-grain-storage/.
Baributsa, D., Njoroge, A.W. 2020. The use and profitability of hermetic technologies for grain storage among smallholder farmers in eastern Kenya. Journal of Stored Products Research. 87. 101618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101618.

2019

Omotilewa, O., J. Ricker-Gilbert, and J.H. Ainembambazi. 2019. “Subsidies for agricultural technology adoption: Evidence from randomized experiment in Uganda.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics 101(3): 753–772.
Channa, H., A. Chen, P. Pineda, J. Ricker-Gilbert and D. Stein. 2019. “What drives smallholder farmers’ willingness to pay for a new farm storage technology? Evidence from an Experimental Auction in Kenya.” Food Policy 85:64-71. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306919218306353
Njoroge, A., IB Baoua, D. Baributsa. 2019. Postharvest Management Practices of Grains in the Eastern Region of Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science; Vol. 11, No. 3; ISSN 1916-9752 E-ISSN 1916-9760
Bakoye, I. Baoua, L. Sitou, M. R. Moctar, L. Amadou, A. Njoroge, L. L. Murdock, D. Baributsa. 2019. Groundnut production and storage in the Sahel: challenges and opportunities in the Maradi and Zinder regions of Niger. J. of Agric. Sc. Vol. 11, No. 4: 25-34.
Kharel, K., L. Mason, L. L. Murdock, D. Baributsa. 2019. Efficacy of Hypoxia Against Tribolium Castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Throughout Ontogeny. Journal of Econ. Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz019
Nkhata, S. G., D. Ortiz, D. Baributsa, B. Hamaker, T. Rocheford, M. G. Ferruzzi. 2019. Assessment of oxygen sequestration on effectiveness of Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags in reducing carotenoid degradation during post-harvest storage of two biofortified orange maize genotypes. Journal of Cereal Science 87: 68-77.
A Njoroge, D Baributsa, RW Mankin. 2019. Monitoring postharvest insect pests’ impact on food security under lab and field conditions. Entomology 2019.
Njoroge, A.W., Mankin, R.W., Smith, B., Baributsa, D. 2019. Effects of Hypoxia on Acoustic Activity of Two Stored-Product Pests, Adult Emergence, and Grain Quality, Journal of Economic Entomology, toz110, https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz110
Waongo, A., Traore, F., Ba, M. N., Dabire-Binso, C., Murdock, L.L, Baributsa, D., Sanon, A. 2019. Effects of PICS bags on insect pests of sorghum during long-term storage in Burkina Faso. Journal of stored products research 83: 261-266
Mutambuki, K., Affognon, H., Likhayo, P., Baributsa, D. 2019. Evaluation of Purdue Improved Crop Storage Triple Layer Hermetic Storage Bag against Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Sitophilus zeamais (Motsch.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Insects: 10, 204.

2018

Omotilewa, O., J. Ricker-Gilbert, J.H. Ainembambazi, and G. Shively. 2018. “Does improved storage technology promote modern input use and food security? Evidence from a randomized trial in Uganda.” Journal of Development Economics 135:176-198.
Kadjo, D., J. Ricker-Gilbert, T. Abdoulaye, G. Shively, and N. Baco. 2018. Storage Decisions in Smallholder Rural Households Under Liquidity and Technology Constraints. Agricultural Economics 49(4): 435-454.
Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. 2018. Grain legume storage in developing nations. IN: Sivasankar, S. et al. (ed.), Achieving sustainable cultivation of grain legumes Volume 1: Advances in breeding and cultivation techniques, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK (ISBN: 978-1-78676-136-1)
Njoroge, A.W., R.W. Mankin, B.W. Smith, and D. Baributsa. 2018. Oxygen consumption and acoustic activity of adult Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) during hermetic storage. Insects, 9(2): 45.
Quellhorst, H., Williams, S.B., Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. 2018. Cumulative oxygen consumption during development of two postharvest insect pests: Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius and Plodia interpuctella Journal of Stored Products Research 77: 92-95.
Kharel, Kabita, Mason, Linda J., Williams, Scott B., Murdock, Larry L., Baoua, Ibrahim B., Baributsa, Dieudonné. 2018. A time-saving method for sealing Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags. Journal of Stored Products Research 77: 106-111.
Baoua, I.B., Bakoye, O., Amadou, L., Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. 2018. Performance of PICS bags under extreme conditions in the Sahel zone of Niger. Journal of Stored Products Research 76: 96-101.

2017

Tubbs, T., Woloshuk, C.P., Ileleji, K.E., 2017. A simple low-cost method of determining whether it is safe to store maize. AIMS Agriculture and Food, 2:43-55. DOI: 10.3934/agrfood.2017.1.43
Lane, B. and Woloshuk, C. 2017. Impact of storage environment on the efficacy of hermetic storage bags. Journal of Stored Products Research, 72: 83-89.
Baributsa, D., Baoua, I.B., Bakoye, O.N., Amadou, L., Murdock, L.L. 2017. PICS bags safely store unshelled and shelled groundnuts in Niger. Journal of Stored Products Research, 72:54-58
Afzal, I., Bakhtavar, M.A., Ishfaq, M., Sagheer, M., Baributsa, D. 2017. Maintaining dryness during storage contributes to higher maize seed quality. Journal of Stored Products Research, 72: 49–53
Yan, Y., Williams, S.B., Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. 2017. Hermetic storage of wheat and maize flour protects against red flour bettle (Tribolium castaneum Herbst). PLOS One Published: September 26, 2017 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0185386.
Williams, S.B., Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. (2017) Storage of maize in Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) Bags. PLOS One Published January 10, 2017. Published: September 26, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0168624.
Williams, S. B., Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. (2017) Safe storage of maize in alternative hermetic containers. Journal of Stored Products Research, 71: 125-129.
Bakoye, O.N., Baoua, I.B., Seyni, H., Amadou, L, Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. 2017. Quality of maize for sale in markets in Benin and Niger. Journal of Stored Products Research 71: 99-105.
Williams S.B., Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. 2017. Storage of Maize in Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) Bags. PLoS ONE 12(1): e0168624. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0168624
Williams, S.B., Murdock, L.L., Baributsa, D. 2017. Sorghum seed storage in Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags and improvised containers. Journal of Stored Products Research 72: 138-142.
Njoroge, A.W., R.W. Mankin, B.W. Smith, and D. Baributsa. 2017. Effects of hermetic storage on adult Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) acoustic activity and mortality. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110(6): 2707-2715.
Lane, B. and Woloshuk, C. 2017. Impact of storage environment on the efficacy of hermetic storage bags. Journal of Stored Products Research, 72: 83-89.

2016

Ng’ang’a, C. Mutungi, S. Imathiu, H. Affognon. 2016. Effect of triple-layer hermetic bagging on mould infection and aflatoxin contamination of maize during multi-month on-farm storage in Kenya. Journal of Stored Products Research, 69:119-128, ISSN 0022-474X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2016.07.005.
Tubbs, T., Baributsa, D., Woloshuk, C. 2016. Impact of opening hermetic storage bags on grain quality, fungal growth and aflatoxin accumulation. J. Stored Products Research, 69: 276-281.
Maina, A.W., Wagacha, J.M., Mwaura, F.B., Muthomi, J.W., Woloshuk, C.P. 2016. Postharvest practices of maize farmers in Kaiti District, Kenya and the impact of hermetic storage on populations of Aspergillus spp. And aflatoxin contamination. Journal of Food Research, 5, doi:10.5539/jfr.v5n6p53. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v5n6p53.
Maina, A.W., Wagacha, J.M., Mwaura, F.B., Muthomi, J.W., Woloshuk, C.P. 2016. Assessment of farmer’s maize production practices and effect of triple-layer hermetic storage on the population of Fusarium and fumonisin contamination. World Journal of Agricultural Research, 5, 21-30. Doi: 10.12691/wjar-5-1-4.
Kadjo, D., Ricker-Gilbert, J., Alexander, C. 2016. Estimating Price Discounts for Low-Quality Maize in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Benin. World Development 77:115-128.
Abdoulaye,T., Ainembabazi, J.H., Alexander, C.E., Baributsa, D., Kadjo, D., Moussa, B., Omotilewa, O., Ricker-Gilbert, J., Shiferaw. F. 2016. “Postharvest Loss of Maize and Grain Legumes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from Household Survey Data in Seven Countries”. Purdue University Extension Publication https://www.edustore.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=EC-807-W#.Vx56JBHkd9g.
Amadou, L., Baoua, I.B., Baributsa, D., Williams, S.B., Murdock, L.L. 2016. Triple bag hermetic technology for controlling a bruchid (Spermophagus sp.) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) in stored Hibiscus sabdariffa grain. Journal of Stored Products Research, 69(4):22-25.
Williams, S.B., Murdock, L.L., Kharel, K., Baributsa, D. 2016. Grain size and grain depth restrict oxygen movement in leaky hermetic containers and contribute to protective effect. Journal of Stored Products Research, 69(7):65-71.
Baoua, I.B., Amadou, L., Bakoye, O.N., Abdoulaye, O., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2016. Maize quality in markets in four West African countries. Journal of Stored Products Research, 69(5):26-30.
Yan, Y., Williams, S.B., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2016. Hypoxia Treatment of Callosobruchus maculatus Females and Its Effects on Reproductive Output and Development of Progeny Following Exposure. Insects, 7(2): 26.
Affognon, H.D., Njoroge, A.W., Mutungi, C.M., Manono, J., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2016. Storage of pigeonpea grain (Cajanus cajanus (L.) Millsp) in hermetic triple-layer bags prevents losses caused by Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)(Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Proceedings: XXIX International Horticultural Conference: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes: International Symposia on Postharvest Knowledge for the Future and Consumer and Sensory Driven Improvements to Fruits and Nuts. Acta Horticulturae, 1120: 245-251.
Baoua, I.B., Amadou, L., Bakoye, O.N., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2016. Triple bagging hermetic technology for post-harvest preservation of paddy rice Oryza sativa in the Sahel of West Africa. Journal of Stored Products Research, 68(7):73-79.
Ng’ang’a, J., Mutungi, C., Imathiu, S.M., et al. 2016. Low permeability triple-layer plastic bags prevent losses of maize caused by insects in rural on-farm stores. Food Sec. 8:621

2015

Mutungi, C.M., Affognon, H., Njoroge, A.W., Manono, J., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2015. Triple- Layer Plastic Bags Protect Dry Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Against Damage by Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) during Storage. Journal of Economic Entomology, 1-10 (2015).
Ricker-Gilbert, J., Jones, M. 2015. Does Access to Storage Protectant Increase Smallholder Adoption of Improved Maize Seed? Insights from Malawi’s input subsidy program, Food Policy, 50: 92-105.
Sudini, H., Ranga Rao, G.V., Gowda, C.L.L., Chandrika, R., Margam, V., Rathore, A., Murdock, L.L., 2015. Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags for safe storage of groundnuts. Journal of Stored Products Research, 64B (6):133-138.
Baoua, I.B., Amadou, L., Abdourahmane, M., Bakoye, O., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2015. Grain storage and insect pests of stored grain in rural Niger. Journal of Stored Products Research, 64: 8-12.
Affognon, H., Mutungi, C., Sanginga, P., Borgemeister, C. 2015. Unpacking Postharvest Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Meta-Analysis. World Development, 66(19):49-68.
Baributsa, D., Baoua, I., Abdoulaye, T., Murdock, L. L. 2015. A Guide on the Use of PICS Bags for Grain Storage. Purdue Extension Bulletin, Stored Grain, #E-265-W http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-265.pdf
Baributsa, D., Baoua, I., Djibo, K., Murdock, L.L. 2015. Using and Recycling Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) Bags. Purdue Extension Bulletin, Stored Grain, #E-264-W http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-264.pdf
Murdock, L. L., Baributsa, D. 2015. Hermetic storage for those who need it most – subsistence farmers. Proceedings of the Eleventh International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection, 24-28 November 2014, Chang Mai, Thailand; Julius-Kühn-Archiv, 310- 323 pp.
Martin, D.T, Williams, S., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2015. The effect of small leaks, grain bulk, and the patching of leaks on the performance of hermetic storage. Journal of Stored Products Research, 62: 40-45.
Martin, D.T., Baributsa, D., Huesing, J.E., Williams, S.B., Murdock, L.L. 2015. PICS bags protect wheat grain, Triticum aestivum (L.), against rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Stored Products Research, 63: 22-30.

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2011

2010

Baributsa, D., et al. (2010). “Profitable chemical-free cowpea storage technology for smallholder farmers in Africa: opportunities and challenges.” Julius-Kuhn-Archiv(425).

Publications

PICS Special Issue

Staff Papers

Jones, Mike, Alexander, Corinne, and Lowenberg-DeBoer, J., “An Initial Investigation of the Potential for Hermetic Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) Bags to Improve Incomes for Maize Producers in Sub-Saharan Africa,” Working Paper #11-3, September 2011, Department of Ag Economics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Jones, Mike, Alexander, Corinne, and Lowenberg-DeBoer, J., “Profitability of Hermetic Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) Bags for African Common Bean Producers,” Working Paper #11-6, November 2011, Department of Ag Economics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Graduate Master of Science Thesis

Martin, Daniel Thomas., 2014, “Wheat Stored in Triple Layer Plastic Bags: protection against the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzael. (coleoptera: curculionidae) and the effect of air leaks on hermetic storage.” Master of Science Thesis, Department of Entomology, Purdue University.

Kadjo, D.K., 2013, “Effects of Pest Damage and Grain Management Practices on Storage Behavior and Market Prices: Insights from Benin.” Master of Science Thesis, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University.

Jones, M.S., 2012, “Measuring the Value of African Household Grain Protection: Two Essays on Storage Economics and Market Valuation of Maize Attributes in Malawi.” Master of Science Thesis, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University.

Njoroge, Anastasia Wanjiru, 2012 “Effect of Solar Disinfestation and Purdue Improved Crop Storage Bagging in the Control ofProstephanus TruncatusHorn in Maize.” Master of Science Thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi. 84 pp.

Extension Publications

Purdue Improved Cowpea Storage (PICS) Technology

Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) Bag: Size Matters!

A Guide on the Use of PICS Bags for Grain Storage

Using and Recycling Purdue Improved Crop Storage Bags

Research Posters

D. Baributsa. Encouraging Marketing and Trade in Sub-Saharan Africa through Hermetic Storage of Crops by Smallholder Farmers. Poster presented during the Tanzania Collaboration Convening by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; April 2-4, 2014; Dar Es Salem, Tanzania.
H. D. Affognon, A. W. Njoroge and D. Baributsa. Can Triple Layer Hermetic PICS Bags Stop Heavy Infestation? Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
D. Affognon, A. W. Njoroge, D. Baributsa and L. L. Murdock. Storage of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgarisL.) in Hermetic Triple-Layer Bag Prevents Losses byAcanthoscelides obtectus(F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
J P. Anankware, K.Afreh –Nuamah, D. Obeng-Ofori and A. Adekunle. Effectiveness of the Triple-Layer Hermetic Bag AgainstProstephanus TruncatusandSitophilus Zeamaisin Three Varieties of Maize. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
R. Suleiman, D. Williams, A. Nissen, C. J. Bern, K. A. Rosentrater. Is Flint Corn Naturally Resistant toSitophilus zeamaisInfestation? Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
H. Sudini, G.V. Ranga Rao, C.L.L. Gowda, R. Chandrika, V. Margam, A. Rathore, and L.L. Murdock. Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) Bags for Safe Stor-age of Groundnuts. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
I.B. Baoua, L. Amadou, M. Abdourahmane, O. Bakoye, D. Baributsa and L.L. Murdock. Grain Storage and Insect Pests in Rural Niger. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
I.B. Baoua, L. Amadou, O. Bakoye, D. Baributsa and L.L. Murdock. PICS Bags for Post-Harvest Storage of Maize Grain in West Africa. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Sarr, D. Baributsa and I. Baoua. The Groundnut (Arachis hypogeaL.) Storage Status in the Cowpea Production and PICS Dissemination Areas of Senegal. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
C. M. Mutungi, H. D. Affognon, A. W. Njoroge, D. Baributsa and L. Murdock. Storage of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata[L.] Wilczek) and Pigeonpea Grains (Cajanus cajan[L.] Millsp) in Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS™) Bags Stops Losses Caused byCallosobruchus maculatus(F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Bbosa, T. J. Brumm, C. J. Bern and K. A. Rosentrater. Evaluation of Hermetic Maize Storage for Smallholder Farmers. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
B. Berg. The Effectiveness of PICS Technology in Rwandan Households. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
K. Mutambuki., H. D. Affognon and D. Baributsa. Evaluation of Triple Layer Hermetic Storage Bag (PICS) againstProstephanus truncatusandSitophilus zeamais. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
B. Moussa, S. Boureima, M. M. Madougou, D. Baributsa, and J. Lowenberg-DeBoer. Triple bag Technology for Bambara Nuts and Hibiscus seeds in Niger: A Profitable Investment. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Cugala, L. Muchiriuarapa, and H. Affognon. Do Triple Bag Hermetic Storage ControlProstephanus Truncatus(Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in Stored Maize in Mozambique? Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Z. Gitonga. Economic Analysis of Hermetic Maize Storage Technologies and their Impact on Welfare of Farm Households in Kenya. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Kasambala-Donga, Y. Tembo, G.K.C. Nyirenda. Impact of Triple Bagging Technology for ManagingProstephanus truncatus(Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in Stored Maize. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Kadjo, J. Ricker-Gilbert, C. Alexander, A. Tahirou, M. Nasser Baco. How Do Storage Losses and Price Seasonality Affect Food Security in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from Maize Farmers in Benin. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Hakimi, M. S. Rauf, Abdulrahim and H. Sabiri. PICS Bags Reduce Grain Storage Losses of Pulses in Afghanistan. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
K. E. Ileleji, N.K. Addae-Mensah and L. Mason. Exploiting the Advantages of a Post-Harvest Dichotomy: Store Wet First Rather Than Dry Immediately for Increased Control ofSitophilus zeamaisInfestation. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
M. Jones, C. Alexander, J. Ricker-Gilbert, N. Olynk, and J. Lowenberg-DeBoer. Consumer Preferences for Maize in Malawi: A Stated Preferences Approach with Attribute Non-Attendance to Evaluate Impact of Insect Damage, Variety, and Mold. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014.
Williams, S. B., Baributsa, D., Woloshuk, C. Impact of grain moisture on aflatoxin and seed germination under hermetic conditions. Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop. April 28, 2014 Nairobi, Kenya. Poster presented during the Hermetic Storage Technologies Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya; April, 28-29, 2014