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Nonlinear Polarization Effects In A Birefringent Single Mode Optical Fiber

Ishiekwene, George Chukwuji (University of Cape Coast, 2000-05)

In this thesis, an investigation is conducted on the nonlinear polarization effects in a birefringent single mode optical fiber. The thesis begins with an introduction that gives current interests as well as a general ...
The Biology and Potential for Culture of Grey Mullets (Pisces: Mugilidae) in Ghana

Dankwa, Hederick Roosevelt (University of Cape Coast, 2001-06)

Aspects of the biology of grey mullets were studied between February 1997 and July 1998 in the Volta and Pra River estuaries in Ghana and their potential for culture in brackish and freshwater ponds was evaluated. Six ...
Splashability Models of Some Tropical Soils

Anane-Fenin, Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2002-11)

Falling raindrops are the major agents responsible for initiating soil erosion. They cause soil detachment from its original position. The collision between dry soil particles and raindrop is essentially a modelled ...
The Development of Radiation-Induced Inherited Sterility for the Management of Lepidopterous Maize Stem Borers: Eldana Saccharina Walker (Pyralidae) and Sesamia Calamistis Hampson (Noctuidae)

Annoh, Charles Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2003-03)

Radio-sterilization study was conducted on the biology of two lepidopterous maize stem borers, Eldana saccharina Walker and Sesamia calamistis Hampson to induce inherited sterility for insect pest management programme ...
Nutrient Dynamics in a Coastal Savanna Soil Amended with Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaves and Animal Manure

Agyarko, Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2004)

Sustainability of agriculture with the ever-increasing trend in population calls for urgent steps to make lands available for agricultural production. On these lands maintenance of soil fertility through the use of ...
Factors Affecting Attitudes of Cocoa Farmers Towards Replanting and Decisions to Replace Cocoa with Other Crops in the Kwaebibirem District, of the Eastern Region, Ghana

Kumi, John Adu (University of Cape Coast, 2004-02)

The fast drift of cocoa farmers towards the cultivation of citrus or oil palm in the Kwaebibirem District is a complex phenomenon. Several factors of economic and social nature contributes to the farm level decisions ...
Management of the Noxious Weed Speargrass (Imperata Cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) in the Forest and Forest- Savanna Transition Agro-Ecological Zones of Ghana

Bolfrey-Arku, Grace Esi-Kyirem (University of Cape Coast, 2004-05)

Field and screen house studies were conducted to: 1) investigate farmers’ perception of speargrass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) and existing management practices, 2) recommend a legume cover to control speargrass ...
Farmers' Perception of the Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Services Provided by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and NGO’s in the Central Region of Ghana

Marshall, Cosmas Kweku Adjetey (University of Cape Coast, 2004-06)

Since independence in 1957, the government of Ghana has dominated and monopolised the supply of physical infrastructure, credit, research, extension and marketing systems for agriculture. However, escalating budget deficits ...
Modeling and Analysis of Ion Permeation in Ach Membrane Channels

Mensah, Natalia (University of Cape Coast, 2004-06)

This study is concerned with a transport process in the membrane ion channel, which is complicated by the presence of protein walls. The walls of actual biological channels have complicated shape geometries. These ...
Farmers' And Extension Staff Perceptions of Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Delivery in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Dankwa, Joseph Bernard (University of Cape Coast, 2004-08)

Agricultural production and yields of farms in Ashanti Region are perceived as generally low because most farmers produce crops, using traditional methods or low resource technologies. This situation can be overcome or ...
Taxonomic Studies of Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta (LINDL.) SCHTR., an Antimalarial Plant Species Used in Ghana

Ameyaw, Yaw (University of Cape Coast, 2005-03)

A survey research was conducted on Cryplolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schtr., an antimalarial plant species harvested from three sampling sites, namely, Pepease, Mamfe and Abonse all in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The ...
Prospect for developing school based extension support system in the central region of Ghana

Obeng Mensah, Albert (University of Cape Coast, 2005-12)

The study was a survey conducted two phases in six randomly selected districts of the Central Region of Ghana to determine the prospect for developing an extension support system that is based in junior secondary schools ...
Prospect for Developing School Based Extension Support System in the Central Region of Ghana

Mensah, Albert Obeng (University of Cape Coast, 2005-12)

The study was a survey conducted two phases in six randomly selected districts of the Central Region of Ghana to determine the prospect for developing senior secondary schools (SSS) The first phase was to find the perceived ...
Breeding and Selection for Faster Growth Strains of the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus in Ghana

Attipoe, Felix Yao Klenam (University of Cape Coast, 2006-04)

Three wild stocks of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus were collected from three different agro-ecological zones in the Volta system in Ghana., A fourth stock of the same species was obtained from a farm at Nsawam. These ...
Development of Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Methods for Assessment of Iodine and Selected Elements in Ghanaian Foods Using Low Power Research Reactors

Nyarko, Benjamin Jabez Botwe (University of Cape Coast, 2006-11)

Various types of instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) method were developed for the determination of Iodine and 30 major, minor, and trace elements in samples of Ghanaian foods. Most of the elements were ...
Screening of local cassava germplasm for domestic and industrial purposes

James Adomako, William (University of Cape Coast, 2007-01)

Two experiments were conducted at the University of Ghana Farm. Legon and Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (Bunso). The first experiment was carried out at Legon from March, 2002 to October, 2003 to evaluate 11 ...
Characteristics of Tetrazolium Violet for Radiation Processing Dosimetry

Emi-Reynolds, Geoffrey (University of Cape Coast, 2007-07)

The dosimetry characteristics of 2, 5-dipheny-3-(1-naphthyl)-2H-tetrazolinum Chloride (TV) for radiation processing has been investigated for gamma and electron beam irradiation processing. The steady state investigations ...
Pesticide management and extension information support for small - scale farmers in the Ga East and Ga West districts of the Greater Accra region of Ghana

Opoku-Asiama, Mary (University of Cape Coast, 2008-05)

The study which was carried out in the Ga East and Ga West districts of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, examined the competencies of small-scale farmers in the sound management of pesticides. A descriptive correlational ...
The Role of Insect Flower Visitors in Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata') Agro-Ecosystem in three Districts in the Central Region of Ghana

Hordzi, Wisdom Harrison Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2008-07)

Despite its numerous beneficial uses, there is controversy among research scientists about the main type of pollination of cowpea. Therefore, what role do cowpea insect flower visitors play in cowpea agro-ecosystems? In ...
The contributions of non-governmental organisation towards basic education in Awutu-Effutu-Senya district of Central region, Ghana

Essel-Okyeahene, Francis (University of Cape Coast, 2008-08)

The purpose of the study was to examine the contribution of the NGOs towards basic education in Awutu-Effutu- Senya district (AESD) of Central Region Of Ghana. The study employed the descriptive survey design and drew ...

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