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. https://academic.oup.com/ajae/article/101/3/753/5355101
• 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.

2014

• Williams, S.B., Baributsa, D., Woloshuk, C. 2014. Assessing Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags to mitigate fungal growth and aflatoxin contamination. Journal of Stored Products Research, 59(7):190-196.
• Hell, K., Edoh Ognakossan, K., Lamboni, Y. 2014. PICS hermetic storage bags ineffective in controlling infestations of Prostephanus truncates and Dinoderus spp. in traditional cassava chips. Journal of Stored Products Research, 58(6):53-58.
• Jones, M., Alexander, C., Lowenberg-DeBoer, J. 2014. A simple methodology for measuring profitability of on-farm storage pest management in developing countries. Journal of Stored Products Research, 58(10):67-76.
• Baoua, I.B., Amadou, L., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2014. Triple bag hermetic technology for post-harvest preservation of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.). Journal of Stored Products Research, 58(5):48-52.
• Baoua, I.B., Amadou, L., Ousmane, B., Baributsa, D., Murdock, L.L. 2014. PICS bags for postharvest storage of maize in West Africa. Journal of Stored Products Research, 58(9):20-28.
• Affognon, H., Njoroge, A.W., Mutungi, C.M., Manono, J., Lamuka, P.O., Murdock, L.L. 2014. Storage of mung bean (Vigna radiata [L.] Wilczek) and pigeonpea grains (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millsp) in hermetic triple-layer bags stops losses caused by Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Journal of Stored Products Research, 58(9):39-47.
• Vales, M.I., Ranga Rao, G.V., Sudini, H., Patil, S.B., Murdock, L.L. 2014. Effective and economic storage of pigeonpea seed in triple layer plastic bags. Journal of Stored Products Research, 58(10):29-38.
• Murdock, L.L., Baoua, I.B. 2014. On Purdue Improved Cowpea Storage (PICS) Technology: Background, Mode of Action, Future Prospects. Journal of Stored Products Research, 58(9):3-11.

2013

• Baoua, I.B., Amadou, L., Lowenberg-DeBoer, J.D., Murdock, L.L. 2013. Side by side comparison of GrainPro and PICS bags for postharvest preservation of cowpea grain in Niger. Journal of Stored Products Research, 54(4):13-16.
• Baoua, I.B., Amadou, L., & Murdock, L.L. 2013. Triple bagging for cowpea storage in rural Niger: Questions farmers ask. Journal of Stored Products Research 52(7):86-92.
• García-Lara, S., et al. (2013). “Portable hermetic storage bag resistant to Prostephanus truncatus, Rhyzopertha dominica, and Callosobruchus maculatus.” Journal of Stored Products Research 54(0): 23-25.

2012

• Baoua, I.B., Margam, V., Amadou, L., Murdock, L.L. 2012. Performance of triple bagging hermetic technology for postharvest storage of cowpea grain in Niger. Journal of Stored Products Research, 51(5):81-85.
• Murdock, L. L., et al. (2012). “Death by desiccation: Effects of hermetic storage on cowpea bruchids.” Journal of Stored Products Research 49(0): 166-170.
• Anankware, P., et al. (2012). “Efficacy of the Multiple-Layer Hermetic Storage Bag for Biorational Management Of primary Beetle Pests of Stored Maize.”

2011

• Sanon, A., et al. (2011). “Triple-bagging of cowpeas within high density polyethylene bags to control the cowpea beetle Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae).” Journal of Stored Products Research 47(3): 210-215.
• Moussa, B., et al. (2011). “The economic impact of cowpea research in West and Central Africa: A regional impact assessment of improved cowpea storage technologies.” Journal of Stored Products Research 47(3): 147-156.
• Jones, M., Alexander, C., 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
• Jones, M., Alexander, C., 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

2010

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