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Weed control in lawns in Ghana

. Asiedu, J. B. K; Owusu-Sekyere, J. D.; Fiscian, P.; Afutu, E. (University of Cape Coast, 2012-07)

The research investigated the effect of various regimes of herbicide application and soil treatments on weed population dynamics in three widely used tropical turfgrass species; Zoysia japonica (Carpet grass), Stenotaphrum ...
Weed competition in maize (zea mays l.) as a function of the timing of hand-hoeing weed control in the southern guinea savanna zone of Nigeria

Takim, F. O. (University of Cape Coast, 2012-07)

Field studies were conducted in 2010 and 2011 at the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria (9°29’ N, 4°35’ E) to evaluate the effect of early weed competition on the growth and yield of maize. The ...
Virtual water flows under projected climate, land use and population change: the case of UK feed barley and meat

Yawson, D.O.; Mohan, S.; Armah, F.A.; Ball, T.; Mulholland, B.; Adu, M.O.; White, P.J. (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12)

The flow of water through food commodity trade has been rationalized in the virtual water concept. Estimates of future virtual water flows under climate, land use, and population changes could have instrumental value for ...
Violet diode laser-induced chlorophyll fluorescence: a tool for assessing mosaic disease severity in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) cultivars

Anderson, Benjamin; Eghan, Moses J; Asare-Bediako, Elvis; Bassuah, Paul K Buah (University of Cape Coast, 2011-03)

Violet diodelaser-induced chlorophyll ﬂuorescence was used in agronomical assessment (disease severity and average yield per plant). Because cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is of economic importance, improved cultivars ...
Variation in the susceptibility of tomato (Lycopersicon solanum L.) genotypes to tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCVD) infections at coastal savannah and forest zones of Ghana

X Asare-Bediako, Doris Mensah; Wonkyi, Doris Mensah; Puije, Grace Van der; Amenorpe, Godwin; . Osei, Michael K (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

Little information is available on the resistance level of tomato genotypes to tomato yellow leaf curl virus disease (TYLCVD) and vector. Thirty-six genotypes representing the current available and accessible tomato germplasm ...
Variation in the susceptibility of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) genotypes to okra mosaic virus and Podagrica species under field conditions

x Asare-Bediako, Martin; x Agyarko, Martin; Verbeek, Martin; xTaah, Frimpong K.; xAsare, Frimpong K.; Agyei, Frimpong K.; Sarfo, Justice; x Eghan, Rofella Combey; xCombey, Rofella Combey (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

A total of 21 okra (Abelmoschus escuentus L. Moench) genotypes were screened for their reactions against okra mosaic disease (OMD) and flea beetles (Podagrica species) infestations in field trials which were conducted from ...
Ureide essay to assess n2-fixation abilities of soybean (glycine max) genotypes under different brady rhizobium strains

. Agoyi, Eric E; Afutu, Emmanuel; Chadare, Flora J.; Tumuhairwe, John B.; Chigeza, Godfree; Tukamuhabwa, Phinehas (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

The high protein content of soybean (Glycine max) seeds results in high nitrogen demand, causing a huge nitrogen uptake during plant growth. As a legume crop, soybean can fix atmospheric N through symbiotic associations ...
Trichoderma harzianum in combination with sheep manure amendment enhances soil suppressiveness of Fusarium wilt of tomato

Barakat, Radwan M.; Al-Masri, Mohammad I. (University of Cape Coast, 2009)

The effect that the biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianum (isolate Jn14) in combination with an amendment of sheep manure has on the soil suppressiveness of Fusarium wilt of tomato was investigated over a 28-month period. ...
Transforming urban idle spaces into green, productive and aesthetic landscapes the case of Cape Coast, Ghana

.Yawson, David O; Adu, Michael O.; Asare, Paul A.; Armah, Frederick A. (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

There are several idle lots and spaces in cities and towns in Ghana due to poor land use and physical planning as well as pressure for privately-built, low density residential houses. This project tested the idea of using ...
Tomato production constraints at Bontanga irrigation project in the northern region of Ghana

Asare-Bediako, E.; Showemimo, F.A.; Buah, J.N.; Cshawu, Y. (University of Cape Coast, 2007)

Tomato production in the Bontanga irrigation area has reduced drastically. Thus, a study was conducted to identify the problems. Structured and unstructured questionnaires were administered to 50 fanners randomly selected ...
The effects of different concentrations cytokinins on the in vitro multiplication of plantain (musa sp.)

Buah, J.N.; Danso, E.; Taah, E.A.; Abole, E.A.; Bediako, E.A.; Asiedu, J.; Baidoo, R (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

The study was aimed at determining the appropriate type and level of cgokinin required to achieve shooting response in two cultivars of plantain (Oniaba and Apantu pa). Three cytokinin types, Benzylaminopurine (BAP), Kinetin ...
The speargrass (imperata cylindrica (l) beauv.) menace in Ghana: incidence, farmer perceptions and control practices in the forest and forest-savanna transition agro-ecological zones of Ghana

Bolfrey-Arku, G. E.-K.; Onokpise, O. U.; . Carson, A. G; Shilling, D. G.; Coultas, C. C. (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

Surveys to determine farmers’ practices, perceptions and the incidence of speargrass were conducted in the forest and forest-savanna transition zones of Ghana in 1996 and 2000. Mean farm size was 1.2 ha, fallow and cropping ...
Research article the search for yield predictors for mature field-grown plants from juvenile pot-grown cassava (manihot esculenta crantz)

AduI, Michael O.; Asare, Paul A.; Yawson, David O.; Nyarko, Mishael A.; Razak, Ahmed Abdul; Kusi, Amoah K.; Tachie-Menson, Josiah W.; AfutuI, Emmanuel; Andoh, Dick A.; Ackah, Frank K.; Vanderpuije, Grace C.; Taah, Kingsley J.; Bediako, Elvis Asare; Amenorpe, Godwin (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01-06)

Cassava is the 6th most important source of dietary energy in the world but its root system architecture (RSA) had seldom been quantified. Ability to select superior genotypes at juvenile stages can significantly reduce ...
The Power and Functions of Boards of Directors: A Theoretical Synthesis

. Zald, Mayer N (University of Cape Coast, 1969)

Many social scientists have assumed that the boards of directors (governing boards) of corporate organizations control their organiza- tions in name only. Others, examining the relationship of American social and business ...
The incidence of turnip yellows virus in oilseed rape crops (Brassica napus L.) in three different regions of England over three consecutive growing seasons and the relationship with the abundance of flying Myzus persicae

Asare-Bediako, Elvis; Jones, Julie E.; Hambidge, Angela J.; Stevens, Mark; Mead, Andrew; Jenner, Carol E.; Walsh, John A. (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12)

Turnip yellows virus (TuYV) is the most important virus infecting oilseed rape in the United Kingdom. The incidence and spatial distribution of TuYV in winter oilseed rape (WOSR) crops in three regions of England were ...
The importance of theory, analysis and practice to integrated disaster research: Introduction to the IRDR Conference Special Issue

Huggins, Thomas J.; Johnston, David M. (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

The Second Integrated Research on Disaster Risk Conference was held in Beijing, China, on the 7th to 9th of June, 2014. This event gathered a diverse international combination of researchers, policy makers, practitioners, ...
The effects adjustment in Ghana of the structural program on deforestation

Benhin, J.K.A.; Barbier, E.B. (University of Cape Coast, 2001)

This paper is a theoretical and empirical investigation into the impact of the structural adjustment program (SAP) on forest loss in Ghana between the period 1965–95, An optimal control model is used to derive estimable ...
The angora locus (go) in the mouse: hair morphology, duration of growth cycle and site of action

Pennycuik, Pamela R.; Raphael, Kathryn A. (University of Cape Coast, 1984)

All four coat hair types were longer in mice homozygous for angora (go/go) than in wild-type mice ( + /+). This increase in hair length in mutant animals was due to an increase in the duration of the phase of hair growth ...
Systematic review of the effects of agricultural interventions on food security in northern Ghana

Adu, Michael Osei; Yawson, David Osca; Armah, Frederick Ato; Abano, Ernest Ekow; Quansah, Reginald (University of Cape Coast, 2018-09-07)

Background Food insecurity and poverty rates in Ghana are highest in the districts from latitude 8˚ N upwards. These have motivated several interventions aimed at addressing the food insecurity via promoting agricultural ...
Suitability of cassava starch as a gelling agent for the in vitro culture of banana plantlets

Buah, J.N. (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

In this study, the suitability of cassava starch for the in vitro culture of banana tissues was investigated. A combination of cassava starch and agar was used as a solidifying agent as against pure cassava starch and pure ...

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