Oriaku, Linus
Tom, Cyprian N.
Ekop, Ifiok
Akuwueke, Leonard
Umunna, M. F.
Ekop, Inemesit
Alaneme, George Uwadiegwu https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4863-7628
Ehiem, James
Ubuoh, Emmanuel
Ndukwu, Macmanus Chinenye https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1361-9991
Article History
Received: 31 December 2024
Accepted: 5 June 2025
First Online: 16 July 2025
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: By developing and validating a novel, low-cost composite underground storage technology incorporating plant-derived ash, this research aims to reduce food losses and improve food security for smallholder farmers in tropical African regions, promoting sustainable post-harvest management practices and enhancing the storage life of cocoyam, a staple crop,