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Genotype by environment interaction analysis of grain yield and yield components in provitamin A maize
Selecting superior genotypes for varietal release and commercial use is a key breeding objective. The use of appropriate statistical methods to analyze the complex genotype by environment interaction (GEI) phenomena may increase the efficiency in selecting superior genotypes. -
Native Bradyrhizobium Strains from Ghana can Enhance Grain Yields of Field-Grown Cowpea and Groundnut.
The existence of large population of ineffective native rhizobia and inconsistent performance of exotic strains in Ghanaian soils necessitate the need to identify effective and locally adapted elite strains for enhanced legume-rhizobium symbiosis. -
Soil organic carbon storage and quality are impacted by corn cob biochar application on a tropical sandy loam
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 changes and affect TOC sensitivity and storage in a tropical sandy loam soils amended with corn cob biochar. Materials and methods -
Organic Manure Improves Soybean Response to Rhizobia inoculant and P-fertilizer in northern Ghana
Inherently low concentrations of soil nutrients and erratic rainfall pattern in sub-Sahara Africa limit soybean response to rhizobia inoculant and P-fertilizer. -
Soil Fertility for Sustainable Crop Production: A Case Study of Gyerentor in Kete Krachi, Oti Region of Ghana.
Soil fertility management is important for sustainable crop production. In the bid to boost the agricultural development in Ghana, Krachi Farm Ltd, identified Gyerentor in Kete Krachi within the West District of the Oti Region, formally Volta Region as a potential area for cashew, cowpea, maize and mango production -
Biochar effect on nematodes and insects population density, soil improvement and yield of Okra.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) is an economically valuable crop in Ghana for its culinary significance and income generation potential. Agricultural production worldwide is constrained by abiotic and biotic factors. -
Changes in bulk and surface properties of two biochar types during 12 months of field aging in two West-African soils
The study investigated the changes in properties of rice husk and corn cob biochars applied in urban agricultural field soils in Tamale (northern Ghana) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), respectively. The biochars were both pyrolyzed at 500 °C with a batch reactor. -
Ghana Soil Management Policy: Relevance, Concepts and Processes for its Attainment.
Ghana’s soils are described as low productive soils whose productivity continues to decline rapidly as a result of the adopted unsustainable crops production systems -
Street-Vended Local Food Systems Actors Perceptions on Safety in Urban Ghana The Case of Hausa Koko, Waakye and Ga Kenkey
Safe foods are those that do not cause any harm after their consumption. Food safety and its relationship with public health are of major concern to many people, especially because of foods susceptibility to contamination. Literature on local foods addressed the biological processes of ingredients used in their preparation, and the nutritional, physical and safety aspects of foods. Generally, most food vendors and consumers were not concerned about hygienic practices but instead, about the social relations established between them and the aesthetics, the appearance and presentation of food. -
Proximate and sensory evaluation of non-diary probiotic beverages made from tiger-nuts (Cyperus esculentus L.) and soy bean (Glycine max)
The need for non-dairy probiotic beverages has been on the rise due to various consumer needs and concerns. The current study measured the proximate composition of two non-diary probiotic beverages (made of tiger nut milk and soymilk) as well as a control sample and determined which sample was most preferred on measures of appearance, mouthfeel, flavour, taste, odour and colour.