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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 vending and the use of urban public space in Kumasi, Ghana.
In many cities all over the world, urban public space has become the place of work of the urban poor. This paper seeks to examine how street vendors use public space for their livelihood and the response by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to control street vending. -
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Incidence of sweet potato viruses in the coastal savannah agro-ecological zone of Ghana
An experiment was conducted under field conditions to assess the incidence of viral diseases in 20 accessions of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.]. Using symptomatology, biological indexing, nitrocellulose membrane ELISA (NCM-ELISA) and PCR, the accessions were assessed for disease incidence and symptom severity. Symptom expression varied among the accessions with severity index ranging from 2.24 in UK/BNARI at eight weeks after planting (wap) to 3.63 in US029 at 12 wap. Mean disease incidence varied significantly among the accessions, ranging from 43.2% to 96.3%. -
Management of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) on sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) with moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) leaf powder
A major constraint facing sweet pepper production is infestation by nematodes leading to reduced yields. -
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A comparative study of the pollution status of Sakumo II and Muni Lagoons in Ghana
The pollution status of Sakumo II and Muni Lagoons and Mamahuma and Gbagbla Ankonu feeder streams, which feed Sakumo II along the coast of Ghana, were assessed and compared. As expected of saline waters, pH values of both lagoons fell within a slightly neutral to saline range whilst, the feeder streams were moderately saline. Conductivity distribution also showed saline (.5.0mScm21) characteristics of the lagoons, while, the feeder streams are brackish (1.5–5.0mScm21) -
Scientific human resource for national development in Ghana: Issues and challenges
Studies have established that science and technology applications have culminated in the discovery of new products, new processes, improved and faster services, better ways of solving human and environmental challenges as well as opportunities for new jobs. -
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Microclimate and ventilation in Estonian and Finnish dairy buildings
A series of ventilation, thermal and indoor air quality measurements were performed in 14 different dairy buildings in Estonia and Finland.