Prof. Nana Ewusi-Mensah

Associate Professor

Dept: Crop and Soil Sciences
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
KNUST, Kumasi
Ghana
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    Journal Articles

    1. Ayamba, B. E., Abaidoo, R.C., Opoku, A. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2021). Enhancing the fertilizer value of cattle manure using organic resources for soil fertility improvement: A review. Journal of Bioresource Management 8(3): 89 – 107. https://doi.org/10.35691/JBM.1202.0198
    2. Essel, B., Abaidoo, R.C., Opoku, A. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. Mechanisms underlying nutrient interaction of compost and mineral fertilizer application in maize (Zea mays L.) cropping system in Ghana. Frontiers in Soil Science (2021). 1:630851. doi: 10.3389/fsoil.2021.630851
    3. Banunle, A., Fei-Baffoe, B., Miezah, K., Ewusi-Mensah,, Jørgensen, U., Aidoo, R., Amoah, A., Abaidoo, R. C., and Agbeshie, A. A. (2021). Utilisation potentials of invasive plants in the Owabi dam in the Ashanti region of Ghana.BioResources 16(2), 3075-3095.
    4. Allito, B.B., Ewusi-Mensah, and Logah, V. (2021). Legume-rhizobium specificity effect on nodulation, biomass production and partitioning of faba bean (Vicia fabaL.). Sci Rep 11, 3678. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83235-8.
    5. Essel, B., Abaidoo, R.C., Opoku, A. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2021): Efficacy of Selected Crop Residues and Rock Phosphate in Improving the Quality of Cattle Manure, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2020.1862151
    6. Allito, B.B., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Logah, V. (2020). Legume-rhizobium specificity enhances nutrition and nitrogen fixation in Faba bean (Vicia faba). Agronomy 9:1-22.
    7. Essel, B., Abaidoo, R.C., Opoku, A. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2020). Economically optimal rate for nutrient application to maize in the semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Pg. 1-11.
    8. Oppong, E., Opoku, A., Ewusi-Mensah,, Danso, F., Tuffour, H.O. and Abubakari, A. (2020). The use of microbe plus to improve phosphorus availability from rock phosphate under oil palm (Elaesis guinensis, jacq.) nursery. International Journal of Developmental Research 10(01)32894-32899.
    9. Hiama, P.D., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Logah, V. (2019). Nutrient uptake and biological nitrogen fixation in cowpea under biochar-phosphorus interaction. The Journal of  Animal and Plant Science 29(6)1-11.
    10. Ulzen, J., Abaidoo, R. C., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Masso, C. (2019). Combined application of inoculant, phosphorus and organic manure improves grain yield of cowpea. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 1-15pp. DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2019.1669786.
    11. Thioub, M., Ewusi-Mensah, , Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Adjei-Gyapong, T.  (2019). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation enhances phosphorus use efficiency and soybean productivity on a Haplic Acrisol. Soil and Tillage Research (192)174-186.
    12. Ewusi-Mensah, , Mensah, P.W., Logah, V. and Ofori, P. (2019). Compost inoculated with Azotobacter sp: impact assessment on eggplant (Solanum melongena) productivity and soil nutrient status in Ghana. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 1-12pp.
    13. Oppong, E., Opoku, A., Ewusi-Mensah,, Danso, F., Tuffour, H. O., Abubakari, A., Kyere, C. G. and Atta Poku P. (2019). The effect of microbe plus and phosphorus fertilizers on the vegetative growth of oil palm (Elaesis guineensis, Jacq.) seedlings. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 5(4)1-8. DOI: 10.9734/AJSSPN/2019/v5i430070.
    14. Djagbletey, E.D., Logah, V., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Tuffour, H.O. (2018). Carbon stocks in the Guinea savanna of Ghana: estimates from three protected areas. Biotropica 50(2)225-233.
    15. Issoufa, B.B., Ibrahim, A., Abaidoo, R.C. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2018). Combined use of millet glume-derived compost and mineral fertilizer enhances soil microbial biomass and pearl millet yields in a low-input millet cropping system in Niger. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Pp. 1-13.
    16. Ulzen, J., Abaidoo, R. C., Ewusi-Mensah, and Masso, C. (2018). On-farm evaluation and determination of sources of variability of soybean response to Bradyrhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer application in northern Ghana. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment (267) 23-32.
    17. Ulzen, J., Abaidoo, R. C., Masso, , Owusu-Ansah, E.D.J. and Ewusi-Mensah N. (2018). Is there a need for Bradyrhizobium yuanmingense and B. japonicum re-inoculation in subsequent cropping seasons under smallholder farmers’ condition? Applied Soil Ecology 128(54-60).
    18. Soma, D.M., Kiba, D.I., Ewusi-Mensah, , Gnankambary, Z., Lompo, F., Sedogo, M. P., and Abaidoo, R.C. (2018). Changes in sorghum production, soil P forms and P use efficiency following long-term application of manure, compost and straw in a Ferric Lixisol. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B—Soil & Plant Science (68)401-411.
    19. Muhammad, J., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2018). Cost benefit analysis of grain haulms and NPK fertilizer application on growth and yield of maize in the Semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Wudil Journal of Science and Technology Education 1(1)39-47.
    20. Muhammad, J., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2018). Effects of grain legumes haulms and NPK fertilizer application on growth and yield of maize in the Semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Wudil Journal of Science and Technology Education 1(1)48-54.
    21. Soma, DM., Kiba, D., Gnankambary, N., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Minata S. (2017). Effectiveness of combined application of Kodjari phosphate rock, water soluble phosphorus fertilizer and manure in a Ferric Lixisol in the center west of Burkina Faso. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 1-14 pp.
    22. Brempong, M.B., Opoku, A., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Abaidoo., R.C. (2017). Evaluating added benefits from combined cattle manure and fertilizer application in a maize cropping system. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering 6:34-40.
    23. Muhammad, J., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2017). Growth and yield response of inoculated soybean (Glycine max) (L.) Merrill) varieties to inorganic nitrogen in the Semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Techno Science African Journal 14(1)37-46.
    24. Muhammad, J., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2017). Nodulation and nitrogen fixation response of inoculated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill varieties to inorganic nitrogen in the Semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Techno Science African Journal 14(1) 47-56.
    25. Ulzen, J., Abaidoo, R.C., Mensah, N.E., Masso, C and AbdelGadir, A.H. (2016). Bradyrhizobium inoculants enhance yields of soybean and cowpea in Northern Ghana. Frontiers Plant Science (7)1770.
    26. Abdou, G., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Maman Nouri, Tetteh, F.M., Safo, E.Y. and Abaidoo, R.C. (2016). Nutrient release patterns of compost and its implication on crop yield under Sahelian conditions of Niger. Nutrient Cycling Agroecosystems 105(1).
    27. Muhammad, J., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2016). Comparative growth and yield responses of some grain legumes under natural inoculation in the Semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics 13(2)14-24.
    28. Muhammad, J., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2016). Comparative nodulation and nitrogen fixation potentials of some grain legumes in the Semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the tropics 13(2)84-91.
    29. Allito B.B., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Alemneh, A.A. (2015). Rhizobia Strain and Host-Legume Interaction Effects on Nitrogen Fixation and Yield of Grain Legume: A Review. Molecular Soil Biology 6 (4).
    30. Ewusi-Mensah, Logah, V. and Akrasi, E. J. (2015). Impact of different systems of manure management on the quality of cow dung. Communications in soil and plant analysis 46(2) 137-147.
    31. Asei R., Ewusi-Mensah N. and Abaidoo R. C. (2015). Response of Soybean (Glycine max) to Rhizobia Inoculation and Molybdenum Application in the Northern Savannah Zones of Ghana. Journal of Plant Sciences (3)2(64-70).
    32. Logah, V., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Tetteh, E.N., Quansah, C. and Danso, I. (2013). Seasonal Variations of Soil Microbial Biomass under Different Nutrient Management and Cropping Systems on a Ferric Acrisol in Ghana. Journal of Tropical Agriculture 51 (1-2) (98-104).
    33. Logah, V., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Tetteh, F.M.K. (2011). Soil organic carbon and crop yield under different soil amendments and cropping systems in the semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Journal of Plant Sciences 6 (4)165-173.
    34. Ewusi-Mensah, , Logah, V. and Fening, J.O. (2011). Short term effects of organic and inorganic fertilizer applications on soil microbial properties. South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology. (1)202-207.
    35. Fening, J.O., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Safo, E.Y. (2011). Short term effects of cattle manure compost and NPK application on maize grain yield and soil chemical and physical properties. Agricultural Science Journal 1(3)69-83.
    36. Fening, J.O., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Safo, E.Y. (2010). Improving the Fertilizer Value of Cattle Manure for sustaining smallholder crop production in Ghana. Journal of Agronomy 9 (3)92-101.
    37. Fening, J.O., Adjei-Gyapong, T., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Safo, E.Y. (2010). Manure Management, Quality and Mineralization for Sustaining Smallholder Livelihoods in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology 30 (2)1-10.
    38. Sarkodie-Addo, J., Adu-Dapaah, H.K., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Asare, E. (2006). Evaluation of medium maturing soybean (Glycine max (L) Merrill) lines for their nitrogen fixation potentials. Journal of Science and Technology (26)34-38.

    Worshops/Conferences/Seminars

     39. Osei, I., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Gyiele, L.A., Duku, S., Dede Narh, O. and Fei-Ba?oe (2017). Bio-waste assessment for compost production in Ghana. BSU II book of abstracts. Pg. 44 (Abstract)

    40. Duku, S., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Gyiele, L.A., Osei, I., Dede Narh, O. and Fei-Ba?oe B. (2017). Challenges and perception of compost utilization in Ghana from the perspective of farmers. BSU II book of abstracts. Pg. 45. (Abstract)

    41. Ewusi – Mensah, N., Logah, V. and Mensah-Bonsu, E. (2014). Evaluating the capacity of compost-based bio-fertilizer in enhancing soil chemical properties and yield of eggplant. Africa Green Revolution Student Conference on building a new generation of agricultural scientists, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 167 (Abstract).

    42. Opoku, A. Abaidoo, R.C. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2013). Effect of legumefix inoculation and nitrogen fertilizer application on the yield of soybean and cowpea. 1st International Conference on Organic Agricultural Research and Training in West Africa, Conference Proceedings, Njala, Sierra Leone, 15 -24 March 2013: pp 7.

     Factsheets/Manuals 

    43. Ewusi-Mensah, N., Gyiele, L., Duku, S., Osei, I., Narh, O.,  Essel, B.  and Fei-Baffour, B. (2018). Handbook on bio-waste composting; feedstock potential, challenges and prospects in Ghana. Building Stronger University II Project.

    44. Ofori, P., Yeboah. E., Oppong, J., Asamoah, G., Abrefa-Nketia, K., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Agyemang, K.O.A.A. (2019). Manual on production and application of biochar as soil amendment for increased yield, resilience and carbon stocks in agricultural farming systems. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Soil Research Institute.

    45. Opoku, A., Fosu, M., Yeboah, E., Logah, V. and Ewusi – Mensah, N. (2016). Mineral fertilizers on Ghanaian market. ISFM Fact Sheet Series No. 003.Ghana Soil Health Consortium, Kumasi, 2pp.

    46. Logah, V., Ewusi–Mensah, Opoku, A., Fosu, M. and Yeboah, E. (2016). Manure handling and storage. ISFM Fact Sheet Series No. 001.Ghana Soil Health Consortium., Kumasi, 2pp.

    47. Abaidoo, R.C., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Opoku, A. (2013). Legume inoculation Technology Manual. Prepared for the N2Africa Project, Ghana. KNUST/IITA; 20pp.

     

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