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The Role of Soil pH in Plant Nutrition and Soil Remediation by Neina, Dora

“…In the natural environment, soil pH has an enormous influence on soil biogeochemical processes. Soil pH is, therefore, described as the “master soil variable”…”
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Terra Preta production from Ghanaian and Zambian soils using domestic wastes by Neina, Dora, Glaser, Bruno

“…Quests for productive soils to close yield gaps call for innovative strategies. This study tested an off-site formation of the Amazonian Terra Preta (TP) in a…”
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Ecological and Edaphic Drivers of Yam Production in West Africa by Neina, Dora

“…Yam is an important food and cash crop in West Africa (the yam belt) whose production is traditionally nonsedentary due to its substantial nutrient demand…”
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The Terra Preta Model soil for sustainable sedentary yam production in West Africa by Neina, Dora, Agyarko-Mintah, Eunice

“…Current declines in yam yields amidst increasing cultivated areas, land scarcity, and population surges call for more sustainable sedentary yam production…”
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Duration of Cultivation Has Varied Impacts on Soil Charge Properties in Different Agro-Ecological Zones of Ghana by Neina, Dora, Agyarko-Mintah, Eunice

“…Agricultural expansion into natural habitats causes soil fertility decline after a period of cultivation. This study investigated changes in soil exchange…”
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Sulphur Contents in Arable Soils from Four Agro-Ecological Zones of Ghana by Neina, Dora, Adolph, Barbara

“…There is limited data on Sulphur (S) contents in arable soils for appropriate fertilizer recommendations in Ghana. Five study areas in a reconnaissance survey…”
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Characterization of charcoal and firewood ash for use in African peri-urban agriculture by Neina, Dora, Faust, Sibylle, Joergensen, Rainer Georg

“…Background Ample quantities of ashes generated from domestic biomass energy combustion in Ghanaian kitchens are currently disposed of despite their potential…”
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A Systematic Review of Drivers and Constraints on Agricultural Expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa by Jellason, Nugun P., Robinson, Elizabeth J. Z., Chapman, Abbie S. A., Neina, Dora, Devenish, Adam J. M., Po, June Y. T., Adolph, Barbara

“…Understanding the dynamics of agricultural expansion, their drivers, and interactions is critical for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem-services provision,…”
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Evaluation of Alkaline Hydrolyzable Organic Nitrogen as an Index of Nitrogen Mineralization Potential of Some Coastal Savannah Soils of Ghana by Dodor, Daniel E., Kamara, Mohamed S., Asamoah-Bediako, Abena, Adiku, Samuel G. K., MacCarthy, Dilys S., Kumahor, Samuel K., Neina, Dora

“…Numerous biological and chemical methods have been proposed over the years for estimating the nitrogen (N) mineralization capacity of soils; however, none of…”
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Co-application of biochar and cattle manure counteract positive priming of carbon mineralization in a sandy soil by Dodor, Daniel E., Amanor, Yahaya J., Attor, Festus T., Adjadeh, Thomas A., Neina, Dora, Miyittah, Michael

“…Background Application of biochar has been suggested as a carbon (C) management strategy to sequester C and enhance soil quality. An incubation study was…”
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Microbial response to the restoration of a Technosol amended with local organic materials by Neina, Dora, Buerkert, Andreas, Joergensen, Rainer Georg

“…•Canavalia biomass substantially increased microbial biomass and activity.•The application of Markhamia leaf litter and Tithonia biomass immobilized…”
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Potential mineralizable N and P mineralization of local organic materials in tantalite mine soils by Neina, Dora, Buerkert, Andreas, Joergensen, Rainer Georg

“…•Canavalia biomass had the highest mineralizable N.•Goat manure had negative mineralizable N, which was higher in cultivated soils.•P mineralization can be…”
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Effects of Land Use on Microbial Indices in Tantalite Mine Soils, Western Rwanda by Neina, Dora, Buerkert, Andreas, Joergensen, Rainer Georg

“…Rare metal mining in western Rwanda created massive degraded mine wastelands. Some of them were restored by afforestation with pine and eucalyptus forests…”
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Short-term effects of human urine fertiliser and wood ash on soil pH and electrical conductivity by Dora Neina, Gabriel Nii Noi Dowuona

“…The fertiliser value of human urine has been examined on several crops, yet little is known about its effects on key soil properties of agronomic significance…”
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