Funchious Paul Mensah

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

Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices in Ghana: Adoption, Challenges, and Opportunities

Darkwah Felix Adu, Funchious Paul Mensah, Ampah-Korsah Jessica, Ansomaning Yeboah Kweku, Gyan Prince, Gabriel Ackah & Felix Safo Danquah · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Background & Aim: Climate change poses an existential threat to Ghana's agricultural sector, which employs approximately 45% of the labour force and contributes 18.3% of GDP. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) — encompassing practices that simultaneously enhance productivity, bu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55439

Low-Cost Planting Precision for Smallholders: A Review of Low-tech Row-spacing Tools, Agronomic Outcomes and Input-efficiency

Inusah Najjiulai, Funchious Paul Mensah, Ampah-Korsah Jessica, Bediako Linda, Agyemang Robert, Adjetey Ronald Sowah, Mensah Godwin, Ayitey Bless Kodzo & Chonchorkor Bitembi · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2026

Background and Aims: In sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, smallholder farmers—those who grow less than two hectares—produce up to 80% of the food consumed and around one-third of the world's food. Smallholder farmers in developing countries face significant challenges in achieving opt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2026/v19i1811