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Busie Maziya-Dixon

Retired Food Security, Nutrition, and Health Research Program Lead.
Freetown

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Food and Nutrition Scientist

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
01.2013 - 12.2024
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
  • Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
  • Fostered collaborations with international research teams, enriching scope of scientific inquiry.
  • Translated complex scientific concepts into accessible presentations, broadening audience's understanding.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining experimental protocols.
  • Organized international scientific conferences, promoting knowledge exchange and networking.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary research projects, merging diverse perspectives to tackle complex scientific questions.
  • Evaluated emerging research trends, positioning organization at forefront of innovation.
  • Secured competitive research grants, ensuring continuation and expansion of vital projects.
  • Mentored junior scientists, elevating overall expertise within team.
  • Pioneered use of cutting-edge technology in experiments, obtaining unprecedented data quality.
  • Led team in development of groundbreaking research methodology, significantly enhancing accuracy of experimental results.
  • Increased research visibility, publishing findings in top-tier scientific journals.
  • Conducted in-depth data analysis to uncover hidden patterns, contributing to breakthroughs in scientific understanding.
  • Designed and delivered engaging scientific workshops, enhancing skill set of participants.
  • Spearheaded design and execution of high-impact research projects, advancing field of study.
  • Supervised biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
  • Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures, guaranteeing reliability of research outcomes.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.

Research Program Lead

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Coordinator/Principal Investigator

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
01.2020 - 04.2024

Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
  • Enhanced team communication by implementing weekly coordination meetings and detailed project update emails.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Compiled comprehensive reports, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding research direction and resource allocation.
  • Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources strategically to maximize return on investment for all stakeholders involved in research endeavors.
  • Developed novel experimental designs that enhanced the quality of collected data and improved the reliability of study outcomes.
  • Enhanced public understanding of critical issues by translating complex scientific findings into accessible language for non-experts audiences through various media channels.
  • Mentored junior researchers, fostering their professional development and enhancing the overall team''s capabilities.
  • Championed a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing, peer support, and interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving, driving overall research excellence.
  • Assessed potential risks associated with projects, implementing mitigating strategies to ensure the safety of all team members and study participants.
  • Improved research efficiency by implementing advanced data collection and analysis methods.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex scientific challenges and achieve breakthrough results.
  • Presented findings at international conferences, raising awareness of crucial discoveries among global scientific communities.
  • Contributed to policy discussions surrounding key areas of investigation, informing decision-makers based on sound evidence derived from empirical studies.
  • Expanded laboratory capabilities by sourcing state-of-the-art equipment and optimizing its utilization for maximum productivity.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.

Chairperson, Risk Management Committee

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
03.2013 - 09.2023
  • Develop, for the approval of the DG and the Board, the Institute’s risk management framework and formulate policies, procedures, and documentation related to risk management.
  • Identify and review from an Institute-wide perspective the principal risks within the Institute and consider the likelihood and exposure of the Institute to such risks to integrate this analysis into risk assessment at the Unit level.
  • Monitor and evaluate the risk assessment program at Unit level across the Institute.
  • Encourage the development of risk awareness and a management culture for all staff and the integration of these into business processes.
  • Advice the DG on risk management issues and put forward mitigation plans to reduce risk.
  • Prepare status reports for the DG on the implementation of the risk management system within the Institute. These would support management reports to the Board and an annual Board statement on risk.
  • Played an instrumental role in identifying new market opportunities that contributed to overall business growth.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.

Chairperson, Technical Committee on School Feeding

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw fundraising efforts, leading to greater financial stability and resources for the organization.
  • Established strong working relationships with government agencies and other organizations to support advocacy efforts.
  • Implemented governance best practices to enhance board effectiveness and accountability.
  • Reviewed budgets regularly to ensure financial stability of the organization while making necessary adjustments.
  • Provided guidance on policy development, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive marketing strategies that increased brand visibility.
  • Chaired annual conferences that provided valuable learning opportunities for industry professionals.
  • Navigated complex negotiations successfully, securing beneficial partnerships and agreements for the organization.
  • Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.

CGIAR Research Program (CRP) Leader/Coordinator, A

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
01.2012 - 04.2016
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Trained employees on [Product or Service] and assigned duties.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of [Number] employees in [Type] establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • · Worked with management on CRP budget allocation for W1 and W2 funds, staffing needs, capital allocations, pooled cost allocations, and any other significant research needs.
  • Worked with the responsible Director to organize internal planning meetings and attendance for external CRP meetings, consolidate work plans or other planning documents needed by CRP management, consolidate reports as needed, and assist in submitting financial reports

Education

Ph.D. - Food Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
12-1992

Master of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
05-1989

Bachelor of Science - Home Economics

Kansas State Uniersity
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
12-1986

Skills

  • Proficient in laboratory methodologies
  • Research methodologies
  • Safety protocols management
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Collaborative team contributor
  • Strategic development
  • Adaptability in challenging situations
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Financial budget oversight
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective decision-making
  • Team-oriented

Timeline

Research Program Lead

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
01.2023 - 05.2024

Coordinator/Principal Investigator

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
01.2020 - 04.2024

Chairperson, Technical Committee on School Feeding

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
06.2018 - 08.2023

Chairperson, Risk Management Committee

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
03.2013 - 09.2023

Senior Food and Nutrition Scientist

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
01.2013 - 12.2024

CGIAR Research Program (CRP) Leader/Coordinator, A

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
01.2012 - 04.2016

Ph.D. - Food Science

Kansas State University

Master of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Home Economics

Kansas State Uniersity

Publications

I have authored or co-authored over 300 publications including refereed journal articles (144); edited abstracts (27); books/monographs (22); conference papers and proceedings (19); presentations during conferences, workshops, and seminars (77); invited papers (17).


Journal Articles

1. Ezekannagha, O., Drimie, S., von Fintel, D., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Mbhenyane, X. 2024. Qualitative exploratory study of the political commitment for nutrition programming: a case study of Anambra and Kebbi states of Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, volume 21, number 2: 175, pages 1 – 16.

2. Adesokan, M., Alamu, E. O., Fawole, S., Asfaw, A., Maziya-Dixon, B.2024. Elite genotypes of water yam (Dioscorea alata) yield food product quality comparable to white yam (Dioscorea rotundata). Applied Sciences, volume 14, number 9: 3704, pages 1 - 15.

3. Williams-Ngegba, M. S. E., Onabanjo, O. O., Anthony, N. M., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oguntona, E. B. 2024. Variations in micronutrient concentrations and retentions in fufu made from yellow-fleshed cassava as a function of genotype and processing methods. Frontiers in Nutrition, volume 11, number-: 1295609, pages 1 - 12.

4. Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Awoyale, W., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2024. Breeding and end-use quality traits of roots, tubers, and bananas (RTB) crops for authentic African cuisines-a review. Euphytica, number 220:129, pages 1 - 21.

5. Awoyale, W., Fadeni, F. R., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2024. Influence of adding edible termite flour to Ogi powder: its chemical and phytochemical composition. Frontiers in Nutrition, volume 11, number: 1403660, pages 1 - 13.

6. Adesokan, M., Otegbayo, B., Alamu, E. O., Olutoyin, M. A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2024. Evaluating the dry matter content of raw yams using hyperspectral imaging spectroscopy and machine learning. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, volume 135, number -: 106692, pages 1 - 12.

7. Osunbade, A. O., Alamu, E. O., Awoyale, W., Adesokan, M., Akinwande, B., Adejuyitan, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2024. Development of standard operating protocol for measurement of cassava root mealiness. Scientific Reports, volume 14, number -: 17324, pages 1 – 6.

8. Nwaoliwe, G., Alamu, E. O., Sanusi, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Evaluation of improved cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) varieties and associated products for proximate, cyanogenic potential, and glycemic indices. CyTA - Journal of Food, volume 21, number 1, pages 20 – 30.

9. Effah-Manu, L., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oduro, I. 2023. Gender-disaggregated consumer testing and descriptive sensory analysis of local and new yam varieties. Foods, volume 12, number 3: 537, pages 1 – 15.

10.Alamu, E. O., Teeken, B., Ayetigbo, O., Adesokan, M., Kayondo, S. I., Chijioke, U., Madu, T., Okoye, B., Bello, A. A., Njoku, D., Rabbi, I. Y., Egesi, C., Ndjouenkeu, R., Bouniol, A., de Sousa, K., Dufour, D., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Establishing the linkage between Eba's instrumental and sensory descriptive profiles and their correlation with consumer preferences: implications for cassava breeding. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, pages 1 – 28.

11.Kareem, B., Irondi, E. A., Alamu, E. O., Ajani, E. O., Abass, A., Parkes, E., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Antioxidant, starch-digesting enzymes inhibitory, and pasting properties of elite, yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 7, number: 1129807, pages 1 – 11.

12.Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Fawole, S., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Mehreteab, T., Chikoye, D. 2023. Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) walp applications for enhancing soil fertility and crop nutritional qualities: a review. Forests, volume 14, number -: 635, pages 1 – 13.

13.Adesokan, M., Alamu, E. O., Otegbayo, B., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. A review of the use of Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging (NIR-HSI) techniques for the non-destructive quality assessment of root and tuber crops. Applied Sciences, volume 13, number 9: 5226, pages 1 – 17.

14.Osunbade, A. O., Alamu, E. O., Awoyale, W., Akinwande, B., Adejuyitan, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. End-user quality characteristics and preferences for cassava, yam and banana products in rural and urban areas - a review. Cogent Food & Agriculture, volume 9, number 1: 2205720, pages 1 – 8.

15.Alamu, E. O., Manda, N., Ntawuruhunga, P., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Elite cassava clones (Manihot esculenta) grown in Zambia: effects of drying techniques on their chemical, functional, and pasting properties. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 7, number -: 1129779, pages 1 – 12.

16.Adesokan, M., Alamu, E. O., Fawole, S.,   2023. Prediction of functional characteristics of gari (cassava flakes) using near-infrared reflectance spectrometry. Frontiers in Chemistry, volume 11, number -: 1156718, pages 1 – 9.

17.Asfaw, A., Agre, A. P., Matsumoto, R., Olatunji, A. A., Edemodu, A., Olusola, T., Odom-Kolombia, O. L., Adesokan, M., Alamu, E. O., Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Genome-wide dissection of the genetic factors underlying food quality in boiled and pounded white Guinea yam. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, pages 1 – 15.

18.Otegbayo, B., Oluyinka, O., Tanimola, A., Fawehinmi, B., Alamu, A., Bolaji, T., Madu, T., Okoye, B., Chijioke, U., Ofoeze, M., Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Ayetigbo, O., Bouniol, A., DJibril-Mousa, I., Adinsi, L., Akissoe, N. H., Cornet, D., Agre, A. P., Amele, A., Obidiegwu, J., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Food quality profile of pounded yam and implications for yam breeding. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture, pages 1 – 17.

19.Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A. 2023. Effects of traditional preparatory techniques on the chemical and pasting characteristics of yellow-fleshed cassava roots (Manihot esculenta). International Journal of Food Science & Technology, pages 1 – 18.

20.Alamu, E. O., Dixon, A., Adesokan, M., Maziya-Dixon, B.2023. Correlate the cyanogenic potential and dry matter content of cassava roots and leaves grown in different environments. Scientific Reports, volume 13, number -: 15382, pages 1 – 9.

21.Alamu, E. O., Sangodoyin, O. M., Diallo, T. A., Kolawole, P., Olajide, J. O., Jekayinfa, S. O., Abass, A., Tran, T., Awoyale, W., Parkes, E., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Development of an improved steamer for optimum retention of carotenoids in Attieke produced from biofortified cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) roots. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, volume 2023, number -: 6653897, pages 1 – 13.

22. Ayetigbo, O., Arufe, S., Kouassi, A. B., Adinsi, L., Adesokan, M., Escobar, A., Delgado, L. F., Tanimola, A., Oroniran, O., Vepowo, C. K., Nakitto, M., Khakasa, E., Chijioke, U., Nowakunda, K., Newilah, G. N., Otegbayo, B., Akissoe, N. H., Lechaudel, M., Tran, T., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Mestres, C., Dufour, D. 2023. Review of instrumental texture measurements as a phenotypic tool to assess textural diversity of root, tuber, and banana food products. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, pages 1 – 35.

23.Anajekwu, E. O., Alamu, E. O., Awoyale, W., Amah, D., Akinoso, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Influence of processing methods on the sensory acceptability of products from selected hybrid plantains (Musa species AAB) cultivars. African Journal of Food Science, volume 17, number 2: CFEAA7F70432, pages 49 – 58.

24. Awoyale, W., Oyedele, H. A., Adenitan, A. A., Adesokan, M., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Correlation of the quality attributes of fufu flour and the sensory and instrumental texture profiles of the cooked dough produced from different cassava varieties. International Journal of Food Properties, Volume 25 (1): pages 326 – 343.

25. Effah-Manu, L., Maziya-Dixon, B., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Oduro, I. 2022. Yam pectin and textural characteristics: a preliminary study. International Journal of Food Properties, Volume 25 (1): pages 1591 - 1603.

26. Effah-Manu, L., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oduro, I. 2022. Chemical, functional and pasting properties of starches and flours from new yam compared to local varieties. CyTA-Journal of Food, Volume 20, No.1, pages 120 - 127.

27. Awoyale, W., Oyedele, H. A., Adesokan, M., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Can improved cassava genotypes from the breeding program substitute the adopted variety for gari production? Biophysical and textural attributes approach. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 6, number 6:984687, pages 1 - 18.

28. Adenitan, A. A., Awoyale, W., Akinwande, B., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Influence of drying methods on heavy metal composition and microbial load of plantain chips. Cogent Food & Agriculture, volume 8, number 1: 2113205, pages 1 - 22.

29. Alamu, E. O., Menkir, A., Adesokan, M., Fawole, S., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectrophotometry (NIRS) application in the amino acid profiling of Quality Protein Maize (QPM). Foods, volume 11, No.18: 2779, pages 1 - 10.

30. Alamu, E. O., Menkir, A., Adesokan, M., Fawole, S., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Assessment of the effects of genotype, location, and planting season on the nutritional composition and the metabolizable energy of advanced twenty-five maize hybrids. International Journal of Plant Biology, volume 13, number 3, pages 343 - 351.

31. Kareem, B., Irondi, E. A., Alamu, E. O., Ajani, E. O., Abass, A., Adesokan, M., Parkes, E., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Influence of traditional processing and genotypes on the antioxidant and antihyperglycaemic activities of yellow-fleshed cassava. Frontiers in Nutrition pages 1 – 11.

32. Shitta, N. S., Abebe, A. T., Oselebe, H. O., Edemodu, A., Alamu, E. O., Abberton, M., Maziya-Dixon, B., Adesokan, M., Fenta, B., Abtew, W. G. 2022. Evaluation of 93 accessions of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) grown in Ethiopia for physical, nutritional, antinutritional, and cooking properties. Journal of Food Quality, volume 2022, number-: 8386258, pages 1 - 11.

33. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A. 2022. Evaluation of the pasting characteristics of cassava roots grown in different locations in Nigeria from the Genetic Gain Assessment trial. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 6, number-: 1012410, pages 1 - 11.

34. Mbanjo, E., Hershberger, J. M., Peteti, P., Agbona, A., Ikpan, A., Ogunpaimo, K., Kayondo, S. I., Abioye, R. S., Nafiu, K., Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Maziya-Dixon, B., Parkes, E., Kulakow, P., Gore, M. A., Egesi, C., Rabbi, I. Y. 2022. Predicting starch content in cassava fresh roots using near-infrared spectroscopy. Frontiers in Plant Science, pages 1 - 4.

35. Alamu, E. O., Dixon, A., Eyinla, T., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Characterization of macro and micro-minerals in cassava leaves from genotypes planted in three different agroecological locations in Nigeria. Heliyon, number: e11618, pages 1 – 18.

36. Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Awoyale, W., Oyedele, H. A., Fawole, S., Amele, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2022. Assessment of biochemical, cooking, sensory and textural properties of the boiled food product of white yam (D. rotundata) genotypes grown at different locations. Heliyon, No.-: e11690, pages 1–7.

37. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A. 2022. Datasets on the variations of minerals in biofortified cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) as a function of storage root portion, maturity, and environment. F1000Research pages 1 – 6.

38. Ojide, M., Maziya-Dixon, B., Abdoulaye, T. 2022. Contribution of maize-based products to the livelihood of smallholder processors in rural northern Nigeria. International Journal of Rural Management, Volume 18 (2): pages 167 – 183.

39. Adenitan, A. A., Awoyale, W., Akinwande, B., Maziya-Dixon, B., Michael, S. 2021. Mycotoxin profiles of solar tent-dried and open sun-dried plantain chips. Food control, volume 119, number 107467, pages 1 – 7.

40. Alamu, E. O., Prisca, C., Olaniyan, B., Omosebi, M. O., Adegunwa, M., Chikoye, D., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2021. Evaluation of nutritional properties, and consumer preferences of legume-fortified cassava leaves for low-income households in Zambia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, volume 7, number 1: 1885796, pages 1 – 18.

41. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Menkir, A., Irondi, E. A., Olaofe, O. 2021. Bioactive composition and free radical scavenging activity of fresh orange maize hybrids impacts of genotype, maturity stages, and processing methods. Frontiers in Nutrition, volume 8, number: 640563, pages 1 – 10.

42. Awoyale, W., Oyedele, H. A., Adenitan, A. A., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2021. Comparing the functional and pasting properties of gari and the sensory attributes of the eba produced using backslopped and spontaneous fermentation methods. Cogent Food & Agriculture, volume 7, number 1: 1883827, pages 1 – 24.

43. Alamu, E. O., Olaniyan, B., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2021. Diversifying the utilization of maize at household level in Zambia: quality and consumer preferences of maize-based snacks. Foods, volume 10, number 4:750, pages 1 – 16.

44. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Lawal, O., Dixon, A. 2021. Assessment of chemical properties of yellow-fleshed cassava (Manihot esculenta) roots as affected by genotypes and growing environments. AGRIVITA Journal of Agricultural Science, volume 43, number 2, pages 409 – 421.

45. Alamu, E. O., Gondwe, T., Ayinde, O., Akinwale, M. G., Ntawuruhunga, P., Awoyale, W., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2021. Physicochemical, microbial, and aflatoxin analyses of selected high-quality cassava flour (HQCF) from the major markets of Zambia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, volume 7, number 1:1914906, pages 1 – 21.

46. Akinsola, O., Alamu, E. O., Otegbayo, B., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2021. Nutritional properties of ogi powder and sensory perception of ogi porridge made from synthetic provitamin: A maize genotype. Frontiers in Nutrition, volume 8, number: 685004, pages 1 – 12.

47. Menkir, A., Dieng, I., Mengesha Abera, W., Meseka, S. K., Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, E. O., Bossey, B., Muhyideen, O., Ewool, M., Coulibaly, M. 2021. Unravelling the effect of provitamin A enrichment on agronomic performance of tropical maize hybrids. Plants, volume 10, number 8: 1580, pages 1 – 19.

48. Awoyale, W., Oyedele, H. A., Adenitan, A. A., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2021. Comparing backslopped and spontaneous fermentation based on the chemical composition and sensory properties of gari. Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, pages 1 – 17.

49. Awoyale, W., Asiedu, R., Kawalawu, W. K., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Kromah, A., Edet, M., Mulbah, S. 2020. Assessment of the suitability of different cassava varieties for gari and fufu flour production in Liberia. Asian Food Science Journal, volume 14, number 2: pages 36 – 52.

50. Alamu, E. O., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Diallo, T. A., Sangodoyin, M. A., Kolawole, P., Tran, T., Awoyale, W., Kulakow, P., Parkes, E., Kouame, K. A., Amani, K., Appi, A., Dixon, A., 2020. Report on the status of Attieke production in Cote d'Ivoire.

51. Anajekwu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Akinoso, R., Awoyale, W., Alamu, E. O. 2020. Physicochemical properties and total carotenoid content of high-quality unripe plantain flour from varieties of hybrid plantain cultivars. Journal of Chemistry, number-: 5960346, pages 1 – 7.

52. Anthony, N. M., Afolabi, W. A., Williams, M. S. E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Babatunde, O. E. 2020. Appraisal and composition of some traditional complementary foods for infant nutrition in Sierra Leone. International Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, volume 4, number 1, pages 73 – 79.

53. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Sibeso, C., Parkes, E., Dixon, A. 2020. Variations of macro- and microelements in yellow-fleshed cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genotypes as a function of storage root portion, harvesting time, and sampling method. Applied Sciences, volume 10, number 16:5396, pages 1 – 19.

54. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Olaniyan, B., Ntawuruhunga, P., Chikoye, D. 2020. Evaluation of nutritional properties of cassava-legumes snacks for domestic consumption: consumer acceptance and willingness to pay in Zambia. AIMS Agriculture and Food, volume 5, number 3, pages 500 – 520.

55. Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Asfaw, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2020. Effect of sample preparation methods on the prediction performances of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy for quality traits of fresh yam (Dioscorea spp.). Applied Sciences, volume 10, number 17:6035, pages 1 – 12.

56. Alamu, E. O., Eyinla, T., Sanusi, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2020. Double burden of malnutrition: evidence from a selected Nigerian population. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, volume 2020, number-: 5674279, pages 1 – 6.

57. Adegboyega, T. T., Abberton, M., Abdelgadir, A. H., Dianda, M., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Oyatomi, O., Ofodile, S., Babalola, O. O. 2020. Evaluation of nutritional and antinutritional properties of African yam bean (sphenostylis stenocarpa (hochst ex. A. rich.) harms.) seeds. Journal of Food Quality, volume 2020, number-: 6569420, pages 1 – 11.

58. Ezekannagha, O., Drimie, S., von Fintel, D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Mbhenyane, X. 2020. Validation of a roadmap for mainstreaming nutrition-sensitive interventions at state level in Nigeria. Nutrition Journal, volume 19, number-: 96, pages 1 – 10.

59. Ndjouenkeu, R, Kegah, F.N, Teeken, B., Okoye, B. C., Madu, T., Olaosebikan, O., Chijioke, U., Bello, A. A., Osunbade, A.O, Owoade, D., Takam-Tchuente, N.H, Njeufa, E.B, Chomdom, I.L.N, Forsythe, L., Maziya-Dixon, B., Fliedel, G. 2020. From cassava to gari: mapping of quality characteristics and end-user preferences in Cameroon and Nigeria. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, pages 1 – 16.

60. Awoyale, W., Oyedele, H., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2020. The functional and pasting properties of unripe plantain flour, and the sensory attributes of the cooked paste (amala) as affected by packaging materials and storage periods. Cogent Food & Agriculture, number 6:1823595, pages 1 – 20.

61. Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2019. Calibration development for nutritional evaluation of Yam (Dioscorea sp.) using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectrophotometry (NIRS). Cogent Chemistry, volume 5, number 1565623, pages 1 – 13.

62. Eyinla, T., Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, E. O., Sanusi, R. 2019. Retention of pro-vitamin a content in products from new biofortified cassava varieties. Foods, volume 8, number: 177, pages 1 – 14.

63. Alamu, E. O., Gondwe, T., Eyinla, T., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2019. Assessment of dietary diversity of mothers and children of 6-24 months from eastern and southern provinces of Zambia. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, volume 2019, number: 1049820, pages 1 – 9.

64. Alamu, E. O., Gondwe, T., Akinwale, M. G., Suzuki, K., Chisonga, C., Chigeza, G., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2019. Impact of soil fertility management practices on the nutritional quality of Soybean (Glycine max (l.) Merr.) varieties grown in eastern Zambia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, volume 5, pages 1 – 13.

65. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2019. Effect of textured soy protein (TSP) inclusion on the sensory characteristics and acceptability of local dishes in Nigeria. Cogent Food & Agriculture, volume 5, number:1671749, pages 1 – 12.

66. Taofeek T. Adegboyega, Michael T. Abberton, Abdel Aziz H. AbdelGadir, Mahamadi Dianda, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Olaniyi A. Oyatomi, Sam Ofodile, and Olubukola O. Babalola. 2019. Nutrient and Antinutrient Composition of Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.) Seeds and Tubers. Journal of Food Quality. Article ID 3075208, 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3075208

67. Alamu, E. O., Popoola, I., Maziya-Dixon, B. Effect of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) flour inclusion on the nutritional properties and consumer preference of fritters for improved household nutrition. 2018. Food Science & Nutrition, pages 1 – 6.

68. Eyinla, T., Sanusi, R., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2018. Variations of B-carotene retention in a staple produced from yellow fleshed cassava roots through different drying methods. Functional Foods in Health and Disease, volume 8, number 7, pages 372 – 384.


69. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Menkir, A., Olaofe, O. 2018. Bioactive compounds of freshly harvested open-pollinated varieties (OPV) of orange maize (zea mays): varietal, maturity, and boiling methods effects. Cogent Chemistry, volume 4, number 1507489, pages 1 – 17.

70. Awoyale, W., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2018. Retention of pro-vitamin A carotenoid in composite bread baked with high quality cassava flour from yellow-fleshed cassava root. Functional Foods in Health and Disease, volume 8, number 9, pages 438 – 446.

71. Awoyale, W., Alamu, E. O., Irondi, E. A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Menkir, A. 2018. Impact of packaging material and storage condition on retention of provitamin A carotenoids and xanthophylls in yellow-seeded maize flour. Functional Foods in Health and Disease, volume 8, number 10, pages 462 – 477.

72. Alamu, E. O., Gondwe, T., Akello, J., Sakala, N., Munthali, G., Mukanga, M., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2018. Nutrient and aflatoxin contents of traditional complementary foods consumed by children of 6-24 months. Food Science & Nutrition, pages 1 – 9.

73. Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, E. O., Dufie Wireko-Manu, F., Asiedu, R. 2017. Retention of iron and zinc in yam flour and boiled yam processed from white yam (D. rotundata) varieties. Food Science and Nutrition, vol 5:(3), pages 662 – 668.

74. Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, E. O., Popoola, I., Yomeni, M. O. 2017. Nutritional and sensory properties: snack food made from high-quality cassava flour and legume blend. Food Science and Nutrition, pp 1 - 7.

75. Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Mengesha, W., Rocheford, T., Alamu, E. O. 2017. Accruing genetic gain in pro-vitamin A enrichment from harnessing diverse maize germplasm. Euphytica, vol 213:(105), pp 1 - 12.

76. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A. 2017. Evaluation of proximate composition and pasting properties of high-quality cassava flour (HQCF) from cassava genotypes (Manihot esculenta Crantz) of B-carotene-enriched roots. LWT - Food Science and Technology, vol 86, pp 501 - 506.

77. Alamu, E. O., Gondwe, T., Mdziniso, P., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2017. Assessment of nutritional characteristics of products developed using soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) pipeline and improved varieties. Cogent Food & Agriculture, vol 3:(1), pp 1 – 12.

78. Awoyale, W., Asiedu, R., Kawalawu, W. K., Maziya-Dixon, B., Abass, A., Edet, M., Adetunji, M. 2017. Assessment of heavy metals and microbial contamination of gari from Liberia. Food Science & Nutrition, pages 1 – 5.

79. Talsma, E. F., Brouwer, I. D., Verhoef, H., Mbera, G. N., Mwangi, M., Demir, A. Y., Maziya-Dixon, B., Boy, E., Zimmermann, M. B., Melse-Boonstra, A. 2016. Biofortified yellow cassava and vitamin A status of Kenyan children: a randomized controlled trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 103(1):258 – 267.

80. Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, O. E., Dixon, A. 2016. Variation in the evaluation of cis- and trans-beta-carotene in yellow-fleshed cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) varieties as a function of the storage root portion and sampling method. LWT - Food Science and Technology. Vol. 70:296 – 301.

81. Awoyale, W., Maziya-Dixon, B., Menkir, A. 2016. Retention of pro-vitamin A carotenoids in Ogi powder as affected by packaging materials and storage conditions. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. Vol. 4(2):88 – 93.

82. Alamu, O. E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Olaofe, O., Menkir, A. 2016. Evaluation of harvesting time and husk effects on retention of nutritional properties of boiled fresh orange maize hybrids. 2016. Ciencia e Tecnica Vitivinicola. Vol. 31(6):114 – 143.

83. Alamu, O. E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ferede-Menkir, R., Popoola, I., Asiedu, R., Gondwe, T. 2016. Characterization and classification of the provitamin A carotenoids of deep, yellow-fleshed bitter yam (Dioscorea dumetorum) varieties.  Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. Vol. 4(10):640 – 645.

84. Alamu, O. E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Popoola, I., Gondwe, T., Chikoye, D. 2016. Nutritional evaluation and consumer preference of legume fortified maize-meal porridge. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. Vol. 4(10):664 – 670

85. Awoyale, W., Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, O. E., Menkir, A. 2016. Effect of packaging materials and storage conditions on the degradation of Xanthophylls in yellow-maize Ogi powder. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. Vol. 4(8):522 – 527.

86. Awoyale, W., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Sulyok, M. 2016. Assessment of the potential industrial applications of commercial dried cassava products in Nigeria. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. Pages 1 – 12.

87. Alamu, O. E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Olaofe, O., Menkir, A. 2015. Varietal and harvesting time effects on physical characteristics and sensory properties of roasted fresh yellow maize hybrids. IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 8(2): 55 - 63.

88. De Moura, F. F., Moursi, M., Lubowa, A., Ha, B., Boy, E., Oguntona, B. E., Sanusi, R., Maziya-Dixon. B. 2015. Cassava intake and vitamin A status among women and preschool children in Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria. PLoS ONE. 10(6) (e0129436):1 -14.

89. Wasiu Awoyale, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Lateef Oladimeji Sanni and Taofi k Akinyemi Shittu. 2015 Effect of water yam (Dioscorea alata) flour fortified with distiller’ s spent grain on nutritional, chemical, and functional properties. Food Science and Nutrition, doi: 10.1002/fsn3.254.

90. Busie B. Maziya-Dixon and Alfred G. O. Dixon. 2015. Carotenoids content of yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes grown in four agroecological zones in Nigeria and their Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE). Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment Vol.13 (2): 63 - 69.

91. Abdoulaye, T., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Tarawali, G., Okechukwu, R., Rusike, J., Alene, A., Manyong, V., Ayedun, B. 2014. Awareness and adoption of improved cassava varieties and processing technologies in Nigeria.  J. Development and Agricultural Economics 6(2):67-75

92. Njukwe, E., Onadipe, O. O., Amadou Thierno, D., Hanna, R., Kirscht, H., Maziya-Dixon, B., Araki, S., Mbairanodji, A., Ngue-Bissa, T. 2014. Cassava processing among small-holder farmers in Cameroon: opportunities and challenges. Int. Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research. 2(4):113-124

93. Akinola, A. A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ayedun, B., Abdoulaye, T. 2014. Economics of maize, soybean and cowpea processing in the northern regions of Ghana. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment 12(2):252 – 258

94. Oladunmoye, O., Aworh, O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Erukainure, O., Elemo, G. N. 2014. Chemical and functional properties of cassava starch, durum wheat semolina flour, and their blends. Food Science and Nutrition 2(2):132 – 138

95. Alamu, O. E., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Olaofe, O. 2014. Effects of husk and harvest time on carotenoid content and acceptability of roasted fresh cobs of orange maize hybrids. Food Science & Nutrition. pages 1 – 10.

96. Alamu, O. E., Olaofe, O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Menkir, A. 2014. Varietal and harvesting time effects on physical characteristics and sensory attributes of boiled fresh yellow maize hybrids. Journal of Applied Biosciences 82:7347 – 7358.

97. Alamu, O. E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Okonkwo, C. C., Asiedu, R.2014. Physicochemical and bioactive properties of selected white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) varieties adapted to riverine areas of Nigeria. African Journal of Food Science 8(7):402 – 409.

98. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W., Oduro, I., Asiedu, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2013. Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting and sensory characteristics. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. pp: 1-7.

99. Wireko-Manu, Faustina Dufie, Ibok, Oduro, William Otoo, Ellis, Robert Asiedu, and Bussie Maziya-Dixon. 2013. Potential health benefits of water yam (Dioscorea alata). Food and Function 4: 1496-1501.

100. Wasiu Awoyale, Busie Maziya-Dixon and Abebe Menkir. 2013. Effect of packaging materials and   storage conditions on the physicochemical and chemical properties of ogi powder. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 11(3& 4):132-138.

101. Maroya, N., Kulakow, P., Dixon, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2012. Genotype X Environment interaction of mosaic disease, root yields and total carotene concentration of yellow-fleshed cassava in Nigeria. International Journal of Agronomy. 2012:1-8.

102. Maroya, N., Kulakow, P., Dixon, A., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Bakare, M. A. 2012. Genotype X Environment interaction of carotene content of yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes in Nigeria. Journal of Life Sciences. 6(6): 595- 601.

103. Boukar, O., Massawe, F., Muranaka, S., Franco, J., Maziya-Dixon, B., Singh, B., Fatokun, C. 2011. Evaluation of cowpea germplasm lines for protein and mineral concentrations in grains. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization. 9(4): 515 - 522.

104. Sanni, S., Oguntona, C., Oguntona, E. B., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2011. Chemical composition, pasting and sensory properties of iron-fortified cassava gari. Food. 4(1):55 - 60.

105. Awoyale, W., Maziya-Dixon, B., Sanni, L., Shittu, T. 2011.Nutritional and sensory properties of a maize-based snack food (kokoro) supplemented with treated Distillers' Spent Grain (DSG). International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 46(8):1609 - 1620.

106. Sayre, R., Beeching, J., Cahoon, E. B., Egesi, C. N., Fauquet, CC.,Fellman, J., Fregene, M., Gruissem, W., Mallowa, S., Manary, MM., Maziya-Dixon, BB.,Mbanaso, A., Schachtman, D., D.,tunga, D., Taylor, N., Vanderschuren, H. , Zhang, P. 2011. The BioCassava Plus Program: biofortification of cassava for sub-Saharan Africa. Annual Review of Plant Biology. 62: 251 - 272.

107. Kevin Stephenson, Rachel Amthor, Sally Mallowa, Rhoda Nungo, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Simon Gichuki, Ada Mbanaso, and Mark Manary. 2010. Consuming cassava as a staple food places children 2-5 years old at risk for inadequate protein intake, an observational study in Kenya and Nigeria. Nutrition J. 9:9

108. Alison Gegios, Rachel Amthor, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Chedozi Egesi, Sally Mallowa, Rhoda Nungo, Simon Gichuki, Ada Mbanaso, and Mark Manary. 2010. Children consuming cassava as a staple food are at risk for inadequate zinc, iron, and vitamin A intake Plant Foods Hum. Nut. 65:64-70

109. Harris E., Maziya-Dixon B., Oguntona, E.B. and Jackson, C. 2010.  Food instruction booklet design for the Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey 2001-2003. African Journal Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development. 10 (6):2645-2657.

110. Eke, J, Achinewhu, S. C, Sanni, L., Barimalaa, I. S., Maziya-Dixon, B, Dixon, A. 2009. Pasting, color and granular properties of starches from local and improved cassava varieties in high rainfall region of Nigeria. International Journal of Food Properties. 12 (2):438-449.

111. Muoki, P. N. and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2010. Household utilization of Manioc (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Northern Mozambique. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 49(5): 337 – 356.

112. Ferede, R., Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, O. E., Asiedu, R. 2010. Identification and quantification of major carotenoids of deep, yellow-fleshed yam (tropical Dioscorea dumetorum). Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment. 8(3 & 4):160 - 166.

113. Awoyale, W., Maziya-Dixon, B., Sanni, L. O., Shittu, T. 2010. Nutritional and sensory properties of amala supplemented with distiller's spent grain (DSG). Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment. 8(3& 4):66 - 70.

114. Akinwande, B., Asiedu, R., Maziya-Dixon, B., Adeyemi, I. 2010. Influence of tuber harvest time and storage period on polyphenoloxidase activity and rate of browning of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata). African Journal of Root and Tuber Crops. 8(2):41 - 45.

115. Sanni, S., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oguntona, C. 2010. Changes in iron and moisture contents, pH and peak viscosity of iron-fortified fufu flour during storage in different packaging materials. African Journal of Root and Tuber Crops. 8(2): 60 - 68.

116. Onabanjo, O.O. Oguntona, C.R.B, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Olayiwola, I. O, Oguntona, E.B and Dixon, A.G.O. (2009). Nutritional evaluation of four optimized cassava-based complementary foods. African Journal of Food Science (2), 136-142.

117. Howe, J.A., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Tanumihardjo, S. 2009. Cassava with enhanced β-carotene maintains adequate vitamin A status in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) despite substantial cis-isomer content. British Journal of Nutrition. 102:342-349.

118. Onabanjo, O.O, Maziya-Dixon, B., and Oguntona, C.R.B. 2009. Protein quality evaluation and hematological parameters of rats fed complementary diets. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environments 7 (2):139-142.

119. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W.O. 2009. Nutritional and Biochemical composition of D. alata (Dioscorea spp.) tubers. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environments 7 (2):373-378.

120. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W.O. 2009. Physicochemical and pasting characterization of water yam (Dioscorea spp.) and relationship with eating quality of pounded yam. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environments 7 (2):107-112.

121. Thakkar, Sagar, K., Tianyao Huo, Maziya-Dixon, Bussie, and Failla, Mark L. 2009. Impact of style of processing on retention and bioaccessibility of beta-carotene in cassava (Manihot esculanta, Crantz). Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 57(4):1344-1348.

122. Akin-Idowu, P.E., Asiedu, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. Odunola, A., and Uwaifo, A. 2009. Effects of two processing methods on some nutrients and anti-nutritional factors in yellow yam. African Journal of Food Science. 3(1): 022-025.

123. Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A. and Ssemakula, G. 2009. Changes in total carotenoid content at different stages of tradition processing of yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44(12):2350-2357.

124. Sanni, L.O., Adebowale, A.A., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Dixon, A.G.O. 2008. Chemical composition and pasting properties of CMD resistant cassava clones planted at different locations. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment 6(2):97-104.

125. Day, R.S., Douglass, D.L., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2008. Developing a Nigerian-Specific Food and Nutrient Coding Database Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 21:S109-S114.

126. Achidi, A.U., Ajayi, O.A., Maziya-Dixon, B.B., and Bokanga, M. 2008. The effect of processing on the nutrient content of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 32(3):486-502.

127. Menkir, A., Weiping Liu, White, W., Maziya-Dixon, B. and Rocheford, T. 2008. Carotenoid diversity in tropical-adapted yellow maize inbred lines. Food Chemistry 109(3):521-529.

128. Ssemakula, G., Dixon A.G.O., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2008. Stability of iron and zinc concentrations in selected genotypes of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) tuberous roots. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment 6(3&4):362-367.

129. Shittu, T.A., Dixon, A., Awonorin, S.O. Sanni, L.O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2008. Bread from composite cassava-wheat flour. II: Effect of cassava genotype and nitrogen fertilizer on bread quality. Food Research International 41:569-578.

130. Onabanjo, O.O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oguntona, C.R.B., Oguntona, E.B., and Dixon, A.G.O. 2008. Iron Bioavailability and Utilization in Rats fed cassava-based complementary diets. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment 6(3&4): 210-214.

131. Onabanjo, O. O., Oguntona, C., Maziya-Dixon, B., Olayiwola, I. O., Oguntona, B. E. and Dixon, A. 2008. Nutritional evaluation of four optimized cassava-based complementary foods. African Journal of Food Science 2(12): 136-142.

132. Akin-Idowu, P.E., Odunola, O.A., Asiedu, R., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Uwaifo, A.O. 2008. Variation in nutrient and antinutritional contents of tubers from yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) genotypes grown at two locations. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment 6(3&4):95-100.

133. Sanni, S.A., Adebowale, A.A., Olayiwola, I.O., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2008. Chemical composition and pasting properties of iron-fortified maize flour. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment 6(3&4):172-175.

134. Akinwande, Bolanle A., Asiedu, Robert, Maziya-Dixon, Busie,and Adeyemi, Isaac Adebayo. 2008. Determination of an effective maturity index for white yam (Dioscorea rotundata). Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment 6(2):192-196.

135. Shittu, T.A., Sanni, L.O., Awonorin, S.O., Maziya-Dixon, B.,and Dixon, A. 2007. Use of multivariate techniques in studying the flour making properties of some CMD resistant cassava clones. Food Chemistry, 100: 1634-1643.

136. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Dixon, A.G.O., and Adebowale, A.A. 2007. Targeting different end uses of cassava: genotypic variations for cyanogenic potentials and pasting properties. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 42: 969-976.

137. Akinwande, B.A., Asiedu, R., Adeyemi, I.A., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2007. Influence of time of harvest on the yield and sensory attributes of white yam [Dioscorea rotundata] in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 5 (2):179-184.

138. Onitilo, M.O., Sanni, L.O., Daniel, I., Maziya-Dixon, B.,and Dixon, A. 2007. Physicochemical and functional properties of native starches from cassava varieties in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment. 5(3-4):108-114.

139. Eke, J., Achinewhu, S.C., Sanni, L., Barimala, I.S., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Dixon, A. 2007. Seasonal variations in the chemical and functional properties of starches from local and improved cassava varieties in high rainfall region of Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and Environment 5(3-4):36-42.

140. Beiseigel, J.M., Hunt, J.R., Glahn, R.P., Welch, R.M., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B.B. 2007. Iron bioavailability from maize and beans: a comparison of human measurements with Caco-2 cell and algorithm predictions. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 86:388-396.

141. Thakkar, S.K., Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A.G.O., and Failla, M.L. 2007. Β-carotene micellarization during in vitro digestion and uptake by Caco-2 cells is directly proportional to β-carotene content in different genotypes of cassava. Journal of Nutrition. 137:2229-2233.

142. Akinwande, Bolanle Aishat, Adeyemi, Isaac Adebayo, Maziya-Dixon, Busie, and Asiedu, Robert, 2007. Effect of tuber harvest time and storage period on the pasting properties of yam (Dioscorea rotundata) starch. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 3 (6): 781-787.

143. Onitilo, M.O., Sanni, L.O., Oyewole, O.B., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2007. Physicochemical and Functional properties of Sour Starches from different Cassava varieties. International Journal of Food Properties 10(3):607-620.

144. Ssemakula, G., Dixon, A.G.O., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2007. Stability of total carotenoid concentration and fresh yield of selected, yellow-fleshed cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). Journal of Tropical Agriculture 45 (1-2) :14-20

145. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akinyele, I., Oguntona, T., Sanusi, R. Harris, E., and Nokoe, S. 2006. Vitamin A deficiency is prevalent in children less than 5 y of age in Nigeria. Journal of Nutrition 136 [8]: 2255-2261.

146. Maziya-Dixon, B. and Akinyele, I.O. 2006. Combating micronutrient deficiency in Nigeria. Nutrview 4:7. [Accessed at http.//www.dsm.com/en_US/downloads/dnp/nutritional_2006_4 pdf].

147. Achidi, A.U., Ajayi, O.A., Maziya-Dixon, B.B., and Bokanga, M. 2005. The use of cassava leaves as food in Africa. Journal of Ecology of Food and Nutrition 44 (6): 423-435.

148. Williams, L., Maziya-Dixon, B., Harris, E., Nokoe, S., Akinyele, I., Sanusi, R., and Oguntona, T. 2005. Assessment of the nutritional status of children under-5 and their mothers in Nigeria. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 49 (S1): 359.

149. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akinyele, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., Sanusi, R.A. and Harris, E. 2005. Vitamin E status of children under-5 and their mothers in Nigeria. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 49 (S1): 352.

150. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Harris, E., Nokoe, S. Akinyele, I., Sanusi, R. and Oguntona, T. 2005. Evaluation of zinc status in children under-5 in Nigeria by agroecological zone and urbanization. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 49 (S1): 153.

151. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akinyele, I., Nnonyelu, C., Obizoba, I. Omojokun, S., Omotola, D., Williams, L. and Amuwah, V. 2005. Strengthening agriculture, nutrition, and gender linkages to improve household food security and reduce malnutrition. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 49 (S1): 58.

152. Williams, O., Nokoe, S.K. and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2005. Seeking homogeneity in statistical variables using cluster analysis. International Center for Mathematical and Computer Sciences (ICMCS). 2: 1-7.

153. Oikeh, S.O., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Welch, R.M, and Glahn, R.P. 2004. Assessment of bioavailable iron from 20 elite tropical maize varieties using an in vitro digestion/Caco-2 cell model. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 84:1202-1206.

154. Oikeh, S.O., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Welch, R.M, Glahn, R.P., and Gauch Jr. G. 2004. Environmental stability of iron and zinc concentrations in grain of elite early maturing tropical maize genotypes grown under field conditions. Journal of Agricultural Science 142(5):543-551.

155. Menkir, A. and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2004. Influence of genotype and environment on carotene content of Tropical yellow maize. Maydica 49: 313-318.

156. Ezeagu, I.E., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Tarawali, G. 2003. Seed characteristics and antinutrient composition of 12 Mucuna accessions from Nigeria. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 1: 129-139.

157. Oikeh, S.O., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Welch, R., and Glahn, R.P. 2003. Genotypic differences in concentration and bioavailability of kernel-iron in tropical maize varieties grown under field conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition 26: 2307-2319.

158. Oikeh, S.O., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Welch, R., and Glahn, R.P. 2003. Assessment of iron and zinc and bioavailable iron in grains of early-maturing tropical maize varieties. Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry 57: 3688-3694.

159. Oikeh, S.O., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Welch, R., and Glahn, R.P. 2002. Enhancing micronutrient quality of tropical corn through plant breeding in West Africa. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Journal 16(5): A980.

160. Cardwell, K.F., Kling, J.G., Maziya-Dixon, B.B. and Bosque-Perez, N.A. 2000. Interactions between Fusarium verticillioides, Aspergillus flavus, and insects’ infestation in four maize genotypes in the lowland Africa. Phytopathology 90:276-284.

161. Obatolu, V.A., Cole, H.A., and Maziya-Dixon, B.B. 2000. Nutritional quality of complementary food prepared from unmalted and malted maize fortified with cowpea using extrusion cooking. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 80: 646-650.

162. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.,Kling, J.G., and Okoruwa, A.E. 2000. Physical, chemical, and water absorption properties of tropical, maize hybrids. African Crop Science Journal 8(4): 1-8.

163. Okoruwa, A.E., Kling, J.G., and Maziya-Dixon, B.B. 1999. Physical, chemical, and water absorption properties of improved, tropical, open-pollinated maize varieties. African Crop Science Journal 7 (2): 153-163.

164. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.,Klopfenstein, C.F., and Walker, C. E. 1994. Freeze-dried wheat water solubles from a starch-gluten-washing stream: functionality in angel food cakes and nutritional properties compared with oat bran. Cereal Chemistry 71(3): 287-291.

165. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.,Klopfenstein, C.F., and Leipold, W.H. 1994. Protective effects of hard red versus hard white winter wheat in chemically induced colon cancer in CF1 mice. Cereal Chemistry 71(4): 359-363.

166. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.,and Klopfenstein, C.F. 1994. Nutritional properties of hard white and hard red winter wheat and oatmeal. I. Effects on cholesterol levels and fecal fat, neutral sterols, and bile acids in cholesterol-fed rats. Cereal Chemistry 71(6): 539-543.

167. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.,and Klopfenstein, C.F. 1994. Nutritional properties of hard white and hard red winter wheat and oatmeal. II. Effects on fecal water-holding capacity and loss of protein, ash, calcium, and zinc in cholesterol-fed rats. Cereal Chemistry 71(6): 544-547.

Books/ Monographs

1. Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). 2022. National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey 2021 Report. Abuja and Ibadan, Nigeria: FGN and IITA. 585 pp.

2. Anajekwu, E. O., Alamu, E. O., Awoyale, W., Amah, D., Akinoso, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2023. Impact of ripening and processing on color, proximate, and mineral properties of improved plantain (Musa spp AAB) cultivars. 1 – 19. (Book chapter).

3. Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). 2022. National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey Preliminary Report. Abuja and Ibadan, Nigeria: FGN and IITA. 288 pp.

4. Maziya-Dixon, B., Achterbosch, T., Adelekan, D., Adeyemi, O., Ajieroh, V., Akerele, D., Akinola, A. A., Alamu, E. O., van Berkum, S., Byrd, K. A., Nijhuis, A., Ojide, M., Onabolu, A., Onyibe, J. E., Raaijmakers, I., Samuel, F. O., Snoek, H., Yusuf, A. M., Brouwer, I. D. 2021. Food systems for healthier diets in Nigeria: a research agenda. International Food Policy Research Institute.

5. Busie Maziya-Dixon, Phumzile Mdziniso, Bongekile Jele, Nokuthula Dlamini, Alfred Nkwanyana, Nozizwe Tsabedze and Tunde Oguntona. 2019. Recipes for Commonly Consumed Foods in Eswatini. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.

6. Busie Maziya-Dixon, Phumzile Mdziniso, Bongekile Jele, Sineketiwe Zwane-Mdaka, Bongekile Ndwandwe, Girlie Simelane, Nozizwe Tsabedze-Zwane, Thoko E. Sibiya and Tunde Oguntona. 2019. Recipes for Commonly Consumed Foods in Eswatini. First Edition. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.

7. Alamu, O. E. 2015. Physical and sensory properties of biofortified fresh yellow maize: varietal and harvesting time effects on physical and sensory properties of biofortified fresh yellow maize. Maziya-Dixon, B., Olaofe, O. (editors), LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

8. James, B., Okechukwu, R., Abass, A., Fannah, S., Maziya-Dixon, B., Sanni, L. O., Osei-Sarfoh, A., Fomba, S.N., Lukombo, S. 2013. Production du gari a partir du manioc: guide illustre a l'intention des transformateurs de manioc a petite echelle. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.

9. James, B., Okechukwu, R., Abass, A., Fannah, S., Maziya-Dixon, B., Sanni, L., Osei-Sarfoh, A., Fomba, S., and Lukombo, S. 2012. Producing Gari from Cassava: An Illustrated guide for smallholder cassava processors. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.

10. Manyong M. Victor, Bussie Maziya-Dixon, Ranajit Bandyopadhyay, and Rousseau Djouka. 2012. The agriculture and health program of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a CGIAR institution in Africa. Chapter 16. In Martin Kappas, Uwe GroB, Dermot Lelleher (Eds). Global Health. A challenge for Interdisciplinary Research. Universitatsverlag Gottingen.

11. Dixon, A. , Okechukwu, R. , Akoroda, M. , Ilona, P. , Ogbe, F. , Egesi , C. N., Kulakow, P. , Ssemakula, G. , Maziya-Dixon, B. , Iluebbey, P. , Yomeni, M. O. , Geteloma, C. , James, B. , Eke-Okoro , O. N., Sanni, L. , Ntawuruhunga, P. , Tarawali, G. , Mahungu, N. , Lemchi, J. , Ezedinma, C. , Okoro, E. , Kanju, E. , Adeniji, A. A. , Nwosu, K. I. 2010. Improved cassava variety handbook, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.

12. Abdoulaye, T., Abass, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Tarawali, G., Okechukwu, R., Rusike, J., Alene, A., Manyong, V., Ayedun, B. 2012. Assessing the participation of IITA in cassava processing activities in Nigeria. Outcome and impact assessment at IITA: Issues and evidence. Proceedings of a mini symposium on outcome and impact assessment at IITA. pp: 8–10. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

13. Maziya-Dixon, B., Onyezili, F., Oguntona, E.B., Harris, E., Sanusi, R.A., Nokoe, S., Manyong, V., Almustafa, D., and Akinyele, I.O. 2007. Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey 2201-2003: Interviewers Manual. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 137.

14. Maziya-Dixon, B., Nokoe, S., Manyong, V., Harris, E., Akinyele, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., and Sanusi, R.A. 2007. Report on survey design and operation: Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey 2001–2003. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 116.

15. Sanni L., Ezedinma, C., Okechukwu, R.U., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ilona, P., and Dixon, A. 2007. Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 200.

16. Sanni L., Ezedinma, C., Okechukwu, R.U., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ilona, P., and Dixon. A. 2007. Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria: Synthesis report. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 49.

17. Sanni, L. Maziya-Dixon, B., Onabolu, A.O., Arowosafe, B.E., Okoruwa, A.E.  Okechukwu, R.U., Dixon, A.G.O., Ilona, P., Ezedinma, C., Ssemakula, G., Lemchi, J., Akoroda, M., Ogbe, F., Tarawali, G., Okoro E., and Geteloma, C. 2007.Recette de manioc Pour la securité Alimentaire du menage. IITA Integrated Cassava Project, Ibadan, Nigeria

18. Sanni L., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Onabolu, A.O., Arowasafe, B.E., Okoruwa, A.E., Okechukwu, R.U., Dixon, A.G.O., Waziri, A.D.I., Ilona, P.,  Ezedinma, C., Ssemakula, G.,  Lemchi, J.,  Akoroda, M.,  Ogbe, F.,  Tarawali, G., Okoro, E.,  and Geteloma, C. 2006. Cassava Recipes for household food security. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 60.

19. Sanni, L.O., Adelaja, M.A.,  Ezedinma, C.,  Okechukwu, R.U.,  Patino, M. Akoroda, M. O., Maziya-Dixon, B.,  Lemchi, J.,  Ilona, P.,  Okoro, E.,  Tarawali, G.,  Awodeyi, T.,  Bamkefa, B.,  Nnaji, N., Ogbe, F.,  Dixon, A.G.O.,  Obi, O.E.,  and Ozigi, A.. 2006. Catalogue of postharvest equipment for cassava processing. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.  138.

20. Maziya-Dixon, B., Oguntona, E.B., Harris, E., Nokoe, S., Manyong, V., Akinyele, I.O., and Sanusi, R.A. 2006. Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey 2201-2003: Food Instruction Booklet. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.  122.

21. Sanni L., Maziya-Dixon, B., Okoruwa, A.E., Arowosafe, B. Lemchi, J. Ogbe, F., Ezedinma, C., Okechukwu, R., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Ilona, P. Babaleye, T., and A. Dixon. 2005. Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria, Synthesis report. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria. 35pp.

22. Sanni, L.O., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akanya, J., Okoro, C.I., Alaya, Y., Egwuonwu, C.V., Okechukwu, R., Ezedinma, C., Akoroda, M., Lemchi, J., Okoro, E., Tarawali, G., Mkumbira, J., Patino, M., Ssemakula, G., and Dixon, A. 2005. Standards for cassava products and guidelines for export IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.  93.

23. Maziya-Dixon, B., Akinyele, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., Nokoe, S., Sanusi, R.A., and Harris, E. 2004. Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey 2201-2003: Summary Report. International IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 67.

24. Oikeh, S.O., Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Glahn, R.P. 2004. Micronutrient Enhancement of Maize in Nigeria: Assessment of iron, zinc, and beta-carotene content and iron bioavailability in elite maize varieties. Final Technical Report. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 38.

Proceedings

1. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Zum Felde, T., Parkes, E., Adesokan, M Application of Near Infra-Red Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) in the screening of fresh cassava (Manihot esculenta) storage roots for provitamin A carotenoids. In: Proceeding of the 18th International Conference on Near Infrared Spectroscopy, ICNIRS, 10-15 June 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark.

2. Awoyale, W., Abass, A., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Amaza, P. 2017. Consumer's acceptability and willingness-to-pay for composite bread baked with high quality cassava flour from yellow-fleshed cassava roots. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 41st Conference and Annual General Meeting: rejuvenating the Nigerian economy through promotion of the food value chain, 22-25 October, International Conference Center, Herbert Macaulay Way, FCT Abuja, Nigeria.

3. Karim, O. R., Olapade, G. M., Awoyale, W., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2017. Chemical properties and consumer acceptability of analogue rice produced from cassava (Manihot esculenta) and maize (Zea mays). 2017. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 41st Conference and Annual General Meeting: rejuvenating the Nigerian economy through promotion of the food value chain, 22-25 October, International Conference Center, Herbert Macaulay Way, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.

4. Alamu, E. O., Gondwe, T., Chileshe, P., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2018. Assessment of dietary diversity of mothers and children of 6-24 months from eastern and southern provinces of Zambia. Poster presented at the IPA Zambia Presents at Evidence for Impact Symposium March 20, - March 22, Lusaka, Zambia.

5. Menkir, A., Pixley, K. V., Maziya-Dixon, B., Gedil, M. 2012. Recent advances in breeding maize for enhanced pro-vitamin A content. In: Meeting the Challenges of Global Climate Change and Food Security through Innovative Maize Research. Proceedings of the third national maize workshop of Ethiopia. pp: 66-73.

6. Njukwe, E., Duindam, J. W., Hauser, S., Maziya-Dixon, B., Amadou Thierno, D., Onadipe, O. O., Mbairanodji, A., Ngue-Bissa, T., Kirscht, H., Hanna, R. 2012. Development and dissemination of a manual cassava chipper in Cameroon. In: Tropical Roots and Tuber Crops and the Challenges of Globalization and Climate Changes. Proceedings of the 11th triennial Symposium of the ISTRC-AB, 4 to 8 October 2010. pp: 449 - 452.

7. Adegunwa, M., Sanni, L. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2012. Effects of fermentation length and varieties on the pasting properties of sour cassava starch. In: Tropical Roots and Tuber Crops and the Challenges of Globalization and Climate Changes. Proceedings of the 11th triennial Symposium of the ISTRC-AB, 4 to 8 October 2010. pp: 476 - 484.

8. Adegunwa, M., Edema, M. O., Sanni, L. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2012. Proximate composition and physical properties of steamed sour cassava starch bread. In: Tropical Roots and Tuber Crops and the Challenges of Globalization and Climate Changes. Proceedings of the 11th triennial Symposium of the ISTRC-AB, 4 to 8 October 2010. pp: 514 - 518.

9. Ssemakula, G., Dixon, A., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2010. Towards improving the nutritional quality of cassava: progress in the genetic enhancement of carotenoids, iron, zinc, and protein levels. 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. pp 231 - 241.

10. Onadipe, O. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R. 2010. Yam screening for suitability in food product development. 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. pp: 359 - 360.

11. Dixon, A., Ssemakula, G., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2010. Genotype stability for total carotenoid concentration in yellow-fleshed cassava. 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. pp: 362 - 363.

12. Shittu, T., Sanni, L. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Awonorin, S., Dixon, A. 2010. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and cassava variety on the sensory quality of composite bread. 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. pp: 436 - 444.

13. Onabanjo, O. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oguntona, C., Olayiwola, I. O., Oguntona, E. B., Dixon, A. 2010. Iron bioavailability and utilization in rats fed cassava-based complementary diets. 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. pp: 454 - 456.

14. Onadipe, O. O., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Asiedu, R. 2010. Expanded utilisation of water yam: an approach to poverty alleviation. 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. pp: 462 - 463.

15. Baah, F., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Asiedu, R., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. 2010. Organoleptic quality assessment of major traditional yam products from greater yam (Dioscorea alata). 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. pp: 463 - 463.

16. Onitilo, M., Sanni, L., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Dixon, A. 2007. Varietal differences in the physicochemical, functional, pasting properties, and granule size of starches from different CMD-resistance varieties. In: Mahungu, N.M. and Manyong, V. M. (eds.). Advances in Root and Tuber Crops Technologies for Sustainable Food Security, Improved Nutrition, Wealth Creation and Environmental Conservation in Africa. Proceedings of the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB) Symposium, Mombasa, Kenya, 1-5 November 2004.

17. Maziya-Dixon, B. 2007. Effect of mycotoxins on nutritional quality of food crops. In: Majiwa, F., Odera, M., Muchiri, N., Omanya, G., and Werehire, P. (eds.). Mycotoxin Control in Food Grains. Proceedings of a Small Group Meeting, Nairobi, Kenya, 22-24 June 2004: African Agricultural Technology Foundation.

18. Sanni, L., B. Maziya-Dixon, R. Okechukwu, C. Ezedinma, M. Akoroda, J. Lemchi, F. Ogbe, E. Okoro, P. Ilona, and A. Dixon. 2007. Innovative processing and utilization technologies for cassava in Africa. In: Proceedings of the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops Africa Branch, Mombasa, Kenya 1-5 November 2004. Mahungu, N.M and Manyong, V.M. (Editors). pp 836-840

19. Sanni, L., C. Ezedinma, J. Lemchi, F. Ogbe, R. Okechukwu, M. Akoroda, E. Okoro, B. Maziya-Dixon, and A. Dixon. 2007. Cassava post-harvest assessment survey in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops Africa Branch, Mombasa, Kenya 1-5 November 2004. Mahungu, N.M and Manyong, V.M. (Editors). pp 746-748.

Conferences, workshops, and seminars

1. S. Tanumihardjo, B. Gannon, M. Lungaho, B. Ukaire, M. Odey, B. Maziya-Dixon. 2023. Comparison of serum retinol concentrations and the Modified Relative Dose Response test to assess Vitamin A deficiency in Nigerian women of reproductive age. Poster presented at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, 16-20 October 2023. The Hague, The Netherlands. 

2. S. Tanumihardjo, B. Gannon, C. Davis, M. Lungaho, B. Maziya-Dixon. 2023. Advances in HPLC-photodiode array analysis of 3,4-didehydroretinol and retinol from serum to increase throughput for the modified relative dose response test in population health surveys. Poster presented at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, 16-20 October 2023. The Hague, The Netherlands. 

3. Presentation on Food Waste, IITA Green Week, 26-30 September 2022.

4. An update on the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey. Presentation during West Africa and Sahel Hub Meeting; Virtual R4D Week, 1-4 February 2022.

5. Unravelling the drivers of Gari-Eba consumer acceptability: implication for cassava breeding. Presented at the 19th International Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC), 21-25 November 2022. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

6. Presentation to the Community of Practice for Dietary Assessment in Low and Middle-Income Countries Virtual Meeting on Planning for a Dietary Intake Survey: Lessons from NFCMS 24 May 2022.

7. Presentation on Value Addition of IITA Mandate Crops and Display of Food Products at the 3rd Agribusiness Innovation Conference and Expo (Agricon 2022), 26-27 September 2022, Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.

8. Presented to the House Committee on Agriculture, Colleges and Institutions, Federal Government of Nigeria (National Assembly) on Food and Nutrition Research for Improved Food Security and Nutrition: National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey (NFCMS) on 17 September 21.

9. Presentation on Agri-food systems for sustainable diets with traditional plants during the Expert Workshop on Study on Food Systems Resilience in Africa and Europe held Virtually organized by the University of Hohenheim, Research Centre for Global Food Security and Ecosystems, Stuttgart, Germany.

10. Lessons and Insights from adapting the novel INDDEX24 Dietary Assessment Platform: The experience from the Nigeria National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey 2021. Poster presented at the ANH Academy Virtual Conference held 28-30 June 2022.

11. Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectrometry techniques for the prediction of functional characteristics of Gari (cassava flakes)”. Poster presented at the 19th International Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC), 21-25 November 2022. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

12. Update on Progress with Planning of the National Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey presented at the NFCNS Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, 3-7 February 2020, Bon Hotel, FCT, Abuja

13. Update on the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey: Status of Readiness for Data Collection. Presented at the Virtual Steering Committee Meeting, 15 September 2020.

14. Food Quality Traits for Selection Decision in Yam Breeding. Presented at the NextGen Product Advancement Workshop, 22-23 April 2020.

15. Dietary Data Collection, Analysis, and Use: Taking Stock of Country Experiences and Promising Practices in Low- and Middle- Income Countries “, held at FAO Headquarters in Rome, December 11-13, 2019.

16. Abebe Menkir, Wende Mengesha, Bussie Maziya-Dixon, Oladeji Alamu and Michael Adesokan. Developing and delivering Provitamin A-enriched maize. Presentation at the International webinar on Nutritious Maize: Technologies, Development, and Availability in South Asia. 21-23 July 2020.

17. Invited to Soybean 360 symposium, organized by Soy Innovation Laboratory (SIL) - MRA5- Nutrition University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, to present on a topic 1) Effect of textured soy protein (TSP) inclusion on the sensory characteristics and acceptability of local dishes in Nigeria by Emmanuel Alamu and Busie Maziya-Dixon; and 2) Current and Potential use of Soybean in Home Grown School Feeding Program in sub-Saharan Africa by Busie Maziya-Dixon and Abimbola Adesanmi

18. Dietary Data Collection, Analysis, and Use: Taking Stock of Country Experiences and Promising Practices in Low- and Middle- Income Countries “, held at FAO Headquarters in Rome, December 11-13, 2019.

19. Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Zum Felde, T., Parkes, E., Adesokan, M. 2017. Application of Near Infra-Red Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) in screening of fresh cassava (Manihot esculenta) storage roots for provitamin A carotenoids. Poster presented at the 18th International Conference on Near Infrared Spectroscopy, ICNIRS, 10-15 June 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2017.

20. Awoyale, W., Abass, A., Alamu, E. O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Amaza, P. 2017. Consumer's acceptability and willingness-to-pay for composite bread baked with high quality cassava flour from yellow-fleshed cassava roots. Paper presented at the 41st Conference and Annual General Meeting: rejuvenating the Nigerian economy through promotion of the food value chain, 22-25 October, International Conference Center, Herbert Macaulay Way, FCT Abuja, Nigeria.

21. Karim, O. R., Olapade, G. M., Awoyale, W., Maziya-Dixon, B. 2017. Chemical properties and consumer acceptability of analogue rice produced from cassava (Manihot esculenta) and maize (Zea mays). Paper presented at the 41st Conference and Annual General Meeting: rejuvenating the Nigerian economy through promotion of the food value chain, 22-25 October, International Conference Center, Herbert Macaulay Way, FCT Abuja, Nigeria.

22. Parkes, E., Kulakow, P., Alamu, O. E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Aina, O., Ofei, R., Iluebbey, P., Agbona, A., Bakare, M. A., Dixon, A. 2016. Performance of pro-Vitamin A cassava clones across eleven environments in two seasons in Nigeria. Poster presented at the Third Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century & 17th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, January 18-22, Nanning, Guangxi, China

23. Gondwe, T., Tegbaru, A., FitzSimons, J., Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, O. E., Boahen, S., Chigeza, G. 2016. Legumes for economic empowerment and social inclusion of women: the case of a health and nutrition project implemented in southern Africa. Poster presented at the Pan African Grain Legumes and World Cowpea Conference, 28 February - 4th March 2016 in Zambia.

24. B. Maziya-Dixon, R. Popoola, O. Alamu, and M. Yomeni. 2016. Nutritional and sensory properties and consumer preference of snack foods produced from blending cassava and legume flours. Paper presented at the Third Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century & 17th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, January 18-22, Nanning, Guangxi, China

25. B. Maziya-Dixon. 2016. An Update on the Food Safety and Nutrition Quality of Gari. Paper presented at the Gari Revolution Workshop 4-6 October 2016. IITA Conference Center, Ibadan, Nigeria.

26. B. Maziya-Dixon. 2016. Contributing to Reducing Malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Paper presented at the Launching of the Initiative of Food and Nutrition Security in Africa (IFNA) during the TICAD 6 Meeting held 26-27 August, 2016, Nairobi, Kenya.

27. Chinma, C.E, Sangodele, E.A, Maziya-Dixon, B., Kanampiu, F, Ukachi, H.O., Ajiboye, D.O., Alabi, M.O. and Audu. 2016. Sensory, nutritional and antioxidant properties of tuwo (rice-based food dumpling) supplemented with soybean flour. Poster presented at the 18th World Congress of Food Science and Technology, Dublin, Ireland.

28. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Alamu, O. E., Gondwe, T., Menkir, A., Kulakow, P., Ousmane, B., Swennen, R., Abdoulaye, T., 2015. Leveraging agriculture to improve nutrition and health. Poster presented at the 12th European Nutrition Conference (FENS 2015): October 20-23, Berlin, Germany

29. Parkes, E., Kulakow, P., Maziya-Dixon, B., Iluebbey, P. , Dixon, A. , Agbona, A. , Ogungbesan, B. , Aina, O. , Alamu, O. E. , Bello, A. A. , Ceballos, H. Breeding for enhanced proVitamin A levels in cassava roots in Nigeria. Poster presented at the 12th European Nutrition Conference (FENS 2015): October 20-23, Berlin, Germany.

30. B. Maziya-Dixon, R.A. Sanusi, E.B. Oguntona, and M. Manary. 2012. Malnutrition and Micronutrient Deficiencies are Prevalent in 2−5-year-old Children Consuming Cassava as a Staple in Delta State, Nigeria. An invited paper presented at the 2nd Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century held 18-22 June 2012, Speke Resort Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.

31. B. B. Maziya-Dixon, R.A. Sanusi, E.B. Oguntona, F. Moura, and E. Boy. 2012. Nutrition and Micronutrient Status of Children under 5 and Women of Childbearing Age in Akwa Ibom State. A paper presented at the 16th ISTRC Triennial Symposium held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

32. B. Maziya-Dixon, R.A. Sanusi, E.B. Oguntona, and M. Manary. 2012. Vitamins A and E deficiency in 2−5-year-old children consuming cassava as a staple in Delta State, Nigeria. Poster presented at the 2nd Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century held 18-22 June 2012, Speke Resort Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.

33. B. Maziya-Dixon, R.A. Sanusi, E.B. Oguntona, and M. Manary. 2012. Evaluation of iron and zinc status in 2−5-year-old children consuming cassava as a staple in Delta State, Nigeria. Poster presented at the 2nd Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century held 18-22 June 2012, Speke Resort Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.

34. B. Maziya-Dixon, R.A. Sanusi, E.B. Oguntona, and M. Manary. 2012. Malnutrition (stunting, wasting, and underweight) prevalent in 1−5-year-olds consuming cassava as a staple in Delta State, Nigeria. Poster presented at the 2nd Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century held 18-22 June 2012, Speke Resort Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.

35. Maziya-Dixon, B. and Oguntona, E.B. 2007. Iodine status of children under-5, their mothers, and pregnant women in Nigeria by agroecological zone and urbanization. Poster presented at the Micronutrient Forum, Consequences and Control of Micronutrient Deficiencies: Science, Policy, and Programs—Defining the Issues. 16-18 April, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey.

36. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Dixon, A.G.O. and Ssemakula, G. 2007. Quantitative and qualitative characterization of carotenoids from yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes. Poster presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

37. Baah F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. 2007. Evaluation of Dioscorea alata Varieties for making pounded yam. Paper presented at the The First International Chester Conference on Food Science and Technology. 10-13 April 2007, Chester, United Kingdom.

38. Maziya-Dixon, B., Menkir, A., Dixon, A.G.O., Asiedu, R. and Ssemakula, G. S. 2007. Accounting for losses of micronutrients from staple foods during storage and processing. Poster presented at the First Federation of African Nutrition Societies Meeting on Nutrition Health and Human Development in Africa: Breaking the Downward Trend. 7-9 May 2007. Ouarzazate, Morocco.

39. Onabanjo O.O., Oguntona, C.R.B., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oguntona, E.B. and Dixon, A.G.O. 2007. Nutritional evaluation of four optimized cassava-based complementary foods. Poster presented at the First Federation of African Nutrition Societies Meeting on Nutrition Health and Human Development in Africa: Breaking the Downward Trend. 7-9 May 2007. Ouarzazate, Morocco.

40. Ssemakula, G.S., Dixon, A.G.O., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2007. Stability of total carotenoid content and fresh yield of selected, yellow-fleshed cassava. Poster presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

41. Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A.G.O. and Ssemakula, G. 2007. Changes in total carotenoid content at different stages of traditional processing of yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes. Poster presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007., Maputo, Mozambique.

42. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Dixon, A.G.O. Asiedu, R. and Ssemakula, G. 2007. Accounting for losses of provitamin A from yellow-flesh cassava storage roots and yam tubers during processing. Poster presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

43. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. And Ellis, W.O. 2007. Organoleptic quality assessment of major traditional yam products from greater yam (Dioscorea alata). Paper presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

44. Shittu, T.A., Sanni, L.O., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Awonorin, S.O., and Dixon, A. 2007. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and cassava variety on the sensory quality of composite bread. Paper presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

45. Onabanjo O.O., Maziya-Dixon, B., Oguntona, C.R.B., Olayiwola, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., and Dixon, A.G.O. 2007. Iron bioavailability and utilization in rats fed cassava-based complementary diets. Poster presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

46. Onadipe, O.O., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Asiedu, R. 2007. Expanded utilization of water yam: An approach to poverty alleviation. Paper presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

47. Onadipe, O.O., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Asiedu, R. 2007. Yam screening for suitability in food product development. Paper presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch. 8-12 October 2007, Maputo, Mozambique.

48. Dixon, A.G.O., Ssemakula, G., Maziya-Dixon,B., Ceballos, H., and Fregene, M. 2007. Genetic enhancement of protein content in cassava tuberous roots. Presented at the 10th triennial symposium of the International Society for Tropical Crops-Africa Branch, 8-12 October, Maputo, Mozambique.

49. Dixon, A.G.O., G. Ssemakula, and B. Maziya-Dixon. 2007. Stability of iron and zinc concentrations in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). Presented at the 10th triennial symposium of the International Society for Tropical Crops-Africa Branch, 8-12 October, Maputo, Mozambique.

50. Onadipe, O. O., Maziya-Dixon, B. B., and Oguntona, E. B. 2006. Nutrient Composition of Foods Commonly Consumed in Nigeria­Update. Paper presented at the 2nd Asia Food Composition 2006: Production and use of food composition tables Conference. 5-25 November 2006. Hyberdad, India.

51. Maziya-Dixon, B. and Menkir, A. 2006. Biofortification of Maize: A novel approach for improved nutrition. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. 8-11 November 2006. Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

52. Akin-Idowu, P., R. Asiedu, Maziya-Dixon, B. and Baah, F. D. 2006. Nutritional enhancement of yam. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. 8-11 November 2006. Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

53. Ssemakula, G., Dixon, A.G.O., and Maziya-Dixon, B.2006. Biofortification of Africa’s staple foods: the case of cassava. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. 8-11 November 2006. Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

54. Day, R.S., Douglass, D., and Maziya-Dixon, B.2006. Development of a food and nutrient coding database for the Nigerian Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey. 2006. Paper presented at the 30th National Nutrient Databank Conference. 16-19 September 2006. Honolulu, Hawaii.

55. Dixon, A.G.O., Ssemakula, G.N., and Maziya–Dixon, B. 2006. Progress in genetic enhancement of beta–carotene, iron, and zinc in cassava storage roots using conventional breeding http://www.harvestplus.org/ and

http://www.ifpri.org/events/conferences/2005/20050928ppp.htm.

56. Dixon, A.G.O., Ssemakula, G.N., Maziya–Dixon, B., and Mkumbira, J. 2005. Genetic enhancement of beta–carotene, iron and zinc contents in cassava storage roots for alleviating micronutrient deficiency in sub–Saharan Africa. In Tenywa, J.S, Adipala, E., Nampala, P., Tusiime, G., Okori, P., and Kyamuhangire, W. (Editors). Proceedings of the African Crop Science Conference p. 169–173.

57. Menkir, A., Badu-Apraku, B., and Maziya-Dixon, B.2005. Highlights of the QPM collaborative research projects funded by the Nippon Foundation from 2003-2004: Paper presented at the Fifth West and Central Africa Regional Maize Workshop. 3–6 May 2005, Cotonou, Benin Republic.

58. Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., White, W., and Rocheford, T. 2005. Progress in breeding maize for high micronutrient content at IITA. Paper presented at the Maize HarevestPlus Crop Meeting. 10-12 August 2005, Sete Lagoas, Brazil.

59. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Menkir, A., and Pixley, K. 2005. Biofortification of Maize: a novel approach to improving nutrition and health in Africa. Paper presented at the Fifth West and Central Africa Regional Maize Workshop. 3–6 May 2005, Cotonou, Benin Republic.

60. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akinyele, I., Nnonyelu, C., Obizoba, I. Omojokun, S., Omotola, D., Williams, L. and Amuwah, V. 2005.  Strengthening agriculture, nutrition, and gender linkages to improve household food security and reduce malnutrition. Paper presented at the Eighteenth International Union of Nutritional Sciences Congress. 19-23 September 2005. Durban, South Africa.

61. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Dixon, A.G.O. and Adebowale, A. A. 2004. Targeting different end uses of cassava: genotypic variations for cyanogenic potentials and pasting properties. Paper presented at the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004. Mombasa, Kenya.

62. Onitilo, M., Sanni, L., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Dixon, A. 2004. Varietal differences in the physicochemical, functional, pasting properties, and granule size of starches from different CMD-resistance varieties. Paper presented at the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004. Mombasa, Kenya.

63. Owolabi, O.A., Omotola, B.D. and Maziya-Dixon, B.2004. Readiness of Nigerian institutional arrangement on food and nutrition towards achieving the millennium development goals: a preliminary investigation. Paper presented at the Nutrition Society of Nigerian Annual Conference, 27–30 October 2004. Jos, Plateau State.

64. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Dixon, A., Asiedu, R. and Ceballos, H. 2004. Biofortification of Root and Tuber Crops: A Novel Approach to Improving Nutrition and Health in Africa. Thematic paper presented at the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004. Mombassa, Kenya.

65. Sanni, L., Ezedinma, C., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Okechukwu, R., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ilona, P., and Dixon, A. 2004. Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004. Mombassa, Kenya.

66. Harris, E., Maziya-Dixon, B.B., and Jackson, C. 2003. Nigeria Food Consumption 2001. Food Instruction Booklet Design. Paper presented at the 5th Dietary Assessment Conference, 26-29 January 2003. Chang Rai, Thailand,

67. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.,and Owolabi, M. 2003. Dietary diversification-emerging trends and views from other countries. Paper presented at the UNICEF Workshop on Dietary Diversification held 6-7 May 2003. Ibadan, Nigeria.

68. Menkir, A. and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2003. Assessment of beta-carotene content in tropical early- and late-maturing yellow maize varieties. A poster presented at the Arnel R. Hallauer International Symposium on Plant Breeding. Mexico City, Mexico.

69. Menkir, A. and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2002. Breeding maize for improved grain and nutritional quality at IITA. Paper presented at USDA, Beltsville, MD, and USAID, Washington D.C., during the stakeholder’s meeting for the micronutrient project, 6-8 May 2002. USA.

70. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.,Kling, J.G., Menkir, A., and Dixon, A.G.O. 1999. Genetic variation for total carotene, iron and zinc content in maize genotypes and cassava clones. A paper presented at the Conference on Improving Human Nutrition through Agriculture: The Role of International Agricultural Research, 5-7 October 1999. Los Baños, Philippines.

71. Maziya-Dixon, B.B. 1998. Maize as a food source and industrial material: processes, products, and uses. In Maize Production and Utilization: Prospects and Constraints. Valencia, J.A., Falaki, A.M., Miko, S., Abubakar, I.U., Jaryum, J. and Ado, S.G. (eds.). Kano, Nigeria.

72. Maziya-Dixon, B.B. 1998. Production of confectionery products and snack foods. A paper presented at the workshop on Maize Quality, Processing and Utilization held at IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 24 August–4 September 1998.

73. Maziya-Dixon, B.B. 1998. Principles of food product development. A paper presented at the workshop on Maize Quality, Processing and Utilization held at IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 24 August–4 September 1998.

74. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.1998. Measurements and maintenance of maize quality. A paper presented at the workshop on Maize Quality, Processing and Utilization held at IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 24 August–4 September 1998.

75. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.1998. Maize kernel structure and composition. A paper presented at the Workshop on Maize Quality, Processing and Utilization held at IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. 24 August–4 September 1998.

76. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.1997. Food processing. A paper presented at the National Workshop on Food Based Interventions for Household Food Security and Nutritional Improvement in Kano State, Nigeria. 24-27 February 1997. Kano, Nigeria.

77. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.1997. Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of alkaline processed maize products in Nigeria. Poster presented at the West and Central Africa Regional Maize Workshop held in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. 21-25 April 1997.

78. Maziya-Dixon, B.B.1991. Effect of wheat fibre on chemically induced colon cancer. Poster presentation at the American Association of Cereal Chemists, 76th Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington 1991.

Invited Papers

1. Maziya-Dixon, B. 2014. Food Science and Biotechnology: A Vehicle for Nutritional and Economic Well-being. Paper presented at the 9th College of Food Sciences Lecture, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria.

2. Boy, E. and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2012. Review of global nutrition studies: Implications for dissemination of vitamin A cassava. Paper presented at the 16thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC) held 23-28 Sept. 2012, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

3. Maziya-Dixon, B. 2012. Nutrition status and micronutrient deficiency in children under 5 and women of childbearing age who consume cassava as a staple in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 16thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC) held 23-28 Sept. 2012, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

4. B. Maziya-Dixon. 2010. Innovative systems to improve the processing, packaging, and labeling of agricultural products. Theme paper presented at the Second Agricultural Science Week and 9th General Assembly of CORAF/WECARD held 24-29 May 2010, Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Republic of Benin

5. B. Maziya-Dixon. 2010. Production and processing of soy flour in the food industry. Paper presented at the Soy Summit 2010 held 27 May 2010, De Renaissance Hotel, Lagos,Nigeria

6. Tanumihardjo, Sherry A. Howe, Julie A. Maziya-Dixon, Bussie and Bresnahan, Kara 2009. Testing the Bioavailability of Provitamin A Carotenoids from Biofortified Cassava. Paper presented at the 15th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, CIP, Lima, Peru

7. B. Maziya-Dixon, B.and Dixon, A.G.O. 2009. Testing for Retention of provitamin A carotenoids on locally processed cassava products Paper presented at the 15th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, CIP, Lima, Peru

8. Maziya-Dixon, B. 2008. “A Place for Soy in Nutrition and Agricultural Development. Paper presented at the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) workshop on Nutrition, International Development and Agribusiness Approaches held 29 October, 2008, Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.

9. Maziya-Dixon, Busieand Dixon, Alfred. 2008. Enhancing nutrient availability in cassava to improve dietary quality and nutrition. Paper presented at the Global Cassava Partnership-1 meeting held 21-25 July, International Conference Center (ICC), Gent, Belgium.

10. Maziya-Dixon, B. 2007. Update on Food Science Studies of Biofortified Maize and Plans for 2007. Paper presented at the Third HarvestPlus Maize Crop Meeting. 12-15 March 2007. Lusaka, Zambia.

11. Maziya-Dixon, B. 2007. Cassava products for human consumption and its nutrient values. Paper presented at the Core Group Meeting of the OECD Meeting. 7-8 February 2007. Agricultural Research Council, Roodeplaat, South Africa.

12. Menkir, A., Maziya-Dixon, B., Badu-Apraku, B., White, W. and Rocheford, T. 2007. Progress and achievements in breeding maize for enhanced micronutrient content. Paper presented at the Third HarvestPlus Maize Crop Meeting. 12-15 March 2007. Lusaka, Zambia.

13. Menkir, A. Pixley, K., Rocheford, T., Maziya-Dixon, B., and White, W. 2007. Breeding crops for increased micronutrient density: A Case for Maize. Paper presented at the First Federation of African Nutrition Societies Meeting on Nutrition Health and Human Development in Africa: Breaking the Downward Trend. 7-9 May 2007. Ouarzazate, Morocco.

14. Maziya-Dixon, B. Menkir, A., Dixon, A.G.O., Asiedu, R. and Ssemakula, G.S. 2007. Accounting for losses of micronutrients from staple foods during storage and processing. Poster presented at the First Federation of African Nutrition Societies Meeting on Nutrition Health and Human Development in Africa: Breaking the Downward Trend. 7-9 May 2007. Ouarzazate, Morocco.

15. Maziya-Dixon, B., Dixon, A.G.O., Asiedu, R. and Ceballos, H. 2004. Biofortification of root and tuber crops: a novel approach to improving nutrition and health in Africa. Paper presented at the 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004, Mombasa, Kenya.

16. Maziya-Dixon, B. 2004. Effect of mycotoxins on nutritional quality of food crops. Paper presented at the Small Group Meeting on Mycotoxins in Africa held 22-24 June 2004. Nairobi, Kenya.

17. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Owolabi O.A, and Okoruwa, A.E. 2004. Small-scale vegetable oil processing. Paper presented at the Projects for Entrepreneurs Workshop, 31 July 2004, Lagos, Nigeria.

Edited abstracts

1. O.O. Etukudo, L.A. Babalola and B. Maziya–Dixon. 2013. Effect of agroecology variability on dry matter, cyanogenic potential (CNP) and chemical composition of 30 cassava clones. Paper presented at the 12thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB). Book of Abstracts. p. 111

2. O.O. Etukudo, B. Maziya–Dixon and L.A. Babatola. 2013. Effects of climatic and soil variability on sprouting ability, disease response and yield of 30 cassava genotypes in 3 different agro-ecological zones. Poster presented at the 12thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB). Book of Abstracts. p. 162

3. Oladeji Emmanue Alamu1, Bussie Maziya-Dixon, Thomas zum Felde, Peter Kulakow and Elizabeth Parkes. 2013. Application of Near Infra-Red Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) in Screening of Fresh Cassava (Manihot esculenta) storage roots for Provitamin A Carotenoids. Paper presented at the 12thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB). Book of Abstracts. p. 96

4. Arowosafe, B.E., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Bolade, M.K. 2012. Physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from improved varieties and landraces of yams (D. Rotundata and D. Alata). Poster presented at the 16thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC). Book of Abstracts. p. 380.

5. Alamu, E. Oladeji, Maziya-Dixon, Bussie, Okonkwo, C. Christian, and Asiedu, Robert. 2012. Physicochemical characterization of selected white yam (Dioscorea Rotundata) varieties. Paper presented at the 16thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC). Book of Abstracts. p. 114.

6. Oyelakin, M.O., Sanni, L.O., Maziya-Dixon, B.,Adebowale, A.A., and Kosoko, S.B. 2012. Effect of drying method and storage time on the pasting properties of cassava chips. Paper presented at the 16thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC). Book of Abstracts. p. 246.

7. Oyelakin, M.O., Sanni, L.O., Adebayo, K., Maziya-Dixon, B., Adebowale, A.A., and Kosoko, S.B. 2012. Effect of drying method and storage time on the functional properties of cassava chips. Paper presented at the 16thTriennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC). Book of Abstracts. p. 245.

8. Tanumihardjo, Sherry A. Howe, Julie A. Maziya-Dixon, Bussie and Bresnahan, Kara 2009. Testing the Bioavailability of Provitamin A Carotenoids from Biofortified Cassava. Book of Abstracts

9. B. Maziya-Dixon, B.and Dixon, A.G.O. 2009. Testing for Retention of provitamin A carotenoids on locally processed cassava products. Book of Abstarcts.

10. Dixon, A.G.O., R.U. Okechukwu, G. Ssemakula, R. Hanna, J.M. Thresh, J. Hughes, I. Ingelbrecht, M. Fregene, J. Legg, N. Mahungu, F. Nweke, J.P. Legg, P. Ntawuruhunga, C. Fauquet, V. Manyong, P. Neuenschwander, J. Whyte, K. Wydra, R. Asiedu, C.N. Egesi, R. Bandyopadhyay, S. Winter, G. Tarawali, M. Bokanga, C. Ezedinma, L. Sanni, M. Ferguson, F.O. Ogbe, M. Akoroda, B. Maziya-Dixon, P. Ilona, I.J. Ekanayake, O. Ariyo, J. Onyeka, G.W. Otim-Nape, M.T. Dahniya, R. Ortiz, S.K. Hahn and P. Hartmann. 2008. Cassava improvement in sub-Saharan Africa: contributions of IITA and its partners. Book of Abstracts.

11. Maziya-Dixon, Busieand Dixon, Alfred. 2008. Enhancing nutrient availability in cassava to improve dietary quality and nutrition. Book of Abstracts.

12. Maziya-Dixon, B. and Oguntona, E.B. 2007. Iodine status of children under-5, their mothers, and pregnant women in Nigeria by agroecological zone and urbanization. Book of Abstracts. p 59. Micronutrient Forum, Consequences and Control of Micronutrient Deficiencies: Science, Policy, and Programs—Defining the Issues. 16-18 April, 2007. Istanbul, Turkey.

13. Ssemakula, G.N., Dixon, A.G.O., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2006. Biofortification of Africa’s staple foods: the case of cassava. Page 83 in the Book of Abstracts. 37th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. 8-11 November 2006. Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

14. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Sanusi, R.A., Akinyele, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., and Harris, E. 2004. Iron Status of Children under-5 in Nigeria: results of the Nigeria food consumption and nutrition survey. Page 43 in the Book of Abstracts. 2004 INACG Symposium. Iron Deficiency in Early Life: Challenges and Progress. 18 November 2004. Lima, Peru.

15. Maziya-Dixon, B.B., Akinyele, I.O., Sanusi, R.A., Oguntona, E.B., Nokoe, S. and Harris, E. 2004. Vitamin A status of children under-5 in Nigeria: results of the Nigeria food consumption and nutrition survey. Page 56 in the Book of Abstracts. XXII IVACG Meeting. Vitamin A and the Common Agenda for Micronutrients. 15-17 November 2004. Lima, Peru.

16. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akinyele, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., Sanusi, R.A., and Harris, E. 2004. Vitamin E status of children under-5 in Nigeria: results of the Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey. International Conference on Vitamin E and Health, 22-24 May 2004. Boston, USA.

17. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Dixon, A.G.O., and Adebowale, A.A. 2004. Targeting different end uses of cassava: genotypic variations for cyanogenic potentials and pasting properties. Page 119 in the Book of Abstracts. 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004. Mombasa, Kenya.

18. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akinyele, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., Sanusi, R.A., and Harris, E. 2004. Vitamin E Status of women and pregnant women in Nigeria: Results of the Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey. International Conference on Vitamin E and Health, 22-24 May 2004. Boston, USA.

19. Onitilo, M., Sanni, L., Maziya-Dixon, B., and Dixon, A. 2004. Varietal differences in the physicochemical, functional, pasting properties, and granule size of starches from different CMD-resistant varieties. Page 62 in the Book of Abstracts. 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004. Mombasa, Kenya.

20. Owolabi, O.A., Omotola, B.D., and Maziya-Dixon, B. 2004. Readiness of Nigerian institutional arrangement on food and nutrition towards achieving the millennium development goals: a preliminary investigation. Abstract of a paper presented at the Nutrition Society of Nigerian Annual Conference, 27–30 October 2004. Jos, Plateau State.

21. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Dixon, A., Asiedu, R. and Ceballos, H. 2004. Biofortification of root and tuber crops: a novel approach to improving nutrition and health in Africa. Page 22 in the Book of Abstracts. 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October–5 November 2004. Mombassa, Kenya.

22. Sanni, L., Ezedinma, C., Lemchi, J., Ogbe, F., Okechukwu, R., Akoroda, M., Okoro, E., Maziya-Dixon, B., Ilona, P., and Dixon, A. 2004. Cassava postharvest needs assessment survey in Nigeria. Page 79 in the Book of Abstracts. 9th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch, 31 October – 5 November 2004. Mombassa, Kenya.

23. Williams, L., Maziya-Dixon, B., Harris, E., Nokoe, S., Akinyele, I., Sanusi, R., and Oguntona, T. Assessment of the nutritional status of children under-5 and their mothers in Nigeria. Page 359 in the Book of Abstracts. 18th International Union of Nutritional Sciences) Congress. 19-23 September 2005. Durban, South Africa.

24. Maziya-Dixon, B.,Akinyele, I.O., Oguntona, E.B., Sanusi, R.A. and Harris, E. Vitamin E status of children under-5 and their mothers in Nigeria. Page 352 in the Book of Abstracts. 18th International Union of Nutritional Sciences Congress. 19-23 September 2005. Durban, South Africa.

25. Maziya-Dixon, B., Harris, E., Nokoe, S. Akinyele, I., Sanusi, R. and Oguntona, T. Evaluation of zinc status in children under-5 in Nigeria by agroecological zone and urbanization. Page 153 in the Book of Abstracts. 18th International Union of Nutritional Sciences Congress. 19-23 September 2005. Durban, South Africa.

26. Maziya-Dixon, B., Akinyele, I., Nnonyelu, C., Obizoba, I. Omojokun, S., Omotola, D., Williams, L. and Amuwah, V. Strengthening agriculture, nutrition, and gender linkages to improve household food security and reduce malnutrition. Page 58 in the Book of Abstracts. 18th International Union of Nutritional Sciences Congress. 19-23 September 2005. Durban, South Africa.

27. Maziya-Dixon, B., Akinyele, I. and Oguntona, E.B. Upgrading Nigeria’s food composition table with the nutrients from standardized soups and sauces. Page 10 in the Book of Abstracts. 6th International Food Data Conference: Food Composition Data and the Nutrition Dilemma. 14-16 September 2005. Pretoria, South Africa.

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Busie Maziya-DixonRetired Food Security, Nutrition, and Health Research Program Lead.