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Ethnobotany and ecology of plants of importance reproductive health: A case study of Subri River Forest Reserve in the Western Region of Ghana

Diame, Gertrude Lucky Aku (University of Cape Coast, 2007-09)

Ethnobotanical and ecological studies were carried out to take inventory of the species used by the inhabitants surrounding the Subri River Forest Reserve for reproductive health care and to assess the ecological status ...
Malaria: Epidemilogy and herbal treatment options in some selected areas of Central region of Ghana

Ampomah, Paulina (University of Cape Coast, 2008-01)

Incidence of malaria in the Central Region of Ghana was investigated to determine age group and sex vulnerability as well as the parasite species distribution, haemoglobin status of patients and herbs used in treating the ...
Microbiological Quality of Fast Foods in the Cape Coast Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana

Agyirifo, Daniel Sakyi (University of Cape Coast, 2008-03)

The microbiological quality of fast foods, some vegetables, water and vegetable milling machines in Cape Coast Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana was studied between July 2005 and April 2006 using survey and ...
Observations on the growth and survival of oreochromis niloticus (L) on formulated feeds

Ahiah, Lawrence Armah (University of Cape Coast, 2008-08)

Five feeds, designated A, B, C, D and E, were used in the culture of Oreochromis niloticus (L) to evaluate and compare their effects on growth performance, feed conversion ratio (FCR), fish production, survival rate and ...
Fingerprinting of black pod disease-resistant theobroma cacao L. accessions using microsatellite molecular markers

Abban, Edward Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2009-05)

Black pod is a disease of Theobroma cacao L. and can cause up to 100% losses in crop yield. Breeding for resistance can reduce or prevent the incidence of the disease. This study was therefore designed to assess black pod ...
Morphological and genetic diversity of persea americana mill. (avocado) using microsatellites in the Ashanti and Central regions of Ghana

Oduro, Janice Dwomoh (University of Cape Coast, 2009-06)

Avocado (Persia americana Mill) is a nutritious economic tree crop with cultivations scattered all over the country. A study was conducted to assess its distribution, uses and the morphological and genetic diversity of the ...
The effect of composting substrates on the growth, yield and nutrient content of the oyster mushroom, pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. ex Fr.) kummer

Ahuma, Dzigbodi (University of Cape Coast, 2010-01)

The effect of composting substrates prepared from four agricultural wastes: corn cob, oil palm fruit fibre, rice husk and sawdust on growth, yield and nutrient content of oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, (Jacq. ex ...
Aspects of the biology of the Nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus L.) in the Weija reservoir (Ghana)

Kpelly, Ebenezer Delali (University of Cape Coast, 2010-02)

Studies on aspects of the biology of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) were undertaken in a man-made lake, the Weija reservoir in Ghana from September 2007 to August 2008. A total of 657 specimens of O. niloticus ...
Development of oil palm (elaesis guineensis JACQ) tissue culture protocol

Mensah, Solomon Kuuku (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

This research was carried out to find the most appropriate conditions and requirements needed to propagate Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) through tissue culture. The explants used were young non-chlorophyllous leaves or ...
Observations on the benthic macroinvertebrate and fish communities of the Kakum Estuary Wetland in Ghana

Okyere, Isaac (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

The environmental conditions, composition of benthic macrofauna, and richness, diversity, as well as food habits and aspects of reproductive biology of fish species in the Kakum Estuary wetland (located 2 km west of Cape ...
Evaluation of the effectiveness of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (Sp) as antimalarial prophylaxis in pregnant women in selected health facilities in Central Region

Yeboah, Danny Flint (University of Cape Coast, 2011-04)

The use of sulfadoxinepyrimethaine (SP) as an intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) against malaria during pregnancy has become a policy in most sub-Sahara African countries but crucially depends on the efficacy of SP. ...
Growth performance of fry and fingerlings of oreochromis niloticus fed on different agro-industrial by-products

Abarike, Emmanuel Delwin (University of Cape Coast, 2011-05)

The study was conducted at the Aquaculture Research and Development Centre at Akosombo to observe the growth performance of fry and fingerlings of O. niloticus; and also assess the cost-effectiveness of the different dietary ...
Exploration of ecotypes of achatina achatina (L) for snail farming in Ghana

Parden, Nicholas (University of Cape Coast, 2011-08)

Intraspecific variation in Achatina achatina achatina Linne (one of the numerous giant African snails) in Ghana was studied using chronological features, body characters and reproductive potential. Snails were collected ...
Nesting ecology of stingless bees within three landscapes in the Northern part of the Volta Region of Ghana

Tornyie, Ferdinand (University of Cape Coast, 2013-04)

This research was carried out to investigate the nesting ecology of stingless bees in three selected landscapes in the northern part of the Volta Region of Ghana, from June 2011 to February 2012. The study focused on three ...
Evaluation of plasmodium falciparum chloroquine resistant markers in selected health facilities in central region after seven years of banning chloroquine treatment in Ghana

Asare, kwame kumi (university of cape coast, 2014-02)

The continuous Chloroquine (CQ) use resulted in intensified parasite resistance to CQ. This led to adaptation of artemisinin based combination therapy (ACT) as the first-line antimalarial drug for the treatment of uncomplicated ...
Crossing, Sex reversal and reproductive capacity of two populations of Sarotherodon Melanotheron (Cichlidae) from the Central Region of Ghana

Apenuvor, Theophilus (University of Cape Coast, 2014-07)

The study investigated whether progeny of Sarotherodon melanotheron from two different populations would have higher reproductive capacity and also exhibit desirable aquaculture traits. Broodstock of S. melanotheron were ...
Diversity and distribution of amphibians in three land use types in the Dormaa-Ahenkro District in the Brong-Ahafo Gegion of Ghana

Kwapong, Ruth (University of Cape Coast, 2014-07)

This study investigated the diversity and distribution of amphibians in the Mpameso Forest Reserve and its surrounding cocoa and teak-acacia plantations in the Dormaa-Ahenkro district, in both rainy and dry seasons.Ninety ...
Species variability in afrotropical genus hypotrigona (cockerell) within three districts in the Central Region of Ghana

Edzeani, Sandra (university of Cape Coast, 2014-07)

This research was carried out to investigate the species variability within Afrotropical stingless bees of the genus Hypotrigona (Cockerell) in three districts in the Central Region of Ghana. Hypotrigona species are common ...
Assessment of vulnerability of assets and livelihoods to climate variability for adaptation planning in a coastal community in Ghana

Effah, Elizabeth (University of Cape Coast, 2014-08)

Since 1970, temperature increase of over 1ºC and reductions in rainfall of approximately 20% have been recorded in Ghana. The aim of the study was to contribute to the processes of adaptation planning to climate variability ...
Carbon stock assessment in the Kakum and Amanzule Estuary Mangrove forests, Ghana

Adotey, Joshua (University of Cape Coast, 2015-07)

Sustainable management of forests through enhancement of forest carbon stocks is a global effort aimed at creating incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions. Ghana’s participation in carbon reduction initiatives ...

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