• Marker-Assisted Breeding For Resistance To Blast And Rice Yellow Mottle Diseases In Ghana 

  Ofosu, Kirpal Agyemang (University of Cape Coast, 2024-07)

  Rice is consumed by over half of the world’s population and accounts for 19% of calorie intake. Biotic stresses cause substantial yield losses in rice. Rice blast and Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD) are the two main ...
• Study Of Okra Leaf Curl Disease And Its Whitefly Vector (Bemisia Tabaci) Vector In Three Agro-Ecological Zones In The Volta And Oti Regions Of Ghana 

  ADZIM, CHARLES AMANKWA (University Of Cape Coast, 2023-07)

  Coat protein Incidence Insecticide Okra leaf curl disease Okra yellow crinkle virus Pesticide Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Sequencing Severity Whitefly
• Study Of Okra Leaf Curl Disease And Its Whitefly Vector (Bemisia Tabaci) Vector In Three Agro-Ecological Zones In The Volta And Oti Regions Of Ghana 

  ADZIM, CHARLES AMANKWA (University Of Cape Coast, 2023-07)

  Research was carried out on okra leaf curl disease (OLCD) and its whitefly vector in the three agro-ecological zones of the Volta and Oti regions. The study evaluated the prevalence and severity of the disease, the level ...
• Assessing The Impact Of Preharvest And Postharvest Factors On Cocoa Bean Quality Using Standard Methods And Novel Handheld Nir Spectrometer Coupled With Chemometics 

  Anyidoho, Elliot Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-04)

  Cocoa bean quality is influenced by preharvest and postharvest factors. Rapid evaluation is therefore required to aid in decision-making. In this study, four experiments were performed separately using a completely ...
• Psychological Sense Of Community, Work Attitude And Technological Pedagogy As Predictors Of Turnover Intentions Among Public Colleges Of Education Tutors In Ghana 

  Nimo, Daniel Gyapong (University of Cape Coast, 2023-02)

  Framed through the correlational research design, this study examined the psychological sense of community, work attitude (i .e., job satisfaction and employee commitment) and technological pedagogy as predictors of ...
• Genetic Diversity Of Cassava Mosaic Gemniviruses (Cmgs) In The Volta Region Of Ghana And Resistance Screening Of Improved Cassava Vareties To Cassava Mosaic Disease (Cmd) 

  Mensah-Wonkyi, Doris (University of Cape Coast, 2022-05)

  Cassava Mosaic Disease is one of the major virus diseases limiting cassava production in Ghana and Africa. The disease accounts for low yields of cassava with over forty (40) improved cassava varieties (ICVs) bred and ...
• Characterization, classification and spatial . Variability of soils of the university of cape coast Wamaso research station 

  Arthur, Angela (University of Cape Coast, 2022-07)

  Pedogenic information is of utmost importance in addressing food security issues and future projections of soils. The University of Cape Coast recently acquired 419 acres of land at Twifo Wamaso purposely for commercialization ...
• Nursery and tree management practices for Improved germination, seedling quality and fruit Characteristics of cape st. Paul wilt disease Tolerant coconut varieties 

  Andoh-Mensah, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2022-03)

  To meet the increasing demand for Cape St. Paul Wilt Disease (CSPWD) tolerant coconut seedlings, this research was carried out to develop interventions for improving seed nut germination and vigour, seedling quality and ...
• Impact of sustainable rainfed lowland rice development project on the livelihoods of small-scale rice farmers in the Ashanti and Northern Regions of Ghana 

  Owusu, Gabriel (University of Cape Coast, 2023-02)

  The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency in the Sustainable Development of Rainfed Lowland Rice Production project to meet the ...
• Economics of Cocoa Extension Service Quality, Climate Smart Adaptation, and Efficiency of Production Nexus: Implication for Food Security Among Cocoa Farmers in Ghana 

  Inkoom, Emmanuel Wisgtos (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The increasing consequences of climate change and persistent low farm-level productivity on the livelihood security of cocoa farmers have become a growing concern, thereby calling for empirical research findings to support ...
• Assessing the Impact of Preharvest and Postharvest Factors on Cocoa Bean Quality Using Standard Methods and Novel Handheld Nir Spectrometer Coupled with Chemometrics 

  Anyidoho, Elliot Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-04)

  Cocoa bean quality is influenced by preharvest and postharvest factors. Rapid evaluation is therefore required to aid in decision-making. In this study, four experiments were performed separately using a completely randomized ...
• Drying Kinetics of Cassava and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and the Physico-Nutritional Characterization of their Composite ‘Fufu’ Flours 

  Younge, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2022-12)

  In an effort to address illnesses caused by a lack of vitamin A, the orange- fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is being pushed for eating as a public health tool in Ghana. As a staple diet in many households, ‘fufu’ can be ...
• Characterization of Cassava Germplasm and Screening for Differences in Starch Production and Resistance to Cassava Mosaic Virus Disease 

  Asare, Paul Agu (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple in sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important source of starch. Production is, however, constrained by many factors. Forty-three accessions were assessed for morphological and ...
• 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 ...
• Hatchery Waste Meal as Protein Source in Diets for Grower-Finisher Pigs (Sus Domesticus) 

  Asiedu, Peter (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The series of experiments reported in this work considered the possibility of utilising hatchery waste as replacement for fish meal in grower finisher diet. An initial survey in the Greater Accra region estimated that ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...

• Marker-Assisted Breeding For Resistance To Blast And Rice Yellow Mottle Diseases In Ghana 

  Ofosu, Kirpal Agyemang (University of Cape Coast, 2024-07)

  Rice is consumed by over half of the world’s population and accounts for 19% of calorie intake. Biotic stresses cause substantial yield losses in rice. Rice blast and Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD) are the two main ...
• Study Of Okra Leaf Curl Disease And Its Whitefly Vector (Bemisia Tabaci) Vector In Three Agro-Ecological Zones In The Volta And Oti Regions Of Ghana 

  ADZIM, CHARLES AMANKWA (University Of Cape Coast, 2023-07)

  Coat protein Incidence Insecticide Okra leaf curl disease Okra yellow crinkle virus Pesticide Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Sequencing Severity Whitefly
• Study Of Okra Leaf Curl Disease And Its Whitefly Vector (Bemisia Tabaci) Vector In Three Agro-Ecological Zones In The Volta And Oti Regions Of Ghana 

  ADZIM, CHARLES AMANKWA (University Of Cape Coast, 2023-07)

  Research was carried out on okra leaf curl disease (OLCD) and its whitefly vector in the three agro-ecological zones of the Volta and Oti regions. The study evaluated the prevalence and severity of the disease, the level ...
• Assessing The Impact Of Preharvest And Postharvest Factors On Cocoa Bean Quality Using Standard Methods And Novel Handheld Nir Spectrometer Coupled With Chemometics 

  Anyidoho, Elliot Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-04)

  Cocoa bean quality is influenced by preharvest and postharvest factors. Rapid evaluation is therefore required to aid in decision-making. In this study, four experiments were performed separately using a completely ...
• Psychological Sense Of Community, Work Attitude And Technological Pedagogy As Predictors Of Turnover Intentions Among Public Colleges Of Education Tutors In Ghana 

  Nimo, Daniel Gyapong (University of Cape Coast, 2023-02)

  Framed through the correlational research design, this study examined the psychological sense of community, work attitude (i .e., job satisfaction and employee commitment) and technological pedagogy as predictors of ...
• Genetic Diversity Of Cassava Mosaic Gemniviruses (Cmgs) In The Volta Region Of Ghana And Resistance Screening Of Improved Cassava Vareties To Cassava Mosaic Disease (Cmd) 

  Mensah-Wonkyi, Doris (University of Cape Coast, 2022-05)

  Cassava Mosaic Disease is one of the major virus diseases limiting cassava production in Ghana and Africa. The disease accounts for low yields of cassava with over forty (40) improved cassava varieties (ICVs) bred and ...
• Characterization, classification and spatial . Variability of soils of the university of cape coast Wamaso research station 

  Arthur, Angela (University of Cape Coast, 2022-07)

  Pedogenic information is of utmost importance in addressing food security issues and future projections of soils. The University of Cape Coast recently acquired 419 acres of land at Twifo Wamaso purposely for commercialization ...
• Nursery and tree management practices for Improved germination, seedling quality and fruit Characteristics of cape st. Paul wilt disease Tolerant coconut varieties 

  Andoh-Mensah, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2022-03)

  To meet the increasing demand for Cape St. Paul Wilt Disease (CSPWD) tolerant coconut seedlings, this research was carried out to develop interventions for improving seed nut germination and vigour, seedling quality and ...
• Impact of sustainable rainfed lowland rice development project on the livelihoods of small-scale rice farmers in the Ashanti and Northern Regions of Ghana 

  Owusu, Gabriel (University of Cape Coast, 2023-02)

  The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency in the Sustainable Development of Rainfed Lowland Rice Production project to meet the ...
• Economics of Cocoa Extension Service Quality, Climate Smart Adaptation, and Efficiency of Production Nexus: Implication for Food Security Among Cocoa Farmers in Ghana 

  Inkoom, Emmanuel Wisgtos (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The increasing consequences of climate change and persistent low farm-level productivity on the livelihood security of cocoa farmers have become a growing concern, thereby calling for empirical research findings to support ...
• Assessing the Impact of Preharvest and Postharvest Factors on Cocoa Bean Quality Using Standard Methods and Novel Handheld Nir Spectrometer Coupled with Chemometrics 

  Anyidoho, Elliot Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-04)

  Cocoa bean quality is influenced by preharvest and postharvest factors. Rapid evaluation is therefore required to aid in decision-making. In this study, four experiments were performed separately using a completely randomized ...
• Drying Kinetics of Cassava and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and the Physico-Nutritional Characterization of their Composite ‘Fufu’ Flours 

  Younge, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2022-12)

  In an effort to address illnesses caused by a lack of vitamin A, the orange- fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is being pushed for eating as a public health tool in Ghana. As a staple diet in many households, ‘fufu’ can be ...
• Characterization of Cassava Germplasm and Screening for Differences in Starch Production and Resistance to Cassava Mosaic Virus Disease 

  Asare, Paul Agu (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple in sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important source of starch. Production is, however, constrained by many factors. Forty-three accessions were assessed for morphological and ...
• 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 ...
• Hatchery Waste Meal as Protein Source in Diets for Grower-Finisher Pigs (Sus Domesticus) 

  Asiedu, Peter (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The series of experiments reported in this work considered the possibility of utilising hatchery waste as replacement for fish meal in grower finisher diet. An initial survey in the Greater Accra region estimated that ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...

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