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Application of 2D-Electrical resistivity tomography in delineating groundwater potential zones: Case study from the voltaian super group of Ghana
This study assesses the efficiency of a key geophysical groundwater exploration technique, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in part of the Voltaian Supergroup in Northern Ghana -
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Assessment of groundwater quality and the main controls on its hydrochemistry in some Voltaian and basement aquifers, northern Ghana
Groundwater resources play the single most important role in the delivery of potable water to rural communities in northern Ghana, especially during the long dry season and where surface water sources are polluted or nonexistent. -
Assessment of groundwater quality and the main controls on its hydrochemistry in some Voltaian and basement aquifers, northern Ghana
Groundwater resources play the single most important role in the delivery of potable water to rural communities in northern Ghana, especially during the long dry season and where surface water sources are polluted or nonexistent. -
Reduced tillage practices without crop retention improved soil aggregate stability and maize (Zea mays L.) yield
Conservation agriculture has been advocated as an effective option for maintaining soil and environmental sustainability. However, the current farmer practice in Western Loess Plateau involves removal of crop residues. This study evaluated the influence of tillage systems without residue retention on soil properties and maize (Zea may L.) yield. -
The status of fish diversity and fisheries of the Keta lagoon, Ghana, West Africa
The fish and fisheries of three fish landing sites around the Keta lagoon in Ghana have been studied. A total of 18 fish species belonging to 13 families were encountered in the study. Four of the species were found to be commercially important notably, the cichlids (Tilapia guineensis and Sarotherodon melanotheron), the Bonga shad, (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the blue-swimming crab, (Callinectes amnicola). -
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Onchocerciasis Transmission in Ghana: Persistence under Different Control Strategies and the Role of the Simuliid Vectors
The World Health Organization (WHO) aims at eliminating onchocerciasis by 2020 in selected African countries. Current control focuses on community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI). In Ghana, persistent transmission has been reported despite long-term control. We present spatial and temporal patterns of onchocerciasis transmission in relation to ivermectin treatment history. -
Aflatoxins in randomly selected groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea) and its products from some local markets across Ghana: Human risk assessment and monitoring
A random assessment and human risk analysis were conducted on 80 groundnut pastes and raw groundnuts from some local markets across the different agroecological zones of Ghana. -
Evaluation of Pearl Millet Varieties for Adaptation to the Semi- Arid Agro-Ecology of Northern Ghana
Field trials were conducted at the Manga Agricultural Research Station near Bawku in the Upper East Region to evaluate nine genotypes of Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] for adaptation to the Sudan Savanna agro-ecology of northern Ghana. The varieties are: Arrow, Bongo Short Head, Bristled millet. SOSAT-C88, Tongo Yellow, GB 8735, ICTP 8203, B9_Tabi and Manga Nara a local check (farmers’ variety). The experiment was established as a randomized complete block design with 4 replicates. All standard agronomic practices and data as recommended for Pearl millet production in Ghana were adhered to.