Dr. Abel Atukwase

Senior Lecturer
Makerere University, Uganda


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food Technology from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

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Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
Food Safety
Food Technology
Mycotoxins
Food Analysis

Selected Publications

  1. Tibagonzeka, J.E., G. Akumu, F. Kiyimba, A.A. wase and J. Wambete et al., 2018. Post-Harvest handling practices and losses for legumes and starchy staples in Uganda. Agric. Sci., 9: 141-156.
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  2. Bukusuba, J., A.N. Kaaya and A. Atukwase, 2018. Modelling the impact of stunting on child survival in a rural Ugandan Setting. BMC Nut., 10.1186/s40795-018-0220-4.
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  3. Bukusuba, J., A.N. Kaaya and A. Atukwase, 2017. Predictors of stunting in children aged 6 to 59 months: a case–control study in southwest Uganda. Food Nut. Bull., 38: 542-553.
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  4. Bukusuba, J., A.N. Kaaya and A. Atukwase, 2017. Predictors of stunting in children aged 6 to 59 months: A case–control study in southwest Uganda. Food Nut. Bull., 38: 542-553.
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  5. Tumuhimbise, G., J. Orishaba, A. Atukwase and A. Namutebi, 2013. Effect of salt on the sensory and keeping quality of orange fleshed sweetpotato crisps. Food Nut. Sci., 4: 454-460.
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  6. Atukwase, A., C. Muyanja and A.N. Kaaya, 2012. Potential for fumonisin production by strains of Gibberella fujikurioi species comples isolated from maize produced in Uganda. J. Biol. Sci., 12: 225-231.

  7. Atukwase, A., A.N. Kaaya and C. Muyanja, 2012. Dynamics of Fusarium and fumonisins in maize during storage – A case of the traditional storage structures commonly used in Uganda. Food Control, 26: 200-205.
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  8. Abel Atukwase, Archileo N. Kaaya, Charles Muyanja, Hester Vismer, John P. Rheeder 2012. Diversity of Gibberella fujikuroi Species Complex Isolated from Maize Produced in Uganda Int. J. Plant Pathol., 3: 1-13.
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  9. Samapundo, S., F. Devlieghere, B.D. Meulenaer, A. Atukwase, Y. Lamboni and J. Debevere, 2007. Sorption isotherms and isosteric heats of sorption of whole yellow dent corn. J. Food Eng., 79: 168-175.
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  10. Samapundo, S., D. Meulenaer, B. Atukwase, A.J. Debevere and F. Devlieghere, 2007. The influence of modified atmospheres and their interaction with water activity on the radial growth and fumonisin B(1) production of Fusarium verticillioides and F. proliferatum on corn. Part II: The effect of initial headspace oxygen concentration. Int. J. Food Microbiol., 113: 339-345.
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  11. Samapundo, S., B.D. Meulenaer, A. Atukwase, J. Debevere and F. Devlieghere, 2007. The influence of modified atmospheres and their interaction with water activity on the radial growth and fumonisin B(1) production of Fusarium verticillioides and F. proliferatum on corn. Part I: the effect of initial headspace carbon dioxide concentration. Int. J. Food Microbiol., 114: 160-167.
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