Dr. Laura Atuah

Senior Lecturer


Research Areas/Interests

Remediation of mine impacted soil using organic amendments Sustainable means of remediation of cocoa soils Turfgrass management Simulation-based stud...~more

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Publications

    • E. Owusu, L. Atuah, I. Idun, D. Awunyo-Vitor (2023) Evaluation of Chrysopogon aciculatus (Ritz.) Trin. seed for sod production in Ghana: An assessment of growth performance and post-harvest quality. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. 45(6) 31 – 41 DOI 10.9734/jeai/2023/v45i62124
    • Emmanuel Otchere-Darko, Laura Atuah, Richard Opoku, Christian Koranteng (2023). Redefining green roof systems with climbers: simulation of a conceptual model for thermal-radiative performance and plant vitality. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. DOI 10.1108/IJBPA-05-2022-0083
    • Alfonso Rodriguez-Vila, Laura Atuah, Abdul Halim Abubakar, Dickson Worlanyo Atorqui, Alhassan Abdul-Karim, Sean Coole, John Hammond, Steve Robinson, Tom Sizmur (2022). Effect of Biochar on Micronutrient Availability and Uptake into Leafy Greens in Two Urban Tropical Soils With Contrasting Soil pH. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.821397
    • Amponsah-Doku, B., Daymond, A., Robinson, S., Atuah, L. and Sizmur, T., (2022). Improving soil health and closing the yield gap of cocoa production in Ghana–A review. Scientific African, p.e01075.
    • Yeboah, A. M. Dadzie, M. A. D. Segbefia, S. T. Lowor, V. N. Agene, S. Osei-Akoto, F. Owusu-Ansah, B. K. B. Banful & L. Atuah (2020) Vegetative Propagation of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) by Softwood Grafting in Ghana. Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol 12 (8) 257-264
    • Nyame-Tawiah, L. Atuah, C. Koranteng (2020) Determination of the effect of green roofs on indoor temperature by use of simulation in a tropical landscape. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 26(4): 12-28
    • Vincent Savolainen, C.M. (Tilly) Collins, Victor Attuquaye Clottey, Hettie Arwoh Boafo, Bi Tra Serges Doubi, Jean Louis Konan, Marian Quain, Dan Agyei-Dwarko, Bezeng Simeon Bezeng, Vincent Logah, Alex Wireko-Kena, Enoch Adjei Osekre, Laura Atuah, Chia Michelle Valérie Angui, Gabriel Ameka, Benjamin Turkson, Ansah Boatemaa, Jacob Paarechuga Anankware (2020) Systems thinking creates opportunities for a circular economy and sustainable palm agriculture in Africa. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability Vol. 1 (31-34) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust
    • David Nyame-Tawiah, Laura Atuah, Paul Tandoh (2019) Thermal performance of Setcreasea purpurea and Portulaca grandifolia as a green roof material applied in a tropical climate. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology 32(2): (1-8) DOI:10.9734/CJAST/2019/45910
    • Abubakari, A.-H., Banful, B.K.B. and Atuah, L. (2019) Standardizing the Quality of Composts Using Stability and Maturity Indices: The Use of Sawdust and Rice Husks as Compost Feed Stocks. American Journal of Plant Sciences ,10, 2134-2150. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2019.1012150
    • Desma D.D. Soga, Irene A. Idun, Laura Atuah (2018) Rooting Response of Thuja occidentalis L. to Different Soilless Media and Stem Propagation Techniques in Ghana. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research 2(2): 1-9, 2018; Article no. AJAHR.44570
    • Abubakari, A-H., Atuah L., Banful B.  (2018).   Growth and yield response of lettuce to irrigation and growth media from composted sawdust and rice husk: Journal of Plant Nutrition Vol. 41, (2) 221-2
    • Abubakari A. H., Bayor H., Takyi I., Chimsah F.A., Nyarko G., Atuah L., Banful B., (2016). Effect of compost-biochar mixes and irrigation on the growth and yield of Amaranthus (Amaranthus hybridus) under two growing temperatures. African Journal of Agricultural Research: Vol. 11(25): 2254 - 2265
    • Abubakari A. H., Atuah L., Banful B., Bayor H., (2015) Use of soil amendments for urban horticulture in the savannah and forest area of Ghana. Journal of soil science and environmental management: Vol 6 (3): 51 - 57
    • Atuah L., Hodson E. M., (2011) A comparison of the relative toxicity of bone meal and other P sources used as remedial treatments to the earthworm Eisenia fetida. Pedobiologia 54: 5181 - 5186
    • Atuah L. (2010) In situ remediation of metal contaminated soil: Phosphate treatment and earthworm toxicity. PhD Thesis University of Reading, UK
    • Atuah L., Hodson E. M., (2010) Earthworm response to bone meal treated soils for remediation purposes. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry HM01B-3. 430 -431
    • Dartey P.K.A, Boateng, P.Y., Adzraku, H., Atuah, L., Crentsil, I. (2005) Polymeric superabsorbent can be used in air-layering of roses without being degraded. Journal of Science and Technology : 25, No. 2 : 44-45
    • Atuah L., Adzraku H-V., Kumah P and Adu P. (2004) Preliminary studies on innovative preparation of sod using two tropical turf grass species. Ghana Journal of Horticulture : 64 – 69
    • Ellis W. O., Atuah L., Kumah P., Bakang J. A. (2004) An overview of the Floriculture Industry in Ghana.  Ghana Journal of Horticulture 3 : 47 -56
    • Dartey P. K. A., Adzraku H., Atuah L., Boateng P.Y., Awotwe J. (2002) Use of a polymeric superabsorbent in air layering of roses (Rosa hybrida). Journal of Science and Technology  22 : 1 – 5
    • Atuah L. (1999) Petal tip blackening in roses. M.Phil Thesis (University of Reading, U.K)

     


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