Department: Post-harvest Management

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Publications

1. Kuyu, Chala G., Yetenayet B. Tola, Ali Mohammed, Aresawum Mengesh, and Joseph J. Mpagalile. “Evaluation of different grain storage technologies against storage insect pests over an extended storage time.” Journal of Stored Products Research 96 (2022): 101945.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2022.101945
2. Esayas Mendesil, Kuyu Chala G, Peter Anderson. Effects of storage in triple-layer hermetic bags on stored field pea grain quality and infestation by the pea weevil, Bruchus pisorum L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Journal of stored product research Volume 95, January 2022, 101919. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1eFws,Wj4klzk
3. Bereka, T.Y., Kuyu, Chala.G., Tolera, K.D. and Addis, E.M., 2021. Current postharvest practices and aflatoxin contamination awareness amongst maize producers in Jimma Zone, Southwest of Ethiopia. World Mycotoxin Journal, pp.1-10. https://doi.org/10.3920/WMJ2020.2642
4. Kuyu, Chala.G., and Bereka, T.Y., 2020. Review on contribution of indigenous food preparation and preservation techniques to attainment of food security in Ethiopian. Food science & nutrition, 8(1), pp.3-15. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1274
5. Abera, G., Ibrahim, A.M., Forsido, S.F. and Kuyu, Chala.G., 2020. Assessment on post harvest losses of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentem Mill.) in selected districts of East Shewa Zone of Ethiopia using a commodity system analysis methodology. Heliyon, 6(4), p.e03749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03749
6. Haile, M., Duguma, H.T., Chameno, G. and Kuyu, Chala.G., 2019. Effects of location and extraction solvent on physico chemical properties of Moringa stenopetala seed oil. Heliyon, 5(11), p.e02781. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02781
7. Kuyu, Chala.G., Tola, Y.B. and Abdi, G.G., 2019. Study on post-harvest quantitative and qualitative losses of potato tubers from two different road access districts of Jimma zone, South West Ethiopia. Heliyon, 5(8), p.e02272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02272
8. Dufera, L.T., Tadesse, A.Y., Gobena, W.S. and Kuyu, Chala.G., 2019. On farm evaluation of Eucalyptus globulus Labill leaf and Chenopodium ambrosioides L. whole plant powder against storage insect pests in stored maize at Sokoru district in Jimma zone of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. Psyche, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/2306742
9. Eshetu, A., Ibrahim, A.M., Forsido, S.F. and Kuyu, Chala.G., 2019. Effect of beeswax and chitosan treatments on quality and shelf life of selected mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivars. Heliyon, 5(1), p.e01116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e01116
10. Kuyu, Chala.G., Tola, Y.B., Mohammed, A. and Ramaswamy, H.S., 2018. Determination of citric acid pretreatment effect on nutrient content, bioactive components, and total antioxidant capacity of dried sweet potato flour. Food science & nutrition, 6(6), pp.1724-1733. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.747
11. Kuyu, Chala.G. and Tola, Y.B., 2018. Assessment of banana fruit handling practices and associated fungal pathogens in Jimma town market, southwest Ethiopia. Food science & nutrition, 6(3), pp.609-616. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.591
12. Kuyu Chala, G., and Fikreyesus, S.F., 2019. Evaluation of Locally Available Botanicals Powder for the Management of Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais). Ethiopian Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 10(1), pp.42-48.
13. Damena, O., Tilahun, L., Kuyu, Chala.G., Bekele, Y., Yirga, T., Teka, T.A. and Hailu, D., 2022. Design, construction, and testing of passive type solar tunnel for maize grain disinfestations. Heliyon, 8(1), p.e08739.
14. Kuyu Chala, G., 2015. Review on potential use of fruit and vegetables by-products as a valuable source of natural food additives. Food Science and Quality Management, 45, pp.47-61.

Ongoing Research Works

1. Fraud Vulnerability Assessment of Teff grains and its products and its implication on food quality and safety
2. Evaluating the Effect of Teff Adulteration on the Physicochemical and Sensory Quality of Teff Flour and Injera

Conference Participations

1. Assessment of banana fruit handling practices and associated fungal pathogens in Jimma town market, southwest Ethiopia” on annual research Conference of Mattu University
2. Evaluation of Nutritional and Bioactive Components of Citric Acid Pre-treated and Convective Dried Sweet Potato Flour” on 1st National Conference on the Postharvest loss Management (PHLM) for improved livelihood and Sustainable Development held at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology on 10th of May 2018.
3. Assessment of banana fruit handling practices and associated fungal pathogens in Jimma town market, southwest Ethiopia” on the 7th Biennial conference of the Ethiopian Horticultural Science Society held at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia on April 5 and 6, 2019

Research Interest

Postharvest handling, Food process optimization, Food Safety, Nutrition

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Publications
1. Etefa, O. F., Forsido, S. F., & Kebede, M. T. (2022). Postharvest Loss, Causes, and Handling Practices of Fruits and Vegetables in Ethiopia: Scoping Review. Journal of Horticultural Research. https://sciendo.com/es/article/10.2478/johr-2022-0002
2. Abelti, A. L., Teka, T. A., Forsido, S. F., Tamiru, M., Bultosa, G., Alkhtib, A., & Burton, E. (2022). Bio-based smart materials for fish product packaging: a review. International Journal of Food Properties, 25(1), 857–871. https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2022.2066121
3. Alemayehu, G. F., Forsido, S. F., Tola, Y. B., Teshager, M. A., Assegie, A. A., & Amare, E. (2022). Effect of Toasting and Natural Fermentation on the Phytochemical and Functional Properties of Oats Grown in Ethiopia. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST, 411 LNICST, 17–32. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93709-6_2
4. Bikila, A. M., Tola, Y. B., Esho, T. B., Forsido, S. F., & Mijena, D. F. (2022). Starch composition and functional properties of raw and pretreated anchote (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.) Cogn.) tuber flours dried at different temperatures. Food Science & Nutrition, 10(3), 645–660. https://doi.org/10.1002/FSN3.2687
5. Duguma, H. T., Forsido, S. F., Belachew, T., & Hensel, O. (2021). Changes in Anti-nutritional Factors and Functional Properties of Extruded Composite Flour. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 0, 352. https://doi.org/10.3389/FSUFS.2021.713701
6. Kebede, B. H., Forsido, S. F., Tola, Y. B., & Astatkie, T. (2021). Effects of Variety and Curing and Drying Methods on Quality Attributes of Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) Powder. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 64, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2021200697
7. Keyata, E. O., Tola, Y. B., Bultosa, G., & Forsido, S. F. (2021c). Optimization of nutritional and sensory qualities of complementary foods prepared from sorghum, soybean, karkade and premix in Benishangul – Gumuz region, Ethiopia. Heliyon, 7(9), e07955. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.HELIYON.2021.E07955
8. Alemayehu, G. F., Forsido, S. F., Tola, Y. B., Teshager, M. A., Assegie, A. A., & Amare, E. (2021). Proximate, mineral and anti-nutrient compositions of oat grains (Avena sativa) cultivated in Ethiopia: Implications for nutrition and mineral bioavailability. Heliyon, e07722. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.HELIYON.2021.E07722
9. Forsido, S. F., Tadesse, F., Belachew, T., & Hensel, O. (2021). Maternal dietary practices, dietary diversity, and nutrient composition of diets of lactating mothers in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. PLOS ONE, 16(7), e0254259. https://doi.org/10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0254259
10. Alemayehu, G. F., Forsido, S. F., Tola, Y. B., Alemayehu, A., Addis, M., & Amare, E. (2021). Traditional food processing practices of oats (avena sativa) and its contribution to food security in gozamin district of northwest ethiopia. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev, 21(5), 18083–18100. https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.100.19810
11. Keyata, E. O., Tola, Y. B., Bultosa, G., Forsido, S. F., & Gidesa, A. (2021). Production Practices, Post-harvest Handling, and Application of some neglected Plants of Nutritional Importance in Traditional Farming Systems of Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia. East African Journal of Sciences, 15(1), 79–94. Retrieved from https://haramayajournals.org/index.php/ejas/article/view/1397
12. Forsido, S. F., Welelaw, E., Belachew, T., & Hensel, O. (2021). Effects of storage temperature and packaging material on physico-chemical, microbial and sensory properties and shelf life of extruded composite baby food flour. Heliyon, 7(4), e06821. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06821
13. Forsido, S. F., Tsegaye, N. K., Tamiru, D., Belachew, T., & Hensel, O. (2021). Undernutrition and associated factors among children under 2 years of age in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Public Health, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-021-01515-z
14. Kebede, B. H., Forsido, S. F., Tola, Y. B., & Astatkie, T. (2021). Free radical scavenging capacity, antibacterial activity and essential oil composition of turmeric (Curcuma domestica) varieties grown in Ethiopia. Heliyon, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06239
15. Keyata, E. O., Tola, Y. B., Bultosa, G., & Forsido, S. F. (2021b). Pre-milling treatments effects on nutritional composition, anti-nutritional factors, and in vitro mineral bioavailability of the improved Assosa I Sorghum Variety (Sorghum bicolor L.). Food Science & Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2155
16. Keyata, E. O., Tola, Y. B., Bultosa, G., & Forsido, S. F. (2021a). Phytochemical contents, antioxidant activity and functional properties of Raphanus sativus L, Eruca sativa L. and Hibiscus sabdariffa L. growing in Ethiopia. Heliyon, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e05939
17. Keyata, E. O., Tola, Y. B., Bultosa, G., & Forsido, S. F. (2020). Proximate, mineral, and anti-nutrient compositions of underutilized plants of Ethiopia: Figl (Raphanus sativus L.), Girgir (Eruca sativa L) and Karkade (Hibiscus sabdariffa): Implications for in-vitro mineral bioavailability. Food Research International, 137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109724
18. Bikila, A. M., Tola, Y., Esho, T. B., & Forsido, S. F. (2020). Effect of predrying treatment and drying temperature on proximate composition, mineral contents, and thermophysical properties of anchote (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.) Cogn.) flour. Food Science & Nutrition, 8(10), 5532–5544. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1860
19. Forsido, S. F., Hordofa, A. A., Ayelign, A., Belachew, T., & Hensel, O. (2020). Effects of fermentation and malt addition on the physicochemical properties of cereal based complementary foods in Ethiopia. Heliyon, 6(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04606
20. Abera, G., Ibrahim, A. M., Forsido, S. F., & Kuyu, C. G. (2020). Assessment on post-harvest losses of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentem Mill.) in selected districts of East Shewa Zone of Ethiopia using a commodity system analysis methodology. Heliyon, 6(4), e03749. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.HELIYON.2020.E03749
21. Kuyu, C. G., & Forsido, S. F. (2019). Evaluation of Locally Available Botanicals Powder for the Management of Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais). Ethiopian Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 10(1), 42–48. Retrieved from http://journals.ju.edu.et/index.php/ejast/article/view/1405
22. Eshetu, A., Ibrahim, A. M., Forsido, S. F., & Kuyu, C. G. (2019). Effect of beeswax and chitosan treatments on quality and shelf life of selected mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivars. Heliyon, 5(1), e01116. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.HELIYON.2018.E01116
23. Tadesse, A. Y., Ibrahim, A. M., Forsido, S. F., & Duguma, H. T. (2019). Nutritional and sensory quality of complementary foods developed from bulla, pumpkin and germinated amaranth flours. Nutrition and Food Science, 49(3). https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-01-2018-0001
24. Forsido, S.F., Kiyak, N., Belachew, T., & Hensel, O. (2019). Complementary feeding practices, dietary diversity, and nutrient composition of complementary foods of children 6-24 months old in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, 38(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-019-0172-6
25. Forsido, S. F., Duguma, H. T., Lema, T. B., Sturm, B., & Hensel, O. (2019). Nutritional and sensory quality of composite extruded complementary food. Food Science & Nutrition, 7(2), 882–889. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.940
26. Fikiru, O., Bultosa, G., Forsido, S. F., & Temesgen, M. (2017). Mineral, Total Carotenoids and Anti-Nutritional Contents of Complementary Food Blended from Maize, Roasted Pea and Malted Barley. World Journal of Dairy & Food Sciences, 12(2), 124–131. https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.wjdfs.2017.124.131
27. Fikiru, O., Bultosa, G., Forsido, S. F., & Temesgen, M. (2016). Nutritional quality and sensory acceptability of complementary food blended from maize (Zea mays), roasted pea (Pisum sativum), and malted barley (Hordium vulgare). Food Science & Nutrition, 5(2), 173–181. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.376
28. Gebretsadikan, T. M., Bultosa, G., Forsido, S. F., & Astatkie, T. (2015). Nutritional quality and acceptability of sweet potato-soybean-moringa composite porridge. Nutrition & Food Science, 46(5). http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/NFS-05-2015-0048
29. Idris, F. M., Ibrahim, A. M., & Forsido, S. F. (2015). Essential Oils to Control Colletotrichum musae in vitro and in vivo on Banana Fruits. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 15(3), 291–302. https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2015.15.3.12551
30. Forsido, S. F., Rupasinghe, H. P. V., & Astatkie, T. (2013). Antioxidant capacity, total phenolics and nutritional content in selected ethiopian staple food ingredients. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 64, 915–920. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3109/09637486.2013.806448
31. MacEntee, K., Thompson, J., Forsido, S. F., & Jihad, K. (2013). “Enset is a Good Thing”: Gender and Enset in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, (Special), 103–109. https://ejhs.ju.edu.et/index.php/ejast/article/view/551
32. Forsido, S. F., Kebebew, Z., Nebiyu, A., Zeleke, N., & Bogale, S. (2011). Allelopathic Effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh . on Germination and Growth of Tomato. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 11(5), 600–608. https://www.idosi.org/aejaes/aejaes11(5).htm
33. Forsido, S. F., & Ramaswamy, H. S. (2011). Protein rich extruded products from tef, corn and soy protein isolate blends. Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 2(2), 75–90. https://ejhs.ju.edu.et/index.php/ejast/article/view/812

Ongoing Research Works

PhD dissertations
1. Getaneh Firew: Nutritional Quality, Bioactive Compounds and Functional Properties of Underutilized Cereal Crop Engido (Avena abyssinica) as affected by processing
2. Abebe Yimer: Ethno-botanical study, nutritional and phytochemical quality analysis from optimized process product of wild edibles plants grown in South Western Ethiopia

MSc theses

1. Hanna Zinabu: Effect of Different Packaging Material, Storage Temperature and Storage Duration on Quality of Hot Pepper Pod and Powder (Capsicum annuum L.)
2. Ibrahim Mohammed: Development and Process Parameter Optimization of Ready to Eat Finger Millet Based Gluten Free Extruded Snack.
3. Jemal Beshir: Optimization of Blanching Time and Dehydration Temperature and Study on Packaging Material and Storage Temperature of Dehydrated Ethiopian Kale (Brassica carinata A. Braun)

Conference Participations

1. PHMIL 2012, Jimma, Ethiopia
2. PHMIL 2016, Jimma, Ethiopia
3. 7th ARC JU, 2016, Jimma, Ethiopia
4. Tropentag 2016 Vienna, Austria
5. ANH Academy 2017, Kathmandu, Nepal
6. Tropentag 2017 Bonn, Germany
7. Tropentag 2018 Gent, Belgium
8. EHSS 2019, Sodo, Ethiopia
9. Tropentag 2019, Kassel, Germany
10. Tropentag 2020, Hohenheim, Germany (Virtual)
11. Tropentag 2021, Hohenheim, Germany (Virtual)

Research Interest:
Food loss and waste; Complementary foods; Food product development.

Research Interests

1. Food Processing, Packaging
2. Food Quality and Safety management
3. Postharvest handling of Agricultural Products, post-harvest loss of perishable crops
4. Food Product Development
5. Coffee, Tea, and Spices processing

Publications

1. Damena, O., Tilahun, L., Kuyu, C. G., Bekele, Y., Abera, T. Yirga T., & Hailu, D. (2022). Design, construction, and
   testing of the passive-type solar tunnel for maize grain disinfestations. Heliyon, e08739.
2. Bereka, T. Y., Kuyu, C. G., Tolera, K. D., & Addis, E. M. (2022). Current postharvest practices and aflatoxin contamination awareness amongst maize producers in Jimma Zone, Southwest of Ethiopia. World Mycotoxin Journal, 15(1), 35-43.
3. Mitiku, D. H., & Bereka, T. Y. (2021). Effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita Moschat)/Soybean (Glycine Max) Flour Blends On Functional, Physic-Chemical Properties And Sensory Attributes of Breads Produced from Whole Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L). Carpathian Journal of Food Science & Technology, 13(1).
4. Kuyu, C. G., & Bereka, T. Y. (2020). Review on the contribution of indigenous food preparation and preservation techniques to the attainment of food security in Ethiopia. Food Science & Nutrition, 8(1), 3-15.

Research Interests

• Processing and preservation technology of agricultural food products
• Safety and quality of agricultural food products
• Nutrition and functional foods

Research Interests

• Food Processing and value addition
• Nutrition and diet
• Food quality, safety, and security
• Postharvest handling and practices

Research Interests

• Drying areas
• Preservation areas
• Storage areas

Publications

1. Kumsa NA and Haile TD. Physicochemical and Sensory Quality of Biscuits from Composite Flour of wheat, Moringa, and Potato. Food Sci & Nutri Tech 2020, 5(5): https://doi.org/10.23880/fsnt-16000228
2. Kumsa NA and Ararso LJ. Development and Evaluation of Complementary Porridge Blends FromGerminated Maize, Soybean, and Sweet Potato. Food Sci & Nutri Tech 2020, 5(6):https://doi.org/10.23880/fsnt-16000242
3. Kumsa Negasa Andersa. Review on the Effect of Fruit Wine Quality and Fermentation Conditions on the Quality of Wine. Food Sci & Nutri Tech 2020, 5(5): https://doi.org/10.23880/fsnt-16000226

Research Interests

• Food Analysis
• Food Quality and Safety
• Food Fermentation and Biotechnology
• Fruit and Vegetable Processing
• Grain Science and Technology

Research Interests

1. Postharvest Technology
2. Food Science and Nutrition
3. Product development
4. Food microbiology

Publications

1. Abamecha, N., 2021. A Survey of Farmers’ Perceptions on Maize and Sorghum Storage Duration and Level of Pest Infestations in the Case of Two Selected Districts of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. International Journal of Food Science, 2021.
2. Abamecha, N., Dibaba, K., Bayissa, W., Hunde, D., Mendesil, E., Kassie, M. and Tefera, T., 2020. Impact of Farmers’ Storage Practices and Storage Hygiene on Grain Losses in Ethiopia. Int Instit Sci Technol Edu (IISTE): EJ, 93.
3. Abamecha, N.(2020). The research review on formulation and sensory evaluation of complementary foods from cereals and legumes in Ethiopia. Food Science and Nutrition Technology, 5(5), 1– 7. https://doi.org/10.23880/fsnt-16000231
4. Dibaba, N.A.W.B.K., 2020. Assessment of Grain Storage Structures and Containers in Relation to Build-Up of Insect and Rodent Pests in Southwestern Ethiopia. Assessment, 93.

Research Interests

• Postharvest technology
• Food science and postharvest technology
• Food science and nutrition

Research Interests

1. Food Quality and Safety
2. Food Processing and Preservation Technology