Dr. Andrews Opoku

Senior Lecturer

Dept: Crop and Soil Sciences
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Soil Fertility and Soil Chemistry...~more

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Publications

    1. Asei R., Abaidoo, R.C., Opoku, A., Adjei-Nsiah, S. and Antwi-Agyei, P. (2021) Use of Limiting Nutrients for Reclamation of Non-responsive Soils in Northern Ghana. Front. Soil Sci. 1:674320. doi: 10.3389/fsoil.2021.674320
    2. 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
    3. Essel, B., Abaidoo, R.C., Opoku, A. and Ewusi-Mensah, N. Efficacy of selected crop residues and rock phosphate in improving the quality of cattle manure. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis (2021): 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2020.1862151.
    4. Darko, C., Yeboah, S., Amoah, A., Opoku, A., Baafi E. and Berchie, J. N. (2021). Yield, biochemical properties and cooking quality traits of sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) as affected by Nitrogen and Potassium Fertilizer rates. Ghana Jnl Agric. Sci. 56 (1), 16 – 25. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjas.v56i1
    5. Oppong, E., Opoku, A., Tuffour, H. O., Atta Poku P. S. and Kyere C. G. (2021). Awareness of Climate-smart Agricultural Practices and Challenges to Climate Change Adoption among Small Holder Farmers of Ashanti Region of Ghana. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 11(6): 100-110.
    6. Oppong, E., Opoku, A., Atta Poku P. Snr., Kyere, G. C. and Tuffour, H. O, (2021). Small Holder Farmers’ Perception on the International Journal of Environment and Climate Change Impact of Climate Change on Food Production and Revenue Returns in the Semi-Deciduous Zone of Ghana. International Journal of Social Relevance and Concern 9(7), 39-53.
    7. Essel, B., Abaidoo, R. C., Opoku, A., and Ewusi-Mensah, N. (2021). Mechanisms Underlying Nutrient Interaction of Compost and Mineral Fertilizer Application in Maize (Zea mays L.) Cropping System in Ghana. Frontiers in Soil Science. 1. 630851. 10.3389/fsoil.2021.630851.
    8. Anokye, J., Logah, V. and Opoku, A (2021). Soil carbon stock and emission: estimates from three land-use systems in Ghana. Ecological Processes10:11 /doi.org/10.1186/s13717-020-00279-
    9. Wilson, G., Ulzen, J., Abaidoo, R.C., Opoku, A., Adjei-Nsiah, S. and Osei, O. (2021) Native Rhizobia Strains Enhance Seed Yield of Groundnut Varieties in Northern Ghana. Front. Agron. 3:653044.doi: 10.3389/fagro.2021.653044
    10. Darko, C.,  Yeboah, S., Amoah, A., Opoku, A. and Berchie, J. N., (2020). Productivity of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L)Lam) as influenced by fertilizer application in different agro-ecologies in Ghana. Scientific African 10. DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e0056.
    11. Bashagaluke, J. B., Logah, V., Opoku, A., Sakordie-Addo, J. and Quansah Charles (2020). Soil nutrient loss through erosion: Impact of different cropping systems and soil amendments in Ghana. PLOS ONE. 13. e0208250. 10.1371/journal.pone.0208250.
    12. Agbeshie, A. , Logah, V., Opoku, A., Tuffour H.O, Abubakari, A. and Quansah, C. (2020). Mineral nitrogen dynamics in compacted soil under organic amendment. Scientific African 9, 2468-2276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00488
    13. Ulzen, J., Abaidoo, R.C., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Osei, O., Masso, C., and Opoku, A. (2020), Organic Manure Improves Soybean Response to Rhizobia Inoculant and P-Fertilizer in Northern Ghana. Frontiers in Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2020.00009
    14. 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. doi:10.1007/s42729-020-00240-y.
    15. Osei, O., Abaidoo, R. C., Opoku, A., Rouws, J. R. C., Boddey, R. M., Ahiabor, B. D. K and Rouws, L. F .M (2020). Native Bradyrhizobium strains from Ghana can enhance grain yields of field-grown cowpea and groundnut. Front. Agron. 2:2. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2020.00002.
    16. Bashagaluke, J. B., Logah, V., Sakordie-Addo, J., and Opoku, A. (2020). Nutrient Uptake and Productivity of Four Tropical Cropping Systems Under Biochar Amendment. Agronomy Journal. 2020; 112: 2664–2675.
    17. Oppong, E., Opoku, A., Ewusi-Mensah, N., 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 guineensis, Jacq.) Nursery”, International Journal of Development Research, 10, (01), 32894-32899.
    18. Oppong, E., Opoku, A., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Danso, F., Tuffour, H. O. and Abubakari, A. C. Kyere, G. and Atta Poku, P.S (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.
    19. Bashagakule, J. B., Logah, V., Opoku, A., Tuffour, H. O., Sarkodie-Addo, J., and Quansah, C. (2019). Soil loss and runoff characteristics under different soil amendments and cropping systems in the semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Soil Use and Management. doi:10.1111/sum.12531
    20. Rahman, A. N., Larbi, A., Opoku, A., Tetteh, F.M. and Hoeschle-Zeledon, I. (2019) Crop–livestock interaction effect on soil quality and maize yield in northern Ghana. Agron. J. 111 (2):1–10. doi:10.2134/agronj2018.08.0523
    21. Rahman, A. N., Larbi, A., Opoku A. and Tetteh F.M (2018). Sheep and Goat Corralling Density Effect on Soil Properties and Weed Species Diversity of Arable Lands, Agric Res, doi: 10.1007/s40003-018-0348-0
    22. Rahman, A. N., Larbi, A., Opoku A., Tetteh F.M and Hoeschle-Zeledon I. (2018): Corralling, planting density, and N fertilizer rate effect on soil properties, weed diversity, and maize yield, Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, doi: 10.1080/21683565.2018.1516264
    23. Appiah, F. K., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Opoku, A. (2017). Growth and yield response of carrot (Daucus carota) to different green manures and plant spacing.  Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 7(20): 16 -22.
    24. Appiah, F. K., Sarkodie-Addo, J. and Opoku, A. (2017). Quality of carrot (Daucus carota) as Influenced by green manure and plant spacing on Forest Ochrosol in Ghana. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 7(20): 36 - 44.
    25. 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 B 6, 34-40.
    26. Abaidoo, R., Dare, M.O., Killani, S. and Opoku, A. (2017). Evaluation of early maturing cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) germplasm for variation in phosphorus use efficiency and biological nitrogen fixation potential with indigenous rhizobial populations. Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge 155(1): 1-15.
    27. Ali, I., Abaidoo, R.C., Fatondji, D. and Opoku, A. (2016).  Fertilizer micro-dosing increases crop yield in the Sahelian low-input cropping system: A success with a shadow. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 62(3): 277-288.
    28. Aziz, A. L. A., Ahiabor, B. D. K., Opoku, A. and Abaidoo, R. C. (2016) Contributions of Rhizobium Inoculants and Phosphorus Fertilizer to Biological Nitrogen Fixation, Growth and Grain Yield of Three Soybean Varieties on a Fluvic Luvisol. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 10(2): 1-11.
    29. Ali I., Abaidoo R.C., Fatondji, D. and Opoku, A. (2015). Hill placement of manure and fertilizer micro-dosing improves yield and water use efficiency in the Sahelian low input millet-based cropping system. Field Crops Research 180:29–36.
    30. Ali I., Abaidoo, R.C., Fatondji,D. and Opoku, A. (2015). Determinants of fertilizer microdosing-induced yield increment of pearl millet on an acid sandy soil. Experimental Agriculture :1-17 (doi:10.1017/S0014479715000241).
    31. Ali I., Abaidoo R.C., Fatondji, D. and Opoku, A. (2015). Integrated use of fertilizer micro-dosing and Acacia tumida mulching increases millet yield and water use efficiency in Sahelian semi-arid environment. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems:103(2)375-388.
    32. Bandaogo, A., Bidjokazo, F., You,l S., Safo,  , Abaidoo, R. and Opoku, A. (2015). Effect of fertilizer deep placement with urea supergranule on nitrogen use efficiency of irrigated rice in Sourou Valley (Burkina Faso). Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 102:79–89.
    33. Opoku, A. Chaves, B. and De Neve, S. (2014). Neem seed oil: a potent nitrification inhibitor to control nitrate leaching after incorporation of crop residues. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture: An International Journal for Sustainable Production Systems, 30(3): 145-152.
    34. Aidoo, R., Mensah, J. O., Opoku, A. and Abaidoo, R. C. (2014). Factors influencing Soyabean Production and Willingness to Pay for Inoculum Use in Northern Ghana. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 4(3): 290-301.
    35. Danso, F., Adu, C., Opoku, A., Danso, I., Anim Okyere, S. and Larbi E. (2013). Raising oil palm seedlings using sole and amended green-gro compost. Global Journal of Agricultural Research and Reviews, 1(1): 46-52.
    36. Danso, F., Opoku, A. Baidoo-Addo, K., Danso, I. and Afari, P. A. and Nuertey, B.N. (2012). Improving the growth of Oil Palm Seedlings with Bio-stimulants NEB-26 and NEB-29. Journal of Ghana Science Association. 14(1): 46-52.
    37. Nuertey, B. N., Opoku, A. and Danso, I. (2009). Rapid multiplication of Bamboo (Bambusaheterostachya): the effect of culm age and length of cuttings on sprouting. Journal of Ghana Science Association. 11(1): 7-14.
    38. Dwarko, D.A., Nuertey, B. N., Okyere Boateng, G., Badu Addo, K., Asamoah, T. E.O., Marfo-Ahenkora, E. and Opoku, A. (2008). Effect of water stress on yield performance of seven D X P oil palm progenies. Journal of Ghana Science Association. 10(1): 26-35.
    39. Nuertey, B. N., Tetteh, F., Opoku, A. Afari, A. P.and Asamoah, T. E. O. (2007). Effect of roundup-salt mixtures on weed control and soil microbial biomass under oil palm. Journal of Ghana Science Association. 9(2): 61-75.
    40. Chaves, B., Opoku, A., De Neve, S. Boeckx, P., Van Cleemput, O. and Hofman, G. (2006). Influence of DCD and DMPP on soil N dynamics after incorporation of vegetable crop residues. Biology and Fertility of Soils.43: 62–68.
    41. Nuertey, B. N., Amoah, F. M., Opoku, A., Asamoah, T. E.O., Oppong, F. K., Osei Bonsu, K. and Marfo-Ahenkora, E. (2006). Income intensification strategy: determination of the optimum time to under plant oil palm with cocoa. Journal of Ghana Science Association. 8(2): 26-37.

     

     

    6.2 Papers in Conference Proceedings

    1. Emmanuel, O.C, Safo, E.Y., Tetteh, F.M, Opoku, A and Ezekiel-Adewoyin, D.T. (2017). Biomass yield of cowpea as influenced by fertilizer application in the Guinea and Sudan savannah zones of Ghana. Proceeding of the 35th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria. 29th October – 3rd November, 2017: 392 -397.
    2. Opoku, A. Abaidoo, R. Safo, E.Y. Iwuafor, E. Nouri, M. and Karbo, N. (2016). Sustainability of crop residue allocation options in smallholder cereal-legume-livestock farms in the dry savannas of West Africa. Joint Pan-African Grain Legume and World Cowpea Conference,Livingstone, Zambia, 28 February to 4 March 2016. (http://gl2016conf.iita.org/index.php/presentations/).
    3. Abaidoo, R., Opoku, A., Ajeigbe, H. A. and Boahene, S. (2016). The use of cowpea haulm to reverse N and P mining in the dry savannas of Nigeria. Joint Pan-African Grain Legume and World Cowpea Conference,Livingstone, Zambia, 28 February to 4 March 2016 (http://gl2016conf.iita.org/index.php/presentations/).
    4. Opoku, A., Abaidoo, R.C., Safo,E.Y., and Nouri, M. (2014). Assessment of nutrient flows and balances in smallholder cereal-legume-livestock farms in the dry savannas of West Africa. Proceedings of the 20th World Congress of Soil Science, Abstract Online Access System. (20wcss.org), ICC Jeju, Korea, June 8 -13, 2014: Pp 35.
    5. Ali I., Abaidoo R.C., Fatondji, D. and Opoku A. (2014). Hill placement of manure and mineral fertilizer improves millet yield and water use efficiency on acid sandy soil of Niger. Book of Abstract, pp 43 International conference on building a new generation of Agricultural Scientists, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 1–5 December 2014: pp 43.
    6. Opoku, A., Abaidoo, R., Safo, E.Y., Iwuafor, E., Nouri, M. and Karbo N. (2013). Evaluation of manure improvement options for smallholder farmers in the savannas of West Africa. 1st International Conference on Organic Agricultural Research and Training in West Africa, Conference Proceedings, Njala, Sierra Leone, 15 -24 March 2013: pp 5.
    7. Ulzen, J., 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.

     

    6.3 Poster presentation

     

    1. Nurudeen, R.A., Larbi A., Bekele, K., Opoku, A., Tetteh, F.M. and Hoeschle-Zeledon. I. (2017). Corralling, planting density and N fertilizer rate effect of soil, weed maize yield and income. Tropentag 2017, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany, September 20 – 22, 2017. http://www.tropentag.de/2017/abstracts/posters/192.pdf.
    2. Ali I., Abaidoo R.C., Fatondji, D. and Opoku A. (2014). Hill Placement of Manure and Mineral Fertilizer for Improved Millet Yield and Water Use on Acid Sandy Soil of Niger, West Africa. International congress on Diversity strategies for organic and low input agricultures and their food systems. Nantes, France, 7-9, July 2014. Book of Abstract, pp 43.

     

     

    6.3 Chapters in Books/Booklets

    1. Rarieya, M. Jama B., Mwangi, M., Opoku, A., Mutegi, J., Yaodze M. Kimani, D. and Madakadze, R. (2016). Training the Next Generation of Soil Scientists and Agronomists in Africa – Best Practices and Lessons Learned (Chapter 11). In: Harris T. (Ed) Going Beyond Demos to Transform African Agriculture: The Journey of AGRA’s Soil Health Program. Nairobi, Kenya. Pp 107 -119. ISBN 978-0-9980765-0-8.
    2. Abaidoo, R.C., Mensah N.E., Opoku, A. and Ahiabor, B. (2013). Legume inoculation hand book. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, 31pp.
    3. Abaidoo, R.C., Parwar, B., Sandoh, P., Opoku, A. and Akley, E.K. (2013). Soybean Recipes for a healthy life. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, 38pp.

     

    6.4 Factsheets

    1. 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.
    2. Kugbe, J., Quaye, A. K.., Opoku, A., Fosu, M. and Yeboah E. (2016). Steps to Composting. ISFM Fact Sheet Series No. 002.Ghana Soil Health Consortium. Kumasi,2pp.
    3. Logah, V. and Ewusi – Mensah, N., Opoku, A., Fosu, M.and Yeboah E (2016). Manure handling and storage. ISFM Fact Sheet Series No. 001.Ghana Soil Health Consortium., Kumasi,2pp

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