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Adding value through the mechanization of post-harvest cassava processing, and its impact on household poverty in north-eastern Zambia, Abass, A., Amaza, P.*, Bachwenkizi, B., Alenkhe, B., Mukuka, I.* and Cromme, N., in: Applied Economics Letters, pages 1-5, ISSN 1350-4851, 2016. [DOI]
 
Adoption and impacts of improved post-harvest technologies on food security and welfare of maize-farming households in Tanzania: a comparative assessment, Mutungi, C., Manda, J., Feleke, S., Abass, A., Bekunda, M., Hoeschle-Zeledon, I. and Fischer, G., in: Food Security, pages 1-17, ISSN 1876-4517, 2023. [DOI]
 
Adoption of mechanized postharvest cassava processing technologies, and the determinants of high quality cassava flour (HQCF) processing in Tanzania, Amaza, P.*, Abass, A., Bachwenkizi, B. and Towo, E.*, in: Tropicultura, volume 34, number 4, pages 411-423, ISSN 0771-3312, 2016.
 
An assessment of the use of postharvest loss prevention technologies for cassava in Nigeria, Adejumo, O.*, Abass, A., Okoruwa, V.* and Salman, K. K.*, Tropentag, 2015.
 
Antagonistic microorganisms against postharvest rot pathogens in cassava and yams, Manjula, K., Richardson, O., Maina, M.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., Abstract (Poster) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa. 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Antagonistic microorganisms against postharvest rot pathogens in cassava and yams, Kumar, M., Okechukwu, R., Mwangi, M.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., Abstract (Poster) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa. 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Assessing the speed of improved postharvest technology adoption in Tanzania: The role of social learning and agricultural extension services, Manda, J., Feleke, S., Mutungi, C.*, Hirpa Tufa, A., Bekunda, M., Abdoulaye, T. and Alene, A., in: Technological Forecasting & Social Change, volume 202, number -: 123306, pages 1-14, ISSN 0040-1625, 2024. [DOI]
 
Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria, Sanni, L., Ezedinma, C., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Okechukwu, R., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B. and Ilona, P., in: Book of Abstracts of the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October-5 November 2004, Mombasa, Kenya, 2004.
 
Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria, Sanni, L., Ezedinma, C., Okechukwu, R., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ilona, P. and Dixon, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), ISBN 978-131-265-3, 2007.
 
Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria, Sanni, L., Ezedinma, C., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Okechukwu, R., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ilona, P. and Dixon, A., in: Proceedings of 9th ISTRC-AB symposium, pages 746-748, Mombasa, Kenya, 2007.
 
Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria: synthesis report, Sanni, L., Ezedinma, C., Okechukwu, R., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ilona, P. and Dixon, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), ISBN 978-131-274-2, 2007.
 
Cassava postharvest technology: a review of postharvest handling practices and value adding in the cassava chain, Opara, U. L.* and Abass, A., Abstract (Poster) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa, 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Catalogue of postharvest equipment for cassava processing, Sanni, L., Adelaja, M., Ezedinma, C., Okechukwu, R., Patino, M., Akoroda, M., Maziya-Dixon, B., Lemchi, J., Ilona, P., Okoro, E., Tarawali, G., Awodeyi, T., Bamkefa, B., Naji, N., Ogbe, F., Obi, O. and Ozigi, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), ISBN 978-131-271-8, 2006.
 
Characterizing the desirability of postharvest technologies for African conditions, Jeon, Y. W. and Halos-Kim, L., in: Enhancing postharvest technology generation and dissemination in Africa: proceedings of a workshop, Cotonou, Benin, 26-28 October 1998, pages 36-46, Sasakawa Africa Association, 1999.
 
Comparative effects of four botanicals and chemical gibberrellic acid (GA3) on the reduction of post-harvest losses in yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in storage, Eze, S. C.*, Asiegbu, J. E., Mbah, B.*, Orkwor, G. C. and Asiedu, R., in: Paper presented at the International Workshop on Post-Harvest and consumption of yam: loss reduction and improvement of product quality for African markets; June 17-19 2003, Cotonou, 2003.
 
Control of postharvest fungal rot of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) with botanicals, Sangoyomi, T.*, Asiedu, R. and Ekpo, E.*, in: Root crops: the small processor and development of local food industries for market economy: proceeding of the Eighth Triennial Syposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops - Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB), 12-16 November 2001, Ibadan, Nigeria, pages 545-550, 2003.
 
Effect of PICS bags and IRRI super bags on the control of postharvest pests in stored maize in Benin, Hell, K., Ognakossan, K. E. *, Lamboni, Y. and Coulibaly, O., Abstract (Poster) in Program and Book of Abstracts of the 5th World Cowpea Research Conference, held at Palm Beach Hotel, Saly, Senegal. 27 September - 1 October, 2010.
 
Effects of crop season, storage conditions, cultivars, and fungicide on postharvest mold fungi infecting sorghum grain, Navi, S., Bandyopadhyay, R., Nageswara Rao, T. G. and Hall, A., in: International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, volume 43, pages 65-68, 2002.
 
Enhancing generation of ascorbate in cassava storage roots to delay post-harvest physiological deterioration, Nyaboga, E., Vanderschuren, H., Nguu, E.* and Tripathi, L., Abstract, SP06-11 in Program and Abstracts, Second Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21-II). June 18-22, Kampala, Uganda., 2012.
 
Evaluation of isolates of Trichoderma, Pseudomonas and Bacillus species as treatment for the control of post-harvest fungal rot disease of yam (Dioscorea spp.), Dania, V., Fadina, O.*, Ayodele, M. and Kumar, P. L., in: Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, pages 1-15, ISSN 0323-5408, 2016. [DOI]
 
Exploring farmers' knowledge and approaches for reducing post-harvest physiological deterioration of cassava roots in Malawi, Masamba, K.*, Changadeya, W.*, Ntawuruhunga, P., Pankomera, P.*, Mbewe, W.* and Chipungu, F., in: Sustainability, volume 14, number : 2719, pages 1-13, ISSN 2071-1050, 2022. [DOI]
 
Farmers' guide to management of aflatoxins in maize in Africa: pre-harvest and post-harvest recommendations, IITA, and AgResults, , 2019.
 
First report of Nattrassia mangiferae as a postharvest fungal pathogen of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in Nigeria, Sangoyomi, T.*, Ekpo, E.* and Asiedu, R., in: Plant Disease, volume 86, number 8, pages 919, ISSN 0191-2917, 2002.
 
Fish losses for whom? A gendered assessment of post-harvest losses in the Barotse floodplain fishery, Zambia, Kaminski, A. M., Cole, S. M., Al Haddad, R. E., Kefi, A. S.*, Chilala, A. D.*, Chisule, G.*, Mukuka, K. N. *, Longley, C., Teoh, S. J. and Ward, A. R., in: Sustainability, volume 12, number -: 10091, pages 1-20, ISSN 2071-1050, 2020. [DOI]
 
Gender accommodative versus transformative approaches: a comparative assessment within a post-harvest fish loss reduction intervention, Cole, S. M., Kaminski, A. M., McDougall, C., Kefi, A. S.*, Marinda, P. A.*, Maliko, M.* and Mtonga, J.*, in: Gender, Technology and Development, volume 24, number 1, pages 48-65, ISSN 0971-8524, 2020. [DOI]
 
Genetic and cropping system effects on yield and postharvest characteristics of Musa species in Southeastern Nigeria, Baiyeri, K., Tenkouano, A., Mbah, B.* and Mbagwu, J., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 7, number 1, pages 1-7, ISSN 1021-9730, 1999.
 
Genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) germplasm through association mapping, Adewumi, A. S., Asare, P. A.*, Akintayo, O. T., Adejumobi, I. I., Adu, M. O.*, Taah, K. J.*, Afutu, E.*, Opoku, V. A.*, Stanley, A., Akaba, S.*, Mondo, J.*, Mushoriwa, H . and Agre, A. P., in: Frontiers in Horticulture, volume 3, number -: 1373327, pages 1-17, ISSN 2813-3595, 2024. [DOI]
 
Genetic variation of postharvest physiological deterioration susceptibility in a cassava germplasm, Moyib, K. O.*, Mkumbira, J., Odunola, O.*, Dixon, A., Akoroda, M. O.* and Kulakow, P., in: Crop Science, volume 55, pages 2701-2711, ISSN 0011-183X, 2015. [DOI]
 
Growing cassava: a training manual from production to postharvest, Abass, A., Towo, E.*, Mukuka, I.*, Okechukwu, R., Ranaivoson, R.*, Tarawali, G. and Kanju, E., 2014.
 
Harvesting and postharvest handling of cassava, IITA, , 2010.
 
Improved postharvest practices for reduction of losses and improvement of produce quality: a trainer's manual for smallholder maize farmers in Tanzania, Mutungi, C., Ndunguru, G.*, Gaspar, A. and Abass, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 2020.
 
Improved technologies for reducing post-harvest losses, Mutungi, C., Abass, A., Fischer, G. and Kotu, B. H., pages 91-105, chapter 7, CAB International, ISBN 978-1-800-62160-2, 2022. [DOI]
 
Improving postharvest technology development in Africa, Jeon, Y. W. and Halos-Kim, L., pages 133-141, Sasakawa African Association, Mexico City, Mexico, 1997.
 
Incidence and diversity of postharvest pathogens in Dioscorea yams in Nigeria, Dania, V., Fadina, O.*, Ayodele, M. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, P. 323 in the Book of Abstracts, 16th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC), 23 - 28th September, 2012.
 
Incidence and severity of postharvest tuber rot disease among four Dioscorea species, Dania, V., Fadina, O.*, Ayodele, M. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, p. 11 in the Nigerian Society of Plant Pathology(NSPP), 37th annual conference book of programme and abstracts. 6 - 10 May 2012, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria, 2012.
 
Market building for post-harvest technology through large-scale extension efforts, Baributsa, D., Abdoulaye, T., Lowenberg-DeBoer, J., Dabire, C.*, Moussa, B.*, Coulibaly, O. and Baoua, I.*, in: Journal of Stored Products Research, pages 1-8, ISSN 0022-474X, 2014. [DOI]
 
Nutritional benefits of improved post-harvest handling practices for maize and common beans in Northern Tanzania: a quantitative farm-level assessment, Mutungi, C., Amri, A., Gaspar, A. and Abass, A., in: Journal of Stored Products Research, volume 95, number -: 101918, pages 1-21, ISSN 0022-474X, 2022. [DOI]
 
On-farm comparison of different postharvest storage technologies in a maize farming system of Tanzania Central Corridor, Abass, A., Fischler, M.*, Schneider, K., Daudi, S.*, Gaspar, A., Rust, J.*, Kabula, E., Ndunguru, G., Madulu, D. and Msola, D.*, in: Journal of Stored Products Research, volume 77, pages 55-65, ISSN 0022-474X, 2018. [DOI]
 
Overcoming smallholder farmers' post-harvest constraints through harvest loans and storage technology: insights from a randomized controlled trial in Tanzania, Channa, H., Ricker-Gilbert, J., Feleke, S. and Abdoulaye, T., in: Journal of Development Economics, volume 157, number -: 102851, pages 1-25, ISSN 0304-3878, 2022. [DOI]
 
Overexpression of dehydroascorbate reductase in cassava delays post-harvest physiological deterioration, Nyaboga, E., Vanderschuren, H., Nguu, E.*, Gruissem, W. and Tripathi, L., Abstract, P. 71 in Abstract of papers of the International Confernece on Tropical Roots and Tubers for Sustainable Livelihood under changing agro-climate (ICTRT) 9-12 July 2013, Hotel Mascot, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 2013.
 
Partnership in developing postharvest technology for small-scale farmers, Jeon, Y. W., Mado, T. and Halos-Kim, L., in: Partnerships for rural development in sub-Saharan Africa: proceedings of a workshop, Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, 11–15 September 1998, pages 31-42, Center for Applied Studies in International Negotiations, 1999.
 
Performance of IITA-developed cassava postharvest technologies, Jeon, Y. W. and Halos, L. S., 1991.
 
Post-harvest evaluation of Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes f. sp. manihotis on cassava genotypes, Fokunang, C.*, in: Plant Pathology Journal, volume 5, number 1, pages 60-66, ISSN 1812-5387, 2006.
 
Post-harvest factors of cassava processing and utilization, Hahn, N. D., pages 246-255, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1988.
 
Post-harvest food losses in a maize-based farming system of semi-arid savannah area of Tanzania, Abass, A., Ndunguru, G., Mamiro, P.*, Alenkhe, B., Mlingi, N. and Bekunda, M., in: Journal of Stored Products Research, volume 57, pages 49-57, ISSN 0022-474X, 2014. [DOI]
 
Post-harvest handling guidelines for legumes: Zimbabwe, Zamasiya, B., Chabata, I. and N2Africa, , Booklet, 2013.
 
Post-harvest insect infestation in maize grain stored in woven polypropylene and in hermetic bags, Ognakossan, K. E. *, Tounou, A. K.*, Lamboni, Y. and Hell, K., in: International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, volume 33, number 1, pages 71-81, ISSN 1742-7584, 2013.
 
Postharvest operations and quality specifications for rice: a trainer's manual for smallholder farmers in Tanzania, Mutungi, C., Gaspar, A. and Abass, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 2020.
 
Postharvest physiology of plantain and banana: IITA research guide, No 64, Hartley, P.V., IITA research guide, No 64, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), ISBN 978-131-146-0, 1998.
 
Post-harvest practices for climbing beans, NARO, , IITA, and N2Africa, , N2Africa, 2019.
 
Postharvest processes of edible insects in Africa: a review of processing methods, and the implications for nutrition, safety and new products development, Mutungi, C., Irungu, F. G.*, Nduko, J.*, Mutua, F.*, Affognon, H., Nakimbugwe, D.*, Ekesi, S. and Fiaboe, K. K.+, in: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, pages 1-23, ISSN 1040-8398, 2017. [DOI]
 
Postharvest quality of plantains and cooking bananas, Ferris, R. S. B., Adeniji, T. A., Chukwu, U., Akalumhe, Y. O., Vuylsteke, D. and Ortiz, R., in: Plantain and banana production and research in West and Central Africa: proceedings, Regional Workshop, Onne, Nigeria, 23-28 Sep 1995, pages 15-22, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1996.
 
Postharvest technology and commodity marketing, 1995.
 
Postharvest technology and commodity marketing, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1998.
 
Post-harvest technology change in cassava processing: a choice paradigm, Adejumo, O.*, Okoruwa, V.*, Abass, A. and Salman, K. K.*, in: Scientific African, volume 7, number -: e00276, pages 1-10, ISSN 0036-8733, 2020. [DOI]
 
Pre- and postharvest management of aflatoxin contamination in peanuts, Waliyar, F., Kumar, P. L., Traore, B. R., Ntare, B. R. and Kodio, O., pages 209-218, chapter 18, CABI Publishing, ISBN 978-1-84593-082-0, 2008.
 
Pre-and-postharvest management of aflatoxin in maize: an African perspective, Hell, K., Fandohan, P.*, Bandyopadhyay, R., Kiewnick, S., Sikora, R. and Cotty, P., pages 219-230, chapter 19, CABI Publishing, ISBN 978-1-84593-082-0, 2008.
 
Promoting improvements in postharvest systems in sub-Saharan Africa: the role of IITA, Bokanga, M., in: Enhancing postharvest technology generation and dissemination in Africa: proceedings of a workshop, Cotonou, Benin, 26–28 October 1998, pages 27-31, Sasakawa Africa Association, 1999.
 
Propagation of mycotoxigenic fungi in maize stores by post-harvest insects, Lamboni, Y. and Hell, K., in: International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, volume 29, number 1, pages 31-39, ISSN 1742-7584, 2009.
 
Reduction of tomato losses through implementation of simple postharvest techniques using rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil in Bushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sibomana, I. C., The University of Yaounde I, 2020.
 
Strategies for effective cassava postharvest system in Nigeria, Sanni, L., Akoroda, M., Phillips, T. and Dixon, A., in: Book of Abstracts of the 6th International Scientific Meeting of the Cassava Biotechnology Network, 8-14 March 2004, CIAT, Cali, Colombia, CIAT, Cali, Colombia, 2004.
 
The economics of post-harvest loss and loss-preventing technologies in developing Countries, Ricker-Gilbert, J., Omotilewa, O. J. and Kadjo, D., in: Annual Review of Resource Economics, volume 14, pages 243-265, ISSN 1941-1340, 2022. [DOI]
 
The efects of magnetic induction on physicochemical nutritional glycoalkaloids, antioxidants, and postharvest losses of stored potatoes, Irungu, F. G.*, Egerton University, 2024.
 
The effect of post-harvest water treatment on physiochemical properties, aspergilli load and quality of groundnut, Mwila, M. C.*, University of Lusaka, 2023.
 
The effects of genotype, damage, maturity and environmental conditions on the postharvest life of plantain, Ferris, R. S. B., Hotsonyame, G. K., Wainwright, H.* and Thompson, A. K., in: Tropical Agriculture, volume 70, number 1, pages 45-50, 1993.
 
The effects of maize variety on the density of Prostephanus truncatus (Col.: Bostrichidae) and Sitophilus zeamais (Col.: Curculionidae) in post-harvest stores in Benin Republic, Meikle, W., Adda, C., Azoma, K., Borgemeister, C., Degbey, P., Djomamou, B. and Markham, R., in: Journal of Stored Products Research, volume 34, number 1, pages 45-58, ISSN 0022-474X, 1998.
 
The importance of Mussidia nigrivenella ragonot (Lepidoptera: phralidae) as a post-harvest pest in different storage structures in Benin, Agboka, K., Schulthess, F., Tamo, M., Hell, K. and Vidal, S., in: Journal of Stored Products Research, volume 46, pages 81-86, 2010.
 
The importance of store hygiene for reducing post-harvest losses in smallholder farmers' stores: evidence from a maize-based farming system in Kenya, Makinya, K. J., Wagacha, M.*, Odhiambo, J. A.*, Likhayo, P., Edoh-Ognakossan, K., Tefera, T., Abass, A. and Mutungi, C., in: Journal of Stored Products Research, volume 90, number -: 101757, pages 1-13, ISSN 0022-474X, 2021. [DOI]
 
Towards closer collaboration and co-ordination in the postharvest sector—a CGIAR strategy perspective, Ferris, R. S. B., Best, R., Goletti, F. and Wheatley, C., in: From biological control to a systems approach in post-harvest:, pages 182-198, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA); GTZ,, 1999.
 
Training manual on cassava postharvest processing and equipment: Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program-Phase 1 (ATASP-1), Okechukwu, R., Tarawali, G., Asumugha, G., Dixon, A., Dashiell, K., Udensi, U., Rogers, S., Adewale, K., Oyebanji, O. O. and Izuakor, F., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 2020.
 
Variation of postharvest physiology deterioration and some desirable agronomic traits in fouty-three CMD-resistant improved liens of cassava, Kehinde, M. O., Mkumbira, J., Odunola, O.* and Dixon, A., in: Root and tuber crops for poverty alleviation through science and technology for sustainable development: proceedings of the 10th symposium of ISTRC-AB held from 8-12 October, 2007 in Maputo, Mozambique, pages 459-460, ISTRC-AB, 2010.
 
Antagonistic microorganisms against postharvest rot pathogens in cassava and yams, Manjula, K., Richardson, O., Maina, M.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., Abstract (Poster) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa. 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Keywords:Biocontrol, antagonists, postharvest, yam, cassava

Development and dissemination of a manual cassava chipper in Cameroon, Njukwe, E., Duindam, J. W., Hauser, S., Maziya-Dixon, B., Amadou Thierno, D., Onadipe, O. O., Mbairanodji, A.*, Ngue-Bissa, T.*, Kirscht, H. and Hanna, R., in: Tropical Roots and Tuber Crops and the Challenges of Globalization and Climate Changes: proceedings of the 11th Triennial Symposium of the ISTRC-AB, Memling Hotel, Kinshasa, DR Congo, 4 to 8 October, 2010, pages 449-452, International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC-AB), 2012.
 
Food quality and future market potential for plantain, plantain hybrids, and cooking bananas in west Africa, Ferris, R. S. B., Ortiz, R., Akele, S.*, Akalumhe, Y. O., Chukwu, U., Crouch, J. H. and Vuylsteke, D., pages 93-107, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), 1998.
 
Genetic modification of plants to enhance fungal resistance, Tripathi, L., pages 157-179, Research Signpost, ISBN 81-7895-244-0, 2007.
 
Manual: fresh cassava roots handling for waxing and relative humidity storage, Waigumba, S.*, Matovu, M.*, Nuwamanya, E.*, Nyamutoka, P.*, Kaliisa, R.*, Nanyondo, R.*, Muyinza, H.*, Wanda, K. and Abass, A., CGIAR, 2016.
 
Manual: setting up a packhouse for waxing and relative humidity storage of fresh cassava roots, Matovu, M.*, Wanda, K., Alenkhe, B., Muyinza, H.*, Nuwamanya, E.*, Aceng, S.*, Nyamutoka, P.*, Menya, G.*, Nyakaisiki, E.*, Nanyondo, R.*, Kaliisa, R.*, Waigumba, S.*, Kwagala, I.* and Abass, A., CGIAR, 2016.
 
PICS bags: chemical-free crop storage, Baributsa, D., Baoua, I.*, Abdoulaye, T., Dabire, C.*, Alexander, C. and Murdock, L. L., Purdue University, Department of Entomology, 2015.
 
Purdue improved cowpea storage (PICS) technology, Baributsa, D., Baoua, I.*, Lowenberg-DeBoer, J., Abdoulaye, T. and Murdock, L. L., Purdue University, Department of Entomology, 2012.
 
Fruit characteristics and ripening pattern of ten Musa genotypes in a sub-humid environment in Nigeria, Baiyeri, K. and Tenkouano, A., in: Fruits, volume 63, number 1, pages 3-9, 2008.
 
Abstract:
Introduction. Conventional evaluation of Musa through multilocation trials has often been carried out to ascertain the yield stability and ecological range of new varieties but, for prospective growers, it is equally important to know the fruit characteristics and ripening pattern of the genotypes. Indeed, fruit characteristics determine consumers' attitudes towards the new varieties, and the associated market value of these varieties. Materials and methods. The metric traits and ripening pattern of fruits from nine Musa hybrids and one local variety of plantain were evaluated during two cropping seasons in a sub-humid environment in Nigeria. Results. All the traits measured varied with the genotype, but cropping cycle influenced only fruit weight and days to complete senescence of fruits. The interaction between genotype and cropping cycle was significant on fruit weight, fruit length and days to attain four different ripening stages. Most genotypes had better values in the ratoon harvest than in the plant crop. Fruit length and shape of PITA 21 were comparable with those of the local check, but the index of edible proportion was highest in PITA 22. PITA 21 and PITA 26 had the longest green life and total shelf life. Conclusion. The genotypes evaluated in our study revealed different utilization potentials. Also, the better postharvest life of some of the hybrids and comparable metric traits with the local check suggested the high adoption potential of the hybrids.