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Plant Breeding, Biodiversity, Sustainable Agriculture, Baobab

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Ghana, Germany, Finland

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Employment (3)

Ho Technical University: Ho, Volta, GH

2018-08-01 to present | Associate Professor / Director of Research & Innovation (Agricultural Sciences & Technology )
Employment
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Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute: Bunso, Eastern Region, GH

2007-09-03 to 2018-07-31 | Senior Research Scientist (Plant Genetic Diversity)
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Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor

Adaklu Senior Secondary School: Adaklu, Volta Region, GH

2002-03-01 to 2007-05-30 | Tutor (Agriculture)
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Education and qualifications (4)

University of Ghana: Legon, Greater Accra, GH

2011-01-01 to 2014-12-20 | PhD (West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement )
Education
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Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor

University of Ghana: Legon, Greater Accra, GH

2005-08 to 2009-06 | MPhil (Crop Science Department)
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Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor

University of Cape Coast : Cape Coast, GH

2004-06 to 2005-06 | Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Education)
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Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor

University of Ghana: Accra , GH

1995-08 to 1999-06 | BSc (Crop Science Department)
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Professional activities (10)

Technical University Teachers Association: Ho, GH

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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics: Patancheru, Telangana, IN

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African Plant Breeders Association: Accra, GH

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Ghana Science Association : Ho, Volta Region , GH

2022-01-01 to present
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University of Turku: Turku, FI

2024-10-22 to 2024-11-04 | Visiting Professor (Biodiversity)
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Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences: Kleve, DE

2024-06 to 2024-06 | Visiting Professor (Biosciences )
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LAB University of Applied Sciences: Lahti, FI

2022-04-27 to 2022-05-02
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Turku University: Turku, FI

2022-04-29 to 2022-04-30 (Biodiversity Unit)
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Research Staff Association of CSIR: Accra, GH

2007 to 2018
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Centre de Biotechnologie de Sfax: Sfax, TN

2007-03 to 2007-05 | Student
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Funding (6)

To plant 2000 seedlings of baobab

2024-12 to 2027-12 | Grant
Atmosmare (Turku, FI)
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Collection and conservation of Baobab

2024 to 2024 | Grant
Spearhead Spirit (South Africa, ZA)
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Agricultural demonstration with compost

2020-01 to 2022-12 | Grant
Government of Finland (Helsinki, FI)
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To build UDDT

2020-01 to 2021-12 | Grant
Government of Finland (Helsinki, FI)
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Genotyping Support Service

Award
Generation Challenge Programme (Mexico, MX)
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Ho Technical University Research Grant

Award
Ho Technical University (Ho, GH)
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Works (31)

Improving genetic variation, shelf-life and functional properties in Dioscorea esculenta (Lour) burk using recurrent irradiation

Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences
2025-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrras.2025.101453
Part of ISSN: 1687-8507
Contributors: Kenneth E. Danso; WILFRED ELEGBA; Fidelis C.K. Ocloo; Joyce Agyei-Amponsah; Lawrence M. Aboagye; Andrew Sarkodie-Appiah; Elaine Azu; Clement Annor; Solomon Ayeboafo-Otu; Kwamina Banson et al.
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Germplasm collection and ex situ conservation of Adansonia digitata in Ghana

Biodiversity
2025-01-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14888386.2024.2442580
Contributors: Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Rita Sam; James Gakpo
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Perception of urine diverting dry toilet and baobab cultivation in Adaklu District of Ghana

Sustainable Environment
2024-08-16 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/27658511.2024.2391630
Part of ISSN: 2765-8511
Contributors: Godwin S. A. Horlu; Kenneth F. Egbadzor; Emmanuel Afetorgbor; Asiwome M. Akumah
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Seedling stage tolerance to salt stress in conserved rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm.

Journal of Ghana Science Association
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Bissah, M. N.; Kudzinawo, J.; Asirifi, I. ; Egbadzor K. F. ; Dzokoto, C. ; Kotey, D. A.
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Botanical Gardens in Ghana and Their Role in Plant Conservation

Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation
2023-08-14 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1201/9781003282150-11
Part of ISBN: 9781003282150
Contributors: Michael Kwabena Osei; Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah; Isaac Osei-Bonsu; Kofi Frimpong-Anin; Richard Yaw Agyare; Stella Owusu Nketia; Benedicta Nsiah Frimpong; Benjamin Annor; Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Peter Ofori et al.
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Effect of growth media and shade regimes on performance of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) seedlings

Forests, Trees and Livelihoods
2023-07-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14728028.2023.2213248
Contributors: K. F. Egbadzor; A. M. Akumah; J. K. Titriku; J. Akuaku
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Reasons influencing consumers’ choice of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) products: Evidence from four countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Trees, Forests and People
2023-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2023.100393
Contributors: Godwin Seyram Agbemavor Horlu; Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Jones Akuaku; Asiwome Mensah Akumah
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Do factors of farm size sustenance determine food consumption status of rural farm households? Evidence from southern Ghana

Cogent Food & Agriculture
2023-06-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2023.2223405
Part of ISSN: 2331-1932
Contributors: Godwin Seyram Agbemavor Horlu; Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Jones Akuaku
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Potentials of baobab: A complement to cocoa production

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
2023-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100496
Part of ISSN: 2666-1543
Contributors: Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Jones Akuaku; Moses Kwame Aidoo
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Overview of CRISPR-Cas9 technologies and its application in crop improvement

International Journal of Genetics and Genomic Science
2023-01-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.58489/2836-2306/006
Part of ISSN: 2836-2306
Contributors: CSIR – Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, Post Office Box 7, Bunso, Ghana; Bissah. M.N; Ochar. K; Kotey. D.A; CSIR – Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, Post Office Box 7, Bunso, Ghana; Guiderdoni. E; CIRAD, AGAP institute, Avenue Agropolis, BP 5035, 34398 Montpellier, France.; Asante. M.D; Quain. M.D; Ribeiro. P et al.
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Factors influencing rice production in the south-eastern belt of Ghana

Heliyon
2022-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12404
Contributors: Matilda N. Bissah; Daniel Ashie Kotey; Pangirayi Tongoona; Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Vern Gracen; Eric Y. Danquah
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Cassava [Manihot Esculenta (Crantz)] Germplasm for Effective Conservation

Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences
2022-08-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/jafs.v20i1.16
Part of ISSN: 1597-1074
Contributors: K.F. Egbadzor
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Prospects of raising baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) to fruiting in two years

Trees, Forests and People
2022-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100232
Contributors: Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Jones Akuaku
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Prospects of raising baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) to fruiting in two years

2021-08-19 | Preprint
DOI: 10.1101/2021.08.19.457013
Contributors: Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Jones Akuaku
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Cover Crops in Vegetable Production and Urban Farming in Sub-Saharan Countries

Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture
2021-03-30 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1201/9781003187301-4
Part of ISBN: 9781003187301
Contributors: Michael Kwabena Osei; Mavis Akom; Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah; Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Samuel Oppong Abebrese; Kwabena Asare Bediako; Richard Agyare
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Effects of synthetic agricultural chemicals on health: Views of smallholder farmers in the Ho West district

Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences
2021-02-24 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/jafs.v18i2.5
Part of ISSN: 1597-1074
Contributors: K.F. Egbadzor; E.K. Sakyi
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Studies on baobab diversity, seed germination and early growth

South African Journal of Botany
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2020.07.024
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2-s2.0-85089145361

Part of ISSN: 02546299
Contributors: Egbadzor, K.F.
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Vegetable Seed Production: Prospects and Challenges: The Case of Ghana

Advances in Seed Production and Management
2020 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4198-8_5
Part of ISBN: 9789811541988
Contributors: Michael Kwabena Osei; Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah; Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Alimatu Sadia Osuman; Emmanuel Asamoah Adjei; Samuel Oppong Abebrese; Leander Dede Melomey; Richard Yaw Agyare
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Baobab Diversity, Seed Germination and Early Growth

2019-09-09 | Preprint
DOI: 10.1101/763177
Contributors: Kenneth F. Egbadzor
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Farmer participation in selection within segregating populations of cowpea in Volta Region, Ghana

Agriculture and Food Security
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s40066-015-0037-1
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2-s2.0-85006021768

Part of ISSN: 20487010
Contributors: Egbadzor, K.F.; Offei, S.K.; Danquah, E.Y.; Kotey, D.A.; Gamedoagbao, D.K.; Dadoza, M.; Yeboah, M.; Ofori, K.
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Diversity in 113 cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp] accessions assessed with 458 SNP markers

SpringerPlus
2014-09-20 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-3-541
Part of ISSN: 2193-1801
Contributors: Kenneth F. Egbadzor; Kwadwo Ofori; Martin Yeboah; Lawrence M. Aboagye; Michael O. Opoku-Agyeman; Eric Y. Danquah; Samuel K. Offei
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Diversity in 118 Cowpea [Vigna unguiculate (L.) Walp] Accessions Assessed with 16 Morphological Traits

International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics
2013-12-15 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3923/ijpbg.2014.13.24
Part of ISSN: 1819-3595
Contributors: K.F. Egbadzor; E.Y. Danquah; K. Ofori; M. Yeboah; S.K. Offei
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Inheritance of Seed Coat Colour in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)

International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics
2013-12-15 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3923/ijpbg.2014.35.43
Part of ISSN: 1819-3595
Contributors: K.F. Egbadzor; M. Yeboah; D.K. Gamedoagba; S.K. Offei; E.Y. Danquah; K. Ofori
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GENETIC CONTROL OF SEED SIZE IN COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)

International Journal of Agriculture Sciences
2013-10-31 | Journal article
DOI: 10.9735/0975-3710.5.2.367-371
Part of ISSN: 0975-9107
Contributors: CSIR - Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, Bunso, E.R. Ghana; EGBADZOR KF; DADOZA M; DANQUAH EY; YEBOAH M; OFFEI SK; OFORI K
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Identification of SNP Markers Associated with Seed Size in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp]

International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics
2013-04-15 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3923/ijpbg.2013.115.123
Part of ISSN: 1819-3595
Contributors: K.F. Egbadzor; M. Yeboah; E.Y. Danquah; K. Ofori; S.K. Offei
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Relationship between flower, immature pod pigmentation and seed testa of cowpea

International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
2012-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.5897/ijbc11.155
Part of ISSN: 2141-243X
Contributors: Egbadzor K.F.
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Assessment of citrus diversity in Ghana

African Crop Science Journal
1970-01-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/acsj.v30i4.3
Part of ISSN: 2072-6589
Contributors: K.F. Egbadzor; S. Ansah; J. Siamey; D.A. Kotey
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How do neglected and underutilised crops (NUCS) in Africa contribute to food security, nutrition and climate change outcomes: a scoping review protocol.

Other
DOI: 10.31220/agrirxiv.2024.00290
Contributors: Gracian Chimwaza; Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor; Marwa El-Graoui; Tsungai Bwerazuva; William Makaza; Casper N. Kamutando; Navison Nyakapene; Marcia Mabhula; Mercy Moyo; Dèdéou Apocalypse Tchokponhoué et al.
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Reconnaissance Study of Insect-Pests Infestation of Garden Eggs in the Volta Region of Ghana

International Journal of Agricultural Extension
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The Performance of Five Selected Pepper Accessions in Comparison to Two Local Varieties

Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana
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Variability in some accessions of sorghum assessed with ten SSRs

Geneconserve
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Peer review (6 reviews for 4 publications/grants)

Review activity for Genetic resources and crop evolution. (2)
Review activity for Journal for nature conservation. (1)
Review activity for Journal of agriculture and food research. (2)
Review activity for Rhizosphere. (1)
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