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Seasonal nitrogen dynamics in lowland rice cropping systems in inland valleys of northern Ghana
Farmers in the inland valleys of northern Ghana are challenged with nitrogen (N) deficiency as a major production constraint of rainfed lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.). -
Cage fish farming in the Volta lake and the lower Volta Practices and potential impacts on water quality
Concerns have been raised about the proliferation of cage fish farming in the Volta lake and the potential water quality impacts. The study was undertaken to determine current cage fish farming practices on the lake, and to assess their impacts on water quality of the lake. -
Comparative Growth Response of Maize on Amended Sediment from the Odaw River and Cultivated Soil
Pot experiment to determine the agronomic performance of maize was carried out in a randomized complete block with nine pots per block and three replicates using sediment from Odaw River and soil from cultivated field in Ghana. -
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. -
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Development of biogas resources and technologies in Ghana, a survey
Due to rapid global population growth and urbanization, there is corresponding increasing demand for energy. This increasing demand has necessitated the need to explore alternative sources of energy -
Widespread exposure to infectious bronchitis virus and Mycoplasma gallisepticum in chickens in the Ga-East district of Accra, Ghana
Infectious bronchitis, a major challenge to the global poultry industry, is an acute and highly contagious disease of the respiratory and urogenital tract of chickens which causes significant economic losses to poultry producers. In addition, Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is another respiratory pathogen that remains a concern to producers.