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Emmanuel Afutu

Publications (5)

Investigating the Genetics of Scab Resistance and Yield Components in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

Emmanuel Afutu, Frank Kumi, Paul A. Asare, Michael O. Adu, Sylvester N.T.T Addy & Prosper D. Lumorh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Background: Economically important traits have complex inheritance and are environmentally influenced, thus making selection for such traits more difficult. Breeding efforts to develop varieties with resistance to the disease require an understanding of the genes that confer resi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55461

Assessment of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Genotypes for Yield and Resistance to Late Leaf Spot and Rosette Diseases

Khalid Elsiddig Mohammed, Emmanuel Afutu, Thomas L. Odong, David K. Okello, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Olupot Grigon, Patrick R. Rubaihayo & Patrick Okori · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2018

Groundnut which is a major staple food crop in Uganda is constrained by late leaf spot (LLS) and groundnut rosette disease (GRD), accounting for major economic yield loss. This study was conducted to identify sources of resistance to LLS and GRD and yield potential of selected gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2018/39912

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Amoebiasis among Asymptomatic School Children in the Ho Municipality, South-eastern Ghana

Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Victoria Dumevi, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Emmanuel Afutu, Robert Aryee, Charles Yao Agede, Nicholas T.K.D Dayie, Irene Ayi, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo & Patrick F. Ayeh-Kumi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2024

Background: Intestinal amoebiasis is a common cause of gastroenteritis in children, with the Entamoeba complex consisting of genetically diverse but morphologically identical species. Amoebic infections are generally subclinical and may be acute or chronic, leading to high morbid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71575

Microbiological Quality of a Locally Brewed Alcoholic Beverage (PITO) Sold in Prampram within the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Andrew A. Minamor, Alberta L. Mensah, Emmanuel Nii Laryea, Emmanuel Afutu & Patience B. - Tetteh Quarcoo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: This study evaluated the microbiological quality of a locally brewed alcoholic beverage (pito). Therefore, bacteria and fungi present in the pito samples were examined. Study Design: This was a cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Science Labora...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/31623

Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in Pregnant Women in the Ghanaian Capital City

Isaac Anim-Baidoo, Akua Obeng Forson, Enid Owusu, Michael Olu-Taiwo & Emmanuel Afutu · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Background: Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. However, there is paucity of information on the epidemiology, diagnosis and prevention of the disease among pregnant women in some Sub-Saharan African countries, including Ghana. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2222