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Interspecific Competition and Grain-Hosts Selection of Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Motsch.) (Coleoptera; Dryophtoridae) and Larger Grain Borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae)
Laboratory interspecific competition and grain-hosts selection experiments involving maize weevil (MW), Sitophilus zeamais (Motsch.) and larger grain borer (LGB), Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) were performed under ambient temperature and relative humidity (25˚C - 35˚C and 70% - 80% relative humidity) in their major host cereal, maize grains. -
Marginal Rate Of Returns of Local and Improved Open Pollinated Maize Varieties Compared With Quality Protein Maize Hybrids in Ghana.
Maize variety development in Ghana in the past mainly concentrated on developing open-pollinated varieties (OPVs). Since malnutrition especially protein deficiency is a major problem amongst most children in Ghana and for higher grain yields it was prudent that Quality Protein Maize (QPM) hybrids be developed. -
Influence of Seed Storage Techniques on Germinability and Storability of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp)
This study was set to investigate the germinability and storability of the newly released cowpea genotypes and secondly the influence of different storage materials under ambient storage condition on seed vigour and germination over time. -
Mixed Cropping System on Diversity and Density of Plant Parasitic Nematodes
The potential of mixed cropping system on the diversity and suppression of nematodes was investigated at two locations in Ghana. -
A socio-economic assessment of cowpea diversity on the Ghanaian market: implications for breeding
Given the importance of cowpea [Vignaunguiculata(L)Walp] in fighting malnutrition and poverty, a socio-economic assessment of cowpea diversity found on the Ghanaian market was conducted. The objective was to investigate emerging consumer preference for cowpea and make recommendations for the development of tailor-made varieties. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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.