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Assessment of genetic variations of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) in the Volta Lake of Ghana using microsatellite markers

Mireku, K. K.; Kassam, D; Changadeya, W; Attipoe, F. Y. K; Adinortey, C. A (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

A study was conducted to investigate genetic diversity and population structure among populations of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Cichlidae) in the Volta Lake of Ghana using microsatellite markers. Four hundred ...
Aspects of the dynamics of the inshore and offshore populations of Brachydeuterus auritus (Family: Haemulidae) in Ghana

Asabere-Ameyaw, A.; Blay, J . Jr.; Yankson, K. (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

Growth and mortality parameters of the bigeye grunt populations in Ghana were estimated from length-frequency data collected between November 1993 and October 1995. Tlie von Bertalanffy growlli parameters, L„, K and t^, ...
Aspects of reproduction of the brown mussel Perna perna at the Iture rocky beach near Cape Coast, Ghana

Krampah, EA; Yankson, K; Blay, J (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Aspects of the reproductive biology of the brown mussel Perna perna at the Iture rocky beach near Cape Coast, Ghana, were studied from September 2014 to August 2015. The current study was aimed at providing information useful ...
Artificial fertilization and rearing of Cerastoderma Lamarcki (reeve) in the laboratory

Yankson, Kobina; Moyse, John (University of Cape Coast, 1983)

Additiona l data on artificial fertilization and rearing o f the larvae o f Cerastoderma lamarcki (Reeve) are presented. Temperature shock was used to stimulate ripe cockles to release large quantities of viable gametes. ...
Are small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in coastal areas of Ghana economically profitable?

Aheto, Denis Worlanyo; Acheampong, Esther; Odoi, Justice Odoiquaye (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

Marine fish stocks in Ghana are in serious decline, while local demand for fish has outstripped supply due to a combination of factors led y over-fishing. To sustain er capita consumption of fish, the Government of Ghana ...
Application of shore-based video and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones): complementary tools for beach studies

Angnuureng, Donatus Bapentire; Jayson-Quashigah, Philip-Neri; Almar, Rafael; Stieglitz, Thomas Christian; Anthony, Edward Amal; Aheto, Denis Worlanyo; Addo, Kwasi Appeaning (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01-26)

Video camera systems have een used over nearly three decades to monitor coastal dynamics. They facilitate a high-frequency analysis of spatiotemporal shoreline mobility. Video camera usage to measure each intertidal ...
Appeasement displays in Cambarid Crayfish (Decapoda, Astacoidea)

Ameyaw-Akumfi, Christopher (University of Cape Coast, 1979)
An Assessment of the potential for mapping fishing zones off the Coast of Ghana using ocean forecast data and vessel movement

Debrah, E. A.; Wiafe, G; Agyekum, K. A; Aheto, D.W (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

This research assessed the feasibility of mapping potential fishing grounds off the coast of Ghana using vessel trajectories and speeds as proxies for identifying migration patterns and fishing behaviour of inshore ...
An Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Sediments of a Tropical Lagoon: A Case Study of the Benya Lagoon, Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Municipality (KEEA) — Ghana

Vowotor, Michael Kwame; Hood, Christiana Odumah; Sackey, Samuel Sonko; Owusu, Alfred; Tatchie, Ebenezer; Nyarko, Savanna; Osei, Daniel Manu; Mireku, Kwadwo Kesse; Letsa, Crystal Bubune; Atieomo, Sampson M. (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

Background. Elevated concentrations of heavy metals in soil have detrimental consequences on the environment, which translates into damaging effects on humans. Objective. An evaluation was carried out to determine the ...
A survey of fish species diversity and abundance in the White Volta at Nawuni, Northern Region, Ghana

OBODAI, E. A.; LAWEH, M. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2009)

The study was conducted in the White Volta River at Nawuni to identify the fishing gears used by the fishermen, assess fish species composition and their relative abundance. The results indicated that fishing gears such ...
A note of the nomenclature of the West African mangrove oyster

Yankson, Kobina (University of Cape Coast, 1989)
A modeling assessment of geneflow in smallholder agriculture in West Africa

Aheto, Denis Worlanyo; Reute, Hauke; Breckling, Broder (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

Purpose: Small-scale agriculture is an important issue for food security in Africa. In the context of Genetically Modified Organisms, approaches to quantify geneflow in small-scale systems are widely unexplored. We aimed ...
A Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan for Dixcove, Ahanta West District

Cripps, Christopher; Kankam, Steven; Inkoom, Justice (University of Cape Coast, 2013-05)
Inhibition of Angiogenesis by Recombinant VEGF Receptor Fragments

Ahmadvand, Davoud; Rahbarizadeh, Fatemeh; Iri-Sofla, Farnoush Jafari; Namazi, Gholamreza; Khaleghi, Sepideh; Geramizadeh, Bita; Pasalar, Parvin; Karimi, Hosein; Bakhtiari, Seyed Hamid Aghaee (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

Background: Blocking vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) is a successful approach for inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling. Small molecules impairing the interaction of VEGF ...
Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase 2 Promoter Polymorphism and Malaria Disease Severity in Children in Southern Ghana

Dzodzomenyo, Mawuli; Ghansah, Anita; Ensaw, Nana; Dovie, Benjamin; Bimi, Langbong; Quansah, Reginald; Gyan, Ben A.; Gyakobo, Mawuli; Amoani, Benjamin (University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)

Objective We assessed the association of mutant allele frequencies of nitric oxide synthase 2 (NOS2) gene at two SNPs (-954 and -1173) with malaria disease severity in children from a malaria endemic area in Southern ...
Indigenous Medicinal Plants as Biofilm Inhibitors for the Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance

Ampofo, Elikplim Kwesi; Amponsah, Isaac Kingsley; Asante-Kwatia, Evelyn; Armah, Francis Ackah; Atchoglo, Philip Kobla; Mensah, Abraham Yeboah (University of Cape Coast, 2020-10)

)e majority of indigenes in the rural areas of Ghana use herbal medicines for their primary health care. In this study, an ethnobotanical survey was undertaken to document medicinal plants used by traditional healers in ...
Increased Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Independent of Body Adiposity in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Controls in Falciparum Malaria

Acquah, Samuel; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko; Eghan Jnr, Benjamin Ackon (University of Cape Coast, 2016-05)

Information on the extent to which oxidative stress and inflammation occur in the presence of falciparum malaria and type 2 diabetes mellitus in the same individual is limited. This study sought to investigate the extent ...
In Vivo Efficacy of Top Five Surveyed Ghanaian Herbal Anti‑Malarial Products

Wilmot, Dennis; Ameyaw, Elvis Ofori; Amoako‑Sakyi, Daniel; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko; Quashie, Neils Ben (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

Background: Anti-malarial herbal preparations (HPs) continue to enjoy high patronage in Ghana despite reports that the artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), the recommended first choice for treatment of ...
In Vivo Antiplasmodial, Anti-Inflammatory, and Analgesic Properties, and Safety Profile of Root Extracts of Haematostaphis barteri Hook F. (Anacardiaceae)

Boampong, Johnson Nyarko (University of Cape Coast, 2015-10)

Malaria is an endemic disease globally and the conundrum of drug resistance has led to the search for newer antimalarial agents. The root extract of H. barteri was evaluated for antimalarial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory ...
In Vivo Antiplasmodial and in Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Stem Bark Extracts of Haematostaphis Barteri

Boampong, Johnson Nyarko; Karikari, Akua Afryie; Ameyaw, Elvis Ofori (University of Cape Coast, 2015-02)

Objective: To evaluate the antimalarial and antioxidant properties of stem bark extracts of Haematostaphis barteri (H. barteri). Methods: The prophylactic activity of the plant was performed by dosing mice with sulfad ...

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