Publications
- Agyare, W. A., Amponsah, W., Bessah, E., Diallo, Y., Ndiaye, M. B. O., Kone, D., Segnon, A. C. and Zougmoré, R. B. (2023). Gap Assessment on Capacity Building in Climate Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana, Mali and Senegal. Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa, CGIAR, Montpellier, France.
- Attoh, E.M.N.A.N., Afriyie, R., Kranjac-Berisavljevic, G., Bessah, E. & Ludwig, F. (2023). Changing terrain: Evidence of climate change impacts and adaptive responses of Dagbani Indigenous communities, northern Ghana. In: Routledge Handbook of Climate Change Impacts on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. Edited by Victoria Reyes-García, Routledge, UK. Pages 244 - 258. DOI: 4324/9781003356837-19
- Bessah, E., Donkor, E., Raji, A.O., Taiwo, O.J., Agodzo, S.K., Ololade, O.O. & Strapasson, A. (2021). Determinants of maize farmers’ access to climate information services in Ghana, In: Handbook of Climate Change Management. Edited by Leal Filho W., Luetz J., Ayal D., Springer, Cham. Pages 4173-4192. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22759-3_316-1
- Anim-Gymapo, M., Berdie, B.S., Bessah, E. & Agodzo, S.K. (2021). Effects of illegal artisanal gold mining operations on groundwater quality in Ghana: The case of Ahafo-Ano South District, In: Water Quality - Factors and Impacts. Edited by Dunea, D., IntechOpen, 1 - 16. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.100242
- Ololade, O.O., Bessah, E., & Avenant, M. (2021). Approaches and tools to assess water-climate-sustainability nexus: A systematic review (Chapter 5), In: Water, Climate Change, and Sustainability, First Edition. Edited by Vishnu Prasad Pandey, Sangam Shrestha, and David Wiberg. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 71-96. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781119564522.ch5
- Larbi, I., Hountondji, F.C.C., Bessah, & Okafor, G.C. (2019). Farmers' Perceptions and Adaptive Responses to Climate Change in the Guinea Savanna Zone, Nigeria, In: Advancing Climate Change Research in West Africa: Trends, Impacts, Vulnerability, Resilience, Adaptation and Sustainability Issues. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY, 11788 USA.
- Attiogbé, A. A. C., Nehren, U., Quansah, E., Bessah, E., Salack, S., Sogbedji, J. M. and Agodzo, S. K. (2024). Cocoa Farmers’ Perceptions of Drought and Adaptive Strategies in the Ghana–Togo Transboundary Cocoa Belt. Land, 13: 1737. https://doi.org/10.3390/land13111737.
- Posite, V. R., Saber, M., Ahana, B. S., Abdelbaki, C., Bessah, E., Appiagyei, B. D., Maouly, D. K. and Danquahsite, J. A. (2024). Modeling Spatio-Temporal Rainfall Distribution in Beni–Irumu, Democratic Republic of Congo: Insights from CHIRPS and CMIP6 under the SSP5-8.5 Scenario. Remote Sensing, 16(15):2819. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16152819.
- Acheampong, B., Miezah, K., Bessah, E., Ayamba, B. E. and Kemausuor, F. (2024). Split Addition of Nitrogen-Rich Substrate at Thermophilic and Mesophilic Stages of Composting: Effect on Green House Gases Emission and Quality of Compost. Open Journal of Soil Science, 14(2): 133-158. doi: 4236/ojss.2024.142008.
- Atta-Darkwa, T., Asare, A., Asampana, K.A., Budu, M., AmerhA.A., Asomaning, S.K., Bessah, E., Achaw Owusu, P., Quansah, A., Nyantakyi Kwasi, E. and Siabi, E.K. (2024). Effects of varying tillage practices and weed control methods on the efficacy of infiltration models. Plos one, 19: e0293507. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0293507
- Sanou, C.L., Agodzo, S. K., Bessah, E. and Antwi-Agyei, P. (2023). Assessing crop–livestock water productivity in mixed-farming systems across climatic zones of Burkina Faso. Water Practice and Technology 18 (11): 2577–2591. https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2023.162
- Sanou, C.L., Oble, N., Agodzo, S. K., Antwi-Agyei, P., Bessah, E., Belem, M. and Balima, L. H. (2023). Trends and impacts of climate change on crop production in Burkina Faso. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 14 (8): 2773 – 2787. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2023.137
- Kwawuvi, D., Mama, D., Agodzo, S.K., Bessah, E., Yangouliba, G.I. and Aklamati, W.S. (2023). Potential consequences for rising temperature trends in the Oti River Basin, West Africa. Frontiers in Climate, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2023.1184050
- Barrie, A., Agodzo, S.K., Frazer-Willimas, R., Awuah, E. and Bessah, E. (2023). A multivariate statistical approach and water quality index for water quality assessment for the Rokel river in Sierra Leone. Heliyon, 9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16196
- Appiagyei, B., Belhoucine-Guezouli, L., Bessah, E. and Morsli, B. (2023). Simulating land use and land cover change in a semi-arid region from 1989 to 2039: the case of Hafir-Zariffet forest, Tlemcen, Algeria. GeoJournal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-023-10853-2
- Appiagyei, B., Belhoucine-Guezouli, L., Bessah, E. and Morsli, B. (2023). The changing land use and land cover in the Mediterranean Basin: implications on forest ecosystem services. Folia Oecologica, 50(1):60-71. https://sciendo.com/issue/FOECOL/50/1, DOI: 2478/foecol-2023-0005
- Agodzo, S.K., Bessah, E. and Nyatuame, M. (2023). A review of the water resources of Ghana in a changing climate and anthropogenic stresses. Frontiers in Water, 4: 973825. doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2022.973825.
- Bessah, E., Donkor, E, Raji, A.O., Taiwo, O.J., Ololade, O.O., Strapasson, A., Amponsah, S.K. and Agodzo, S.K. (2022). Factors affecting farmers’ decision to harvest rainwater for maize production in Ghana. Frontiers in Water, 4:966966. doi: 3389/frwa.2022.966966.
- Amponsah, S. K., Bessah, E., Agodzo, S. K., Asare, H., Agyemang, S. M. and Azumah, D. D. (2022). Performance Assessment of Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Designs for Culture of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus). Journal of Aquaculture Engineering and Fisheries Research, 8(9). DOI: 3153/JAEFR.22.8.002
- Budu, M., Atta-Darkwa, T., Amaglo, H., Kyei-Baffour, N., Aidoo, I. A., Ahorsu, S. K., and Bessah, E. (2022). The Impact of Tillage and Weed Control Methods on Physical Properties of Sandy Clay Loam Forest Ochrosol in Cassava Cultivation. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6758284
- Biney, E., Biney, N., Dadzie, I., Haris, E., Quartey, G.A., Asare, Y.M., Bessah, E., Forkuo, E.K. (2022). Impact of mining on vegetation cover: A case study of Prestea Huni-Valley municipality. Scientific African, 17: e01387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01387
- Kwawuvi, D., Mama, D., Agodzo, S.K., Hartmann, A., Larbi, I., Bessah, E., Abraham, T., Dotse, S.-Q., and Limantol, A.M. (2022). An investigation into the future changes in rainfall onset, cessation and length of the rainy season in the Oti River Basin, West Africa. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-022-01410-w
- Acheampong, B., Miezah, K., Bessah, E. and Amponsah, R. (2022). Assessment of value-added solid waste disposal perceptions in Ghana: A case study of Kwamo Community. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management, 15(4): 460 – 473. https://ejesm.org/doi/v15i4.5
- Appiagyei, B., Belhoucine-Guezouli, L., Bessah, E., Morsli, B. and Fernandes, P.A.M. (2022). A review on climate change impacts on forest ecosystem services in the Mediterranean Basin. Journal of Landscape Ecology. https://doi.org/10.2478/jlecol-2022-0001
- Obeng Atuah, D., Bessah, E., Amponsah, W., Dzisi, E.K. and Agyare, W.A. (2022). Ghana's railway transport services delivery: A review. Transportation Engineering, 8:100111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.treng.2022.100111
- Bessah, E., Amponsah, W., Owusu Ansah, S., Afrifa, A., Yahaya, B., Wemegah, C.S., Tanu, M., Amekudzi, L.K. and Agyare, W.A. (2022). Climatic zoning of Ghana using selected meteorological variables for the period 1976 – 2018. Meteorological Applications, 29(1): e2049. https://doi.org/10.1002/met.2049
- Kwawuvi, D., Mama, D., Agodzo, S.K., Hartmann, A., Larbi, I., Bessah, E., Limantol, A.M., Dotse, S.-Q. and Yangouliba, G.I. (2022). Spatio-temporal variability and change in rainfall in Oti River Basin, West Africa. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 13(3): 1151–1169. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2022.368
- Larbi, I., Nyamekye, C., Danso, D.K., Annor, T., Bessah, E., Kwawuvi, D. and Mawulolo, C. Y. (2022). Rainfall and temperature projections and the implications on streamflow and evapotranspiration in the Tano River Basin of Ghana. Scientific African, 15: e01071. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01071
- Nyembo, L. O., Larbi, I., Mwabumba, M., Kijazi, A. and Bessah, E. (2022). Groundwater recharge simulation and identification of potential recharge zones under business-as-usual climate scenario in the lake Manyara catchment, Tanzania. Scientific African, 15: e01072. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01072
- Tanu, M., Amponsah, W., Yahaya, B., Bessah, E., Ansah Owusu, S., and Agyare, W.A. (2021). Evaluation of global solar radiation, cloudiness index and sky view factor as potential indicators of Ghana's solar energy resource. Scientific African, 14: e01061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01061
- Bessah, E., Raji, A.O., Taiwo, O.J., Agodzo, S.K., Ololade, O.O., Strapasson, A. & Donkor, E. (2021). Assessment of surface waters and pollution impacts in Southern Ghana. Hydrology Research, 52(6): 1423-1435. https://doi.org/10.2166/nh.2021.051
- Nyadzi, E., Bessah, E., Kranjac-Berisavljevic, G. & Ludwig, F. (2021). Hydro-climatic and land use/cover changes in Nasia catchment of the White Volta basin in Ghana. Theoretical and Applied Climatology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-021-03772-0
- Parker, N., Cornelis, W.M., Frimpong, K.A., Danso, E.O., Arthur, E., & Bessah, E. (2021). Short-term effects of rice straw biochar on hydraulic properties and aggregate stability of an Acrisol. Soil Research. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR20250
- Bessah, E., Raji, A.O., Taiwo, O.J., Agodzo, S.K., Ololade, O.O., Strapasson, A. & Donkor, E. (2021). Gender-based variations in the perception of climate change impact, vulnerability and adaptation strategies in the Pra River Basin. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 13(4/5): 435-462. doi: 1108/IJCCSM-02-2020-0018
- Sekyi-Annan, E., Gaisie, E., Issaka, R.N., Quansah, G., Adams, S. & Bessah, E. (2021). Estimating soil loss for sustainable crop production in the semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems-Land, Livelihoods and Food Security. Doi: 3389/fsufs.2021.674816
- Larbi, I., Bessah, E., Nyamekye, C., Amuzu, J., Okafor, G.C., Kwawuvi, D., & Asare. Y.M. (2021). Changes in Length of rainy season and rainfall extremes under moderate greenhouse gas emission scenario in the Vea catchment, Ghana. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 12 (6): 2594–2607. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2021.316
- Liu, L., Owusu Danquah, E., Weebadde, C., Bessah, E. & Basso, B. (2021). Modeling soil organic carbon and yam yield under different agronomic management across spatial scales in Ghana. Field Crops Research, 263: 108018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2020.108018
- Bessah, E., Boakye, E.A., Agodzo, S.K., Nyadzi, E., Larbi, I. & Awotwi, A. (2021). Changes in seasonal rainfall in the 21st-century over Ghana and its implication for agriculture productivity. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 23(8): 12342 – 12365. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-020-01171-5
- Parker, N., Agyare, W.A., Bessah, E. & Ameglebtor, L. (2021). Biochar as a Substitute for Inorganic Fertilizer: Effects on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Growth in Ghana. Journal of Plant Nutrition 44(11): 1539 - 1547. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2020.1867577
- Kwawuvi, D., Bessah, E. & Owusu, G.K. (2021). An Overview of Forest Conservation Strategies in Ghana. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 14(1): 23 - 46. https://ejesm.org/doi/v14i1.3
- Nyadzi, E., Bessah, E., & Kranjac-Berisavljevic, G. (2020). Taking stock of climate change induced sea level rise across the West African coast. Environmental Claims Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2020.1847873
- Amponsah, S.K., Addo, A., Bessah, E. & Kumi, F. (2020). Techno-economic assessment of mechanised reaping and sickle cutting options for smallholder rice farmers. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6(1): 1847888. doi: 1080/23311932.2020.1847888
- Bessah, E., Raji, A.O., Taiwo, O.J., Agodzo, S.K., Ololade, O.O. & Strapasson, A. (2020). Hydrological impacts of climate and land use changes: The paradox of regional and local climate effect in the Pra River Basin of Ghana. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 27: 100654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2019.100654
- Bessah, E., Raji, A.O., Taiwo, O.J., Agodzo, S.K. & Ololade, O.O. (2020). The impact of varying spatial resolution of climate models on future rainfall simulations in the Pra River Basin (Ghana). Journal of Water and Climate Change, 11(4):1263 – 1283. doi:2166/wcc.2019.258
- Bessah, E., Bala, A., Agodzo, S.K., Okhimamhe, A.A., Boakye, E.A. & Ibrahim, S.U. (2019). The Impact of Crop Farmers’ Decisions on Future Land-use Land-cover Changes in Kintampo North Municipality of Ghana. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 11(1): 72 – 87. doi:1108/IJCCSM-05-2017-0114.
- Bessah, E., Raji, A.O., Taiwo, O.J., Agodzo, S.K. & Ololade, O.O. (2018). Variable resolution modelling of near future mean temperature changes in the dry sub-humid region of Ghana. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 4(3): 919 – 933. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-018-0479-0
- Amponsah, S.K., Rees, D., Abayomi, L., Akowuah, J.O., Bortey, H.M., Bessah, E. & Gyening, K. (2017). Storability of Puna as Influenced by Sprout Control Method and Stage of Harvested Yam. Journal of Root Crops, 43(2): 10 - 20.
- Frimpong, F., Amponsah, S.K., Danquah, E.O., Agyemang, K., Oteng-Darko, P., Oppong, C.P., Berdjour, A. & Bessah, E. (2017). Assessment of Aquaponics-based Food Production System Effluents on the Performance of Maize. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Review, 5(4): 615 – 627.
- Amponsah, S.K., Berchie, J.N., Aduening, J.N., Danquah, E.O., Adu, L.O., Agyemang, A. & Bessah, E. (2017). Performance of an improved manual cassava harvesting tool as influenced by planting position and cassava variety. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 12(5): 309 – 319. https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2016.11874
- Bessah, E., Bala, A., Agodzo, S.K. & Okhimamhe, A.A. (2016). Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics in the Guinea Savanna and Transition Agro-ecology under different land-use systems in Ghana. Cogent Geoscience, 2(1): 1 – 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23312041.2016.1140319.
- Amponsah, S.K., Akowuah, J.O., Adu-Kwarteng, E. & Bessah, E. (2015). Design and Construction of Improved yam storage structure using locally-available materials. International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 2(1): 1 – 11.
- Addo, A., Bessah, & Amponsah, S.K. (2014). Uncertainty of Food Security in Ghana by Biofuel (Jatropha curcas) Production as an Adaptation and Mitigation Capacity to Climate Change. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 7: 790 - 800. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ejesm.v7i1.9S
- Bessah, E. & Addo, A. (2013). Energy Reforms as Adaptation and Mitigation Measures to Climate Change: A Case of Ghana. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 7(2): 1052 - 1066.
- Bessah, E. (2022). Climatic Zoning of Ghana with four selected Meteorological Variables. 10th Meteorological Virtual Seminar Series. Link: https://youtu.be/r-cps7TG3AI
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