George Ooko Abong

LiveDNA ID: 254.8181

16 Publications

0 Editorial Roles

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Education

Academic Background

Ph.D. University of Nairobi, Kenya Food Science and Technology | Completed: 2006

Publications (16)

Selected Scholarly Contributions

Feasibility of low-cost seed potato storage in Kenya: The case of diffused light storage in Nyandarua county.

Muthoni, J., J.N. Kabira, D. Kipkoech, G.O. Abong and J. Nderitu,

J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2013

Yield performance of potato seed tubers after long storage in diffused light store.

Muthoni, J., J.N. Kabira, D. Kipkoech, G.O. Abong and J. Nderitu,

J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2013

Release of three improved varieties for the expanded potato market in Kenya.

Onditi, J.O., S.W.K. Nderitu, J.A. Landeo, G.O. Abong, E.O. Sikinyi and J.N. Kabira,

Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2012

Diversity and characteristics of potato flakes in Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya.

Abong, G.O. and J.N. Kabira,

Global J. Sci. Front. Res., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2012

Effect of packaging and storage temperature on the shelf life of crisps from four Kenyan potato cultivars.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, J.K. Imungi and J.N. Kabira,

Am. J. Food Tech., | Journal Article

10.3923/ajft.2011.882.892

George Ooko Abong

2011

Effect of slice thickness and frying temperature on color, texture and sensory properties of crisps made from four Kenyan potato cultivars.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, J.K. Imungi and J.N. Kabira,

Am. J. Food Technol., | Journal Article

10.3923/ajft.2011.753.762

George Ooko Abong

2011

Losses of ascorbic acid during storage of fresh tubers, frying, packaging and storage of potato crisps from four Kenyan potato cultivars.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, J.K. Imungi and J.N. Kabira,

Am. J. Food Technol., | Journal Article

10.3923/ajft.2011.772.780

George Ooko Abong

2011

Suitability of three newly released Kenyan potato varieties for processing into crisps and French fries.

Abong, G.O. and J.N. Kabira,

Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2011

Characteristics of the potato crisps processing industry in Kenya.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, J.K. Imungi and J.N. Kabira,

J. Anim. Plant Sci., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2010

Consumption patterns, diversity and characteristics of potato crisps in Nairobi, Kenya.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, J.K. Imungi and J.N. Kabira,

J. Applied Biosci., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2010

Evaluation of selected Kenyan potato cultivars for processing into potato crisps.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, J.K. Imungi and J.N. Kabira,

Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2010

Effects of cultivar, frying temperature and slice thickness on oil uptake and sensory quality of potato crisps processed from four Kenyan potato cultivars.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, J.K. Imungi and J.N. Kabira,

J. Agric. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2010

Influence of potato cultivar and stage of maturity on oil content of French fries (chips) made from eight Kenyan potato cultivars.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, E.G. Karuri, J.N. Kabira and F.M. Mathooko,

Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2009

Evaluation of selected Kenyan potato cultivars for processing into French fries.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, E.G. Karuri, J.N. Kabira and F.M. Mathooko,

J. Anim. Plant Sci., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2009

Nutrient contents of raw and processed products from Kenyan potato cultivars.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, E.G. Karuri, J.N. Kabira and F.M. Mathooko,

J. Applied Biosci., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2009

Levels of reducing sugars in eight Kenyan potato cultivars as influenced by stage of maturity and storage conditions.

Abong, G.O., M.W. Okoth, E.G. Karuri, J.N. Kabira and F.M. Mathooko,

J. Anim. Plant Sci., | Journal Article

George Ooko Abong

2009