Akwasi Agyapong Oppong-Agyemang

Nanotechnology Applications in Rice Pest and Disease Management: A Comprehensive Review

Funchious Paul Mensah, Monic Semanu, Maama Silina, Stephen Dadzie, Sarpong Theophilus Okyere, Akwasi Agyapong Oppong-Agyemang, Ayitey Bless Kodzo, Benjamin Norku & Justice K. AGORNUGAH · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Background: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a critical staple crop supporting global food security, yet production is severely constrained by pests and diseases causing yield losses up to 80%. Conventional chemical control strategies have led to resistance development, environmental co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125878

Identification and Management of Postharvest Pathogens in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Using Low-Cost Botanical Treatments and Affordable Storage Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Funchious Paul Mensah, Benjamin Yennuna Konyannik, Monic Semanu, Ernest Kwesi Aboagye, Nathaniel Kwawu, Kugbe Patricia, David Konadu Kesse, Ntow Prosper, Akwasi Agyapong Oppong-Agyemang, Justice Osei Marfo, Gyamfi Charles Yaw & Abdul – Jalil Salifu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Problem Statement: Postharvest losses of tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain alarmingly high, reaching up to 50% in some regions, due to fungal and bacterial pathogens, poor handling practices, and inadequate storage infrastructure. Aims: This review aims to synthesize cu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111901