• Tillage, rice straw mulch and nitrogen fertilization effects on upland rice yield in Northern Benin 

  Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald; Ampofo, Edward; Igue, Attanda Mouinou; Sintondji, Luc Ollivier; Agbossou, Euloge Kossi (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  In Benin, upland rice is typically grown under intensive tillage in slash-and-burn systems. Some of the major constraints associated with upland rice production are water deficit, declining soil fertility and rice yield. ...
• The dynamics of potassium (k) in representative soil series of Ghana 

  Yawson, D. O.; Kwakye, P. K.; Armah, F. A.; Frimpong, K.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The immediate supply of K by soils to growing plants derives mainly from the K that is labile whereas the long term K nutrition of plants depends on the non-labile K. The dynamic relationship between these forms of K ...
• The level of heavy metal pollution in the soil as affected by wastes from pig production in Assin South District, Ghana 

  Ampofo, E. A.; Awortwe, D. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  Pig wastes have been considered a source of heavy metal pollution in soils in pig production communities in Ghana. The study was conducted to determine the pollution levels of copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in ...
• The effect of organic soil amendments on root-knot nematodes, soil nutrients and growth of carrot 

  Agyarko, K.; Kwakye, P.K.; Bonsu, M.; Osei, B.A.; Frimpong, K.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2006)

  A study was conducted on a Haplic Acrisol at the Technology Village of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana to assess the impact of ground neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) leaves-poultry' manure on root-knot nematodes, ...
• The dynamics of potassium (k) in representative soil series of Ghana 

  Yawson, D. O.; Kwakye, P. K.; Armah, F. A.; Frimpong, K.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The immediate supply of K by soils to growing plants derives mainly from the K that is labile whereas the long term K nutrition of plants depends on the non-labile K. The dynamic relationship between these forms of K ...
• Status and challenges of the higher agricultural education sector in Ghana 

  Sam-Amoah, L.K.; Yawson, D.O.; Agyei Frimpong, K.; Abole, E. (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  African universities have to play a central role in Africa’s development through the provision of quality training, knowledge and innovations. This is particularly crucial in ensuring a food secure Africa through a ...
• Soil water retention, air flow and pore structure characteristics after corn cob biochar application to a tropical sandy loam 

  Amoakwah, E.; Frimpong, K.A.; Okae-Anti, D.; Arthur, E. (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

  Soil structure is a key soil physical property that affects soil water balance, gas transport, plant growth and development, and ultimately plant yield. Biochar has received global recognition as a soil amendment with ...
• Soil organic carbon storage and quality are impacted by corn cob biochar application on a tropical sandy loam 

  Amoakwah, Emmanuel; Arthur, Emmanuel; Frimpong, Kwame A.; Parikh, Sanjal J.; Islam, Rafiq (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01-02)

  Purpose Humic substances, which are integral components of total organic carbon (TOC), influence soil quality. The study aimed to investigate whether humic and non-humic fractions exhibit early, consistent, and measurable ...
• Soil moisture dynamics in coastal savanna soils in the tropics under different soil management practices 

  Ampofo, E. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2010-02)

  Soil moisture is important for crop cultivation and its adequacy to meet crop-water requirements is determined by the degree of soil management practiced and the quantity of water applied to the soil. This study investigates ...
• Sand mineralogy and related properties of some soils in South-Western Nigeria 

  Osei, B. A. (University of Cape Coast, 1992)

  Five representative soil profiles were excavated along a toposequence selected in the Itagunmodi area of South-Western Nigeria. The soils were subjected to physical, chemical, and mineralogical analyses. The results indicated ...
• Role of higher education and science, technology and innovation in capacity development in Ghana 

  Sam-Amoah, L. K.; Frimpong, K. Agyei; kumi, F. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03-30)

  Ghana has shown keen interest in promoting Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), and Higher Education (HE). However, the STI and HE systems do not seem to be adequately focused on Ghana’s socio-economic needs. ...
• Relationships Between Potassium Forms and Selected Physico-Chemical Properties Of Some Ghanaian Soils Along A Topo sequence 

  Amoakwah, E.; Frimpong, K. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2013-07-07)

  A study was conducted to determine the distribution of forms of K (water soluble K, exchangeable K, non-exchangeable K, and total K) of potassium in some Ghanaian soils occurring along toposequence using standard laboratory ...
• Regional variations in potential ground water recharge from spring barley crop fields in the UK under projected climate change 

  Yawson, D.O.; Adu, M.O.; Mulholland, B.; Ball, T.; Frimpong, K.A.; Mohan, S.; White, P.J. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  This study assessed the variations in the impacts of climate change on potential groundwater recharge from barley crop fields in fourteen UK administrative regions. Future climate data, based on the high, medium and low ...
• Regenerative capacity and factors influencing the management of Mucuna pruriens var. utilis live-mulch 

  Ahmed, M. R.; Osei, B. A.; Bonsu, M. (University of Cape Coast, 2004)

  The regenerative capacity of Mucuna pruriens var. utilis live-mulch and factors affecting its management were investigated. Six plots of mucuna (each measuring 48 m2) were established at an intra-row spacing of 40 cm and ...
• Reclaiming sodium affected soil: the potential of organic amendments 

  Sappor, D. K.; Osei, B. A.; Ahmed, M. R. (University of Cape Coast, 2017-05-20)

  A study was conducted to evaluate the potential of organic amendments in managing sodic soils for crop production. In doing this, a pot experiment was conducted in which saw dust biochar (SDB), palm fiber biochar (PFB), ...
• Prospects of the fourth industrial revolution for the hospitality industry: a literature review 

  Osei, Benjamin Appiah; Ragavan, Neethiahnanthan Ari (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

  Purpose – The economy of today has moved toward the fourth industrial revolution (FIR), which is characterized by the adoption of technologies such as cyber-physical systems, internet of things, big data, artificial ...
• Prevalence of Mosaic and Leaf Curl Diseases of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Asare-Bediako, Elvis; Agyarko, Faustina; Taah, Kingsley J.; Asare, Aaron Tettey; Sarfo, Justice; Frimpong, Kwame Agyei; Nyarko, Joseph Nyarko (University of Cape Coast, 2018-02-17)

  Aims: To determine the incidence and severity of okra mosaic (OMD) and okra leaf curl diseases (OLCD) in the Central region of Ghana and to assess farmers’ perception on the incidence and management of these viral diseases ...
• Potential of termite mounds and its surrounding soils as soil amendments in smallholder farms in central Uganda 

  Apori, Samuel Obeng; Murongo, Marius; Hanyabui, Emmanuel; Atiah, Kofi; Byalebeka, John (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

  Objectives: The low fertility of highly weathered soils has been a major problem for resource-constrained smallholder farmers. In central Uganda, smallholder farmers have been collecting termite mound soils anywhere around ...
• Plant litter turnover, soil chemical and physical properties in a Ghanaian gold- mined soil revegetated with Acacia species 

  Frimpong, K. A.; Afrifa, E. K.A.; Ampofo, E. A.; Kwakye, P. K (University of Cape Coast, 2014-04)

  The effects of stand-age of Acacia sp on plant litter turnover and decomposition, soil physical properties and nutrient elements were studied in revegetated gold-mined soils. Litter in the 3- and 6-year plantation soils ...
• Phosphorus sorption in tropical soils 

  Hanyabui, Emmanuel; Apori, Samuel Obeng; Frimpong, Kwame Agyei; Atiah, Kofi; Abindaw, Thomas; Byalebeka, John; Ali, Muhammed; Asiamah, Joshua Yeboah; Byalebeka, John (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09-15)

  Phosphorus is an important primary nutrient required by plants in large quantities. The various forms of P that plants can take up are the primary monobasic phosphate ion (H2PO4−), secondary dibasic phosphate ion (HPO42−) ...

• Tillage, rice straw mulch and nitrogen fertilization effects on upland rice yield in Northern Benin 

  Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald; Ampofo, Edward; Igue, Attanda Mouinou; Sintondji, Luc Ollivier; Agbossou, Euloge Kossi (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  In Benin, upland rice is typically grown under intensive tillage in slash-and-burn systems. Some of the major constraints associated with upland rice production are water deficit, declining soil fertility and rice yield. ...
• The dynamics of potassium (k) in representative soil series of Ghana 

  Yawson, D. O.; Kwakye, P. K.; Armah, F. A.; Frimpong, K.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The immediate supply of K by soils to growing plants derives mainly from the K that is labile whereas the long term K nutrition of plants depends on the non-labile K. The dynamic relationship between these forms of K ...
• The level of heavy metal pollution in the soil as affected by wastes from pig production in Assin South District, Ghana 

  Ampofo, E. A.; Awortwe, D. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  Pig wastes have been considered a source of heavy metal pollution in soils in pig production communities in Ghana. The study was conducted to determine the pollution levels of copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in ...
• The effect of organic soil amendments on root-knot nematodes, soil nutrients and growth of carrot 

  Agyarko, K.; Kwakye, P.K.; Bonsu, M.; Osei, B.A.; Frimpong, K.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2006)

  A study was conducted on a Haplic Acrisol at the Technology Village of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana to assess the impact of ground neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) leaves-poultry' manure on root-knot nematodes, ...
• The dynamics of potassium (k) in representative soil series of Ghana 

  Yawson, D. O.; Kwakye, P. K.; Armah, F. A.; Frimpong, K.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The immediate supply of K by soils to growing plants derives mainly from the K that is labile whereas the long term K nutrition of plants depends on the non-labile K. The dynamic relationship between these forms of K ...
• Status and challenges of the higher agricultural education sector in Ghana 

  Sam-Amoah, L.K.; Yawson, D.O.; Agyei Frimpong, K.; Abole, E. (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  African universities have to play a central role in Africa’s development through the provision of quality training, knowledge and innovations. This is particularly crucial in ensuring a food secure Africa through a ...
• Soil water retention, air flow and pore structure characteristics after corn cob biochar application to a tropical sandy loam 

  Amoakwah, E.; Frimpong, K.A.; Okae-Anti, D.; Arthur, E. (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

  Soil structure is a key soil physical property that affects soil water balance, gas transport, plant growth and development, and ultimately plant yield. Biochar has received global recognition as a soil amendment with ...
• Soil organic carbon storage and quality are impacted by corn cob biochar application on a tropical sandy loam 

  Amoakwah, Emmanuel; Arthur, Emmanuel; Frimpong, Kwame A.; Parikh, Sanjal J.; Islam, Rafiq (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01-02)

  Purpose Humic substances, which are integral components of total organic carbon (TOC), influence soil quality. The study aimed to investigate whether humic and non-humic fractions exhibit early, consistent, and measurable ...
• Soil moisture dynamics in coastal savanna soils in the tropics under different soil management practices 

  Ampofo, E. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2010-02)

  Soil moisture is important for crop cultivation and its adequacy to meet crop-water requirements is determined by the degree of soil management practiced and the quantity of water applied to the soil. This study investigates ...
• Sand mineralogy and related properties of some soils in South-Western Nigeria 

  Osei, B. A. (University of Cape Coast, 1992)

  Five representative soil profiles were excavated along a toposequence selected in the Itagunmodi area of South-Western Nigeria. The soils were subjected to physical, chemical, and mineralogical analyses. The results indicated ...
• Role of higher education and science, technology and innovation in capacity development in Ghana 

  Sam-Amoah, L. K.; Frimpong, K. Agyei; kumi, F. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03-30)

  Ghana has shown keen interest in promoting Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), and Higher Education (HE). However, the STI and HE systems do not seem to be adequately focused on Ghana’s socio-economic needs. ...
• Relationships Between Potassium Forms and Selected Physico-Chemical Properties Of Some Ghanaian Soils Along A Topo sequence 

  Amoakwah, E.; Frimpong, K. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2013-07-07)

  A study was conducted to determine the distribution of forms of K (water soluble K, exchangeable K, non-exchangeable K, and total K) of potassium in some Ghanaian soils occurring along toposequence using standard laboratory ...
• Regional variations in potential ground water recharge from spring barley crop fields in the UK under projected climate change 

  Yawson, D.O.; Adu, M.O.; Mulholland, B.; Ball, T.; Frimpong, K.A.; Mohan, S.; White, P.J. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  This study assessed the variations in the impacts of climate change on potential groundwater recharge from barley crop fields in fourteen UK administrative regions. Future climate data, based on the high, medium and low ...
• Regenerative capacity and factors influencing the management of Mucuna pruriens var. utilis live-mulch 

  Ahmed, M. R.; Osei, B. A.; Bonsu, M. (University of Cape Coast, 2004)

  The regenerative capacity of Mucuna pruriens var. utilis live-mulch and factors affecting its management were investigated. Six plots of mucuna (each measuring 48 m2) were established at an intra-row spacing of 40 cm and ...
• Reclaiming sodium affected soil: the potential of organic amendments 

  Sappor, D. K.; Osei, B. A.; Ahmed, M. R. (University of Cape Coast, 2017-05-20)

  A study was conducted to evaluate the potential of organic amendments in managing sodic soils for crop production. In doing this, a pot experiment was conducted in which saw dust biochar (SDB), palm fiber biochar (PFB), ...
• Prospects of the fourth industrial revolution for the hospitality industry: a literature review 

  Osei, Benjamin Appiah; Ragavan, Neethiahnanthan Ari (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

  Purpose – The economy of today has moved toward the fourth industrial revolution (FIR), which is characterized by the adoption of technologies such as cyber-physical systems, internet of things, big data, artificial ...
• Prevalence of Mosaic and Leaf Curl Diseases of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Asare-Bediako, Elvis; Agyarko, Faustina; Taah, Kingsley J.; Asare, Aaron Tettey; Sarfo, Justice; Frimpong, Kwame Agyei; Nyarko, Joseph Nyarko (University of Cape Coast, 2018-02-17)

  Aims: To determine the incidence and severity of okra mosaic (OMD) and okra leaf curl diseases (OLCD) in the Central region of Ghana and to assess farmers’ perception on the incidence and management of these viral diseases ...
• Potential of termite mounds and its surrounding soils as soil amendments in smallholder farms in central Uganda 

  Apori, Samuel Obeng; Murongo, Marius; Hanyabui, Emmanuel; Atiah, Kofi; Byalebeka, John (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

  Objectives: The low fertility of highly weathered soils has been a major problem for resource-constrained smallholder farmers. In central Uganda, smallholder farmers have been collecting termite mound soils anywhere around ...
• Plant litter turnover, soil chemical and physical properties in a Ghanaian gold- mined soil revegetated with Acacia species 

  Frimpong, K. A.; Afrifa, E. K.A.; Ampofo, E. A.; Kwakye, P. K (University of Cape Coast, 2014-04)

  The effects of stand-age of Acacia sp on plant litter turnover and decomposition, soil physical properties and nutrient elements were studied in revegetated gold-mined soils. Litter in the 3- and 6-year plantation soils ...
• Phosphorus sorption in tropical soils 

  Hanyabui, Emmanuel; Apori, Samuel Obeng; Frimpong, Kwame Agyei; Atiah, Kofi; Abindaw, Thomas; Byalebeka, John; Ali, Muhammed; Asiamah, Joshua Yeboah; Byalebeka, John (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09-15)

  Phosphorus is an important primary nutrient required by plants in large quantities. The various forms of P that plants can take up are the primary monobasic phosphate ion (H2PO4−), secondary dibasic phosphate ion (HPO42−) ...

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