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General information
| Innovation ID | 511 |
| Version ID | 398 |
| Innovation Title | Packaging materials and storage conditions suitable for high carotenoid plantain flour in Uganda |
| Innovation description | The proposed innovation is based on( i) establishing the right packaging materials and storage periods for high carotenoid plantain flour,(ii) the use of a 1-MCP, an ethylene inhibitor, to extend the postharvest storage of matooke and (iii) the 8MT capacity improved stores that are dark and allow temperature control by taking advantage of the cool air at night. |
| Reporting Staff | Emmanuel Alamu (IITA) |
| Year (Reporting) | 2020 |
| Reporting status | Approved |
| Innovation Type | Production systems and Management practices |
Stage reached
| Stage of Innovation | Stage 1: discovery/proof of concept |
| Year (Stage) | 2020 |
| Stage Description | The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) packaged flour retained carotenoid best compared to the polypropylene sack (PPS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaged flours. Preliminary data gave promising result with extending matooke green life up to 6 days according to the genotype/varieties. The technical viability of the stores has been proven when suitable |
| Has a lead organization | yes |
| Lead Organization | Bioversity International |
| Top 5 contributors | International Potato Center |
Contributions and mapping
| All partners | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture-CGIAR Center/Program (Center); International Potato Center-CGIAR Center/Program (Center); Makerere University-Academic Institutions (universities, colleges, etc.); National Agricultural Research Organisation-National Agricultural Research System (NARS) |
| Main CRP | CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas |
| Flagship project | FP4-Nutritious RTB food and added value through postharvest intervention |
| Cluster | CC4.1-Demand-led approaches to drive postharvest innovation and nutrition improvements |
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Scope
| Geographic scope | National |
| Regions | |
| Countries | Uganda |
Targeted outcomes
| Main Sub-IDO | Increased availability of diverse nutrient-rich foods |
| Other Sub-IDO | Reduced production risk |
| Other Sub-IDO | Diversified enterprise opportunities |
Evidences
| Evidences | "John Senkumba, Archileo Kaaya, WASUKIRA ARTHUR, Abel Atukwase. (1/7/2017). Effect of storage conditions on the processing quality of different potato varieties grown in Eastern Uganda.""Wauters, P. Parker, M. Naziri, D. (2020). Individual ambient ware potato storage excels in Uganda. Research Brief 06. Lima, Peru: International Potato Center. 2 p.""Caroline Nabukeera, Diego Naziri. (11/8/2017). Economic Viability of Ware Potato Storage in Ambient Stores in Eastern Uganda.""Pieter Wauters, Monica Parker. (16/12/2020). Assessment of the ware potato storage practices of farmers and traders in Uganda and the performance of improved ambient ware potato stores. Peru: International Potato Center (CIP)." |
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