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Rapid assessment of post-dispersal seed removal in an agricultural landscape of semi-arid West Africa by Boadi, Paula Antwiwaa N., Nboyine, Jerry A., Kusi, Francis, Ibrahim, Yussif Jnr, Lawer, Eric Adjei

“…Post-dispersal seed removal is crucial for maintaining plant recruitment by influencing secondary dispersal and the mortality of seeds. However, data on seed…”
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Understanding the pathways from biodiversity to agro-ecological outcomes: A new, interactive approach by González-Chang, Mauricio, Wratten, Stephen D., Shields, Morgan W., Costanza, Robert, Dainese, Matteo, Gurr, Geoff M., Johnson, Janine, Karp, Daniel S., Ketelaar, Jan Willem, Nboyine, Jerry, Pretty, Jules, Rayl, Ryan, Sandhu, Harpinder, Walker, Mark, Zhou, Wenwu

“…•Despite the high number of agro-ecological publications, few lead to outcomes.•The pathway to outcomes is explored through an interactive web-based tool.•The…”
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DArTseq-based SNP markers reveal high genetic diversity among early generation fall armyworm tolerant maize inbred lines by Adu, Gloria Boakyewaa, Awuku, Frederick Justice, Garcia-Oliveira, Ana Luisa, Amegbor, Isaac Kodzo, Nelimor, Charles, Nboyine, Jerry, Karikari, Benjamin, Atosona, Benedicta, Manigben, Kulai Amadu, Aboyadana, Paulina Abanpoka

“…Diversity analysis using molecular markers serves as a powerful tool in unravelling the intricacies of inclusivity within various populations and is an initial…”
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The use of Beauveria bassiana for the control of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus, in stored maize: Semi-field trials in Ghana by Luke, Belinda, Acheampong, Mavis A., Rangel, Drauzio E.N., Cornelius, Eric W., Asante, Stephen K., Nboyine, Jerry A., Eziah, Vincent Y., Fening, Ken O., Storm, Clare, Jessop, Nick, Clottey, Victor A., Potin, Olivier, Tyson, Clara, Moore, David, Mikaelyan, Aram

“…Laboratory research in Ghana demonstrated the effectiveness of an isolate of Beauveria bassiana (IMI 389521) from the United Kingdom against the larger grain…”
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Evaluation of Production and Pest Management Practices in Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) in Ghana by Seidu, Ahmed, Abudulai, Mumuni, Dzomeku, Israel, Mahama, Georgie, Nboyine, Jerry, Appaw, William, Akromah, Richard, Arthur, Stephen, Bolfrey-Arku, Grace, Mochiah, M., Jordan, David, Brandenburg, Rick, MacDonald, Greg, Balota, Maria, Hoisington, David, Rhoads, Jamie

“…The economic return for peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Ghana is often low due to limitations in the availability of inputs or their adoption, which are needed…”
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The Efficacy of Alternative, Environmentally Friendly Plant Protection Measures for Control of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda , in Maize by Babendreier, Dirk, Koku Agboyi, Lakpo, Beseh, Patrick, Osae, Michael, Nboyine, Jerry, Ofori, Selorm E K, Frimpong, Justice O, Attuquaye Clottey, Victor, Kenis, Marc

“…The invasive fall armyworm (FAW) is threatening maize production and the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers in the newly invaded areas in Africa…”
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Effect of cultivars and insecticidal treatments on fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. smith), infestation and damage on maize by Nboyine, Jerry A., Kusi, Francis, Yahaya, Iddrisu, Seidu, Ahmed, Yahaya, Asieku

“…Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), is an economically important insect pest of maize in most African countries, including Ghana. Hence,…”
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Field efficacy of genotypically diverse soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) cultivar mixtures in controlling insect pests by Nboyine, Jerry A., Denwar, Nicholas N., Kusi, Francis, Buah, Samuel S., Zakaria, Mukhtaru, Yahaya, Asieku, Addae-Frimpomaah, Francisca, Adazebra, Gloria

“…Field studies were conducted to investigate insect pests’ densities in intraspecies mixture of genotypically different soybean ( Glycine max ) cultivars and…”
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Effects of insecticides and cultivars on panicle-feeding insect pest infestations and grain yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in northern Ghana by Nboyine, Jerry A., Opare-Obuobi, Kenneth, Yahaya, Iddrisu, Badii, Benjamin K., Kusi, Francis, Yahaya, Asieku, Adazebra, Gloria

“…Background Panicle-feeding insects are a challenge in sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) cultivation but most farmers do not protect the crop. Here, the…”
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INTERDEPENDENCE OF EXTENSION AND IMPROVED VARIETY ADOPTION by Yahaya, Iddrisu, Bashiru, Haruna, Wahaga, Esther, Bidzakin, John Kanburi, Nyuor, Anslem, Hodjo, Manzamasso, Nboyine, Jerry

“…This paper, seeks to empirically establish the complementarity or otherwise between the decision to adopt improved soybean variety and the decision to…”
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Stability of Sources of Resistance to Cowpea Aphid (Aphis craccivora Koch, Hemiptera: Aphididae) across Major Cowpea Production Zones in Ghana by Larweh, Victoria, Agyare, Richard Y., Yirzagla, Julius, Asante, Michael, Laary, Joseph K., Mensah, Gloria, Lamini, Salim, Zakaria, Mukhtaru, Sugri, Issa, Awuku, Justice F., Attamah, Patrick, Nboyine, Jerry A., Kusi, Francis, Owusu, Robert K.

“…Aphids (Aphis craccivora Koch) are an important vegetative stage pest of cowpea in Africa. The use of resistant cultivars is among the best management option…”
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Field efficacy of genetically modified FK 95 Bollgard II cotton for control of bollworms, Lepidoptera, in Ghana by Abudulai, Mumuni, Boachie Chamba, Emmanuel, Asalma Nboyine, Jerry, Adombilla, Ramson, Yahaya, Iddrisu, Seidu, Ahmed, Kangben, Foster

“…Background Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivation in Ghana is constrained by bollworms that damage squares (flower buds) and developing bolls, resulting in…”
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Ecological and pest-management implications of sex differences in scarab landing patterns on grape vines by González-Chang, Mauricio, Boyer, Stéphane, Lefort, Marie-Caroline, Nboyine, Jerry, Wratten, Steve D

“…Melolonthinae beetles, comprising different white grub species, are a globally-distributed pest group. Their larvae feed on roots of several crop and forestry…”
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Characterization of Groundnut ( Arachis hypogaea L.) Test Locations Using Representative Testing Environments With Farmer-Preferred Traits by Oteng-Frimpong, Richard, Kassim, Yussif Baba, Puozaa, Doris Kanvenaa, Nboyine, Jerry Asalma, Issah, Abdul-Rashid, Rasheed, Masawudu Abdul, Adjebeng-Danquah, Joseph, Kusi, Francis

“…In this study, the differential rankings of 36 groundnut genotypes under varying environmental conditions were studied at various levels of phenotype…”
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Assessment of the optimal frequency of insecticide sprays required to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) in maize (Zea mays L.) in northern Ghana by Nboyine, Jerry A., Asamani, Ebenezer, Agboyi, Lakpo K., Yahaya, Iddrisu, Kusi, Francis, Adazebra, Gloria, Badii, Benjamin K.

“…Abstract Background Insecticide use is an important component of integrated pest management strategies developed for fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda…”
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Farmers' knowledge, experience and management of fall armyworm in a major maize producing municipality in Ghana by Safo, Akua, Avicor, Silas Wintuma, Baidoo, Philip Kweku, Addo-Fordjour, Patrick, Ainooson, Michael Kojo, Osae, Michael, Gyan, Sylvia Esther, Nboyine, Jerry Asalma

“…Since its discovery in Ghana, the fall armyworm (FAW) has damaged maize farms resulting in yield losses. This study investigated farmers' knowledge, practices…”
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Horizon scanning for prioritising invasive alien species with potential to threaten agriculture and biodiversity in Ghana by Kenis, Marc, Agboyi, Lakpo Koku, Adu-Acheampong, Richard, Ansong, Michael, Arthur, Stephen, Attipoe, Prudence Tonator, Baba, Abdul-Salam Mahamud, Beseh, Patrick, Clottey, Victor Attuquaye, Combey, Rofela, Dzomeku, Israel, Eddy-Doh, Mary Akpe, Fening, Ken Okwae, Frimpong-Anin, Kofi, Hevi, Walter, Lekete-Lawson, Emmanuellah, Nboyine, Jerry Asalma, Ohene-Mensah, Godfried, Oppong-Mensah, Birgitta, Nuamah, Hannah Serwaa Akoto, van der Puije, Grace, Mulema, Joseph

“…Invasive alien species (IAS) continue to shape the global landscape through their effects on biological diversity and agricultural productivity. The effects…”
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Comparative effects of biopesticides on fall armyworm management and larval parasitism rates in northern Ghana by Agboyi, Lakpo Koku, Nboyine, Jerry Asalma, Asamani, Ebenezer, Beseh, Patrick, Badii, Benjamin K., Kenis, Marc, Babendreier, Dirk

“…The outbreak of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Africa has led to several recommendations of insecticides, including biopesticides. However, the…”
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Weed community differences in row crops with varying input levels in Ghana by Oreja, Fernando H., Arthur, Stephen, Bolfrey-Arku, Grace, Mochiah, Moses B., Klutse, Victoria, Yorke, Maxwell, Hukporti, Solomon, Dzomeku, Israel K., Mahama, Georgie Y., Nboyine, Jerry A., Seidu, Ahmed, Akromah, Richard, Sarkodie-Addo, Joseph, Jordan, David L., Leon, Ramon G.

“…Abstract Peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.) and maize ( Zea mays L.) are essential crops for Ghana’s economy and food security, but weed infestation poses a…”
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Resistance to Callosobruchus maculatus among cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) genotypes by Tengey, Theophilus Kwabla, Alidu, Sanatu Mustapha, Moro, Amina, Nboyine, Jerry, Affram, Emmanuel Israel

“…Callosobruchus maculatus is an important field-to-store pest that causes close to 100% losses in stored produce. This study aimed at assessing the resistance…”
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