Shadrack Asomah
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View article: <i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis</i> production: A comparative study of different rearing protocols
<i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis</i> production: A comparative study of different rearing protocols Open
The traditional methods of sourcing and semi‐domesticating the African palm weevil Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) larvae persist among the inhabitants of Ghana. However, these methods produce only a small pro…
View article: Synergistic efficacy of three botanical powders against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in maize grain storage
Synergistic efficacy of three botanical powders against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in maize grain storage Open
Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky infestation causes severe post-harvest losses of grains in Ghana leading to a major reduction in the quality and economic value. The synergistic efficacy of three botanical powders against adult S. zeamais wa…
View article: Morphometrics and reproductive parameters of Rhynchophorus morphotypes(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana
Morphometrics and reproductive parameters of Rhynchophorus morphotypes(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana Open
Palm weevils are widely distributed throughout Ghana causing severe economic injuries to palm plantations. However, the description and categorisation of palm weevil species based on the morphology in Ghana are lacking. This study sought t…
View article: Pattern of pesticide usage among tomato farmers for sustainable production in the Bono East Region, Ghana
Pattern of pesticide usage among tomato farmers for sustainable production in the Bono East Region, Ghana Open
The usage pattern of pesticides has been a major contributor to environmental and human health problems among smallholder farmers in most rural communities. A field survey was carried out in major tomato farming communities in the Bono Eas…
View article: Evaluation of different substrates on the life history parameters of African palm weevil, <i>Rhynchophorous phoenicis</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana
Evaluation of different substrates on the life history parameters of African palm weevil, <i>Rhynchophorous phoenicis</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana Open
African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) larvae are widely consumed in Ghana and most countries in Africa because of their high-quality protein and low greenhouse gas emissions than conventional livestock. However, the consumption of …
View article: Impact of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of cabbage in Ghana
Impact of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of cabbage in Ghana Open
A field experiment was conducted at Dormaa Ahenkro, Ghana, to determine the impact of inorganic and organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of cabbage. The experiment was laid in a randomized complete block design with three replicatio…