Dr. Benjamin A. Osei
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Dr. Benjamin A. Osei

Head of Department
University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Soil Science from University of Reading, UK

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Environmental Pollution
62%
Water and Plant Analysis
90%
Organic Agriculture
75%
Soil Genesis
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Osei, B.A., 2017. Impact of type and level of biochar application on earthworm and chemical properties of a savannah Haplic Acrisol in Ghana. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 5: 74-81.
  2. Osei, B.A., 2017. EDTA, water-extractable lead and bioavailability of lead in soils/tailings: The effects of zeolite and beringite amendment. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 14: 1-11.
  3. Osei, B.A., 2017. EDTA, water-extractable lead and bioavailability of lead in non-mined soil and capped and uncapped tailings: The effects of biochar amendment. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 14: 1-10.
  4. Osei, B.A. and D.K. Sppor, 2017. Assessing the suitability of wastewater from a soap factory in Ghana for crop production. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 5: 128-131.
  5. Osei, B.A. and D.K. Sappor, 2017. Impact of soap factory wastewater on soil physicochemical properties: A study of cape coast industrial in Ghana. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 5: 132-136.
  6. Osei, B.A., 2016. Forms and levels of Phosphorus in a strongly weathered acid soil in Ghana: The contribution of corn cob biochar. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 13: 1-7.
  7. Frimpong, K.A., E. Amoakwa, B.A. Osei and E. Arthur, 2016. Changes in soil chemical properties and lettuce yield response following incorporation of biochar and cow dung to highly weathered acidic soil. J. Organic Agric. Environ., 1: 28-39.
  8. Frimpong, K.A. and B.A. Osei, 2016. Growth, yield and leaf nutrient composition of lettuce grown on a silty loamy soil amended with compost at different rates. J. Organic Agric. Environ., 4: 4-16.
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  9. Osei, B.A. and R.M. Ahmed, 2013. Evaluation of an integrated approach involving chemical and biological processes for detoxification of gold tailings effluent at AngloGold, Obuasi. West Afr. J. Applied Ecol., 21: 145-156.
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  10. Osei, B.A. and R.M. Ahmed, 2013. Effects of capping and uncapping of closed tailing dam site on soil pH, free cyanide and some heavy metals: A case study of an Anglo Gold Obuasi Mine. West Afr. J. Applied Ecol., 21: 11-21.
  11. Frimpong, K.A., E.M. Baggs, B.A. Osei and P.K. Kwakye, 2013. N2O emissions and inorganic N release following incorporation of crop residue and/or inorganic N fertilizer into soil. West Afr. J. Applied Ecol., 20: 73-87.
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  12. Parker, B.Q., B.A. Osei, F.A. Armah and D.O. Yawson, 2010. Impact of biomass burning on soil organic carbon and the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in the coastal savanna ecosystem of Ghana. J. Renewable Sustainable Energy, Vol. 2. 10.1063/1.3449299.
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  13. Osei, B.A., P.K. Kwakye and D.K. Sappor, 2010. Municipal household solid waste compost: Effects on carrot (Daucus carrota) yield and nutrient content. Agric. Food Sci. J. Ghana, 8: 643-652.
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  14. Owusu-Sekyere, J.D., B.A. Osei and R.S. Amoah, 2008. Soil rhizosphere environment under a water table control system. J. Nat. Sci., 3: 26-36.
  15. Owusu-Sekyere, J.D. and B.A. Osei, 2008. NH4+ based nitrogen supply in rice production under water table control. J. Nat. Sci., 3: 1-13.
  16. Osei, B.A. and R.M. Ahmed, 2007. Effects of management of mucuna live-mulch on nitrogen uptake and yield of maize in the coastal savannah of Ghana. Agric. Food Sci. J. Ghana, 1: 1-14.
  17. Ahmed, M.R., B.A. Osei and M. Bonsu, 2007. Nitrogen mineralization trends of applied Mucuna pruriens var utilis. Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 40: 223-229.
  18. Frimpong, K.A., B.A. Osei and E. van Ranst, 2006. Mineralogy and charge properties of some tropical soils. Ghana J. Chem., 7: 23-34.
  19. Agyarko, K.A., P.K. Kwakye, M. Bonsu, B.A. Osei and E. Amanor, 2006. Breakdown of Azadirachtin in a tropical soil amended with neem leaves and animal manures. Podosphere, 16: 230-236.
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  20. Agyarko, K., P.K. Kwakye, M. Bonsu, B.A. Osei and K.A. Frimpong, 2006. The effect of organic soil amendments on root-knot nematodes, soil nutrients and growth of carrot. J. Agron., 5: 641-646.
  21. Abuaku, E., K.A. Frimpong, B.A. Osei and W. Verstraete, 2006. Bio-recovery of N and P from an anaerobic digester effluent: The potential of duckweed (Lemnar minor). West Afr. J. Applied Ecol., 1: 1-15.
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  22. Mahama, A.R., B.A. Osei, M. Bonsu and. K.A. Frimpong, 2005. Effect of management of Mucuna pruriens var utilis live-mulch on some properties of a Haplic Acrisol. Agric. Food Sci. J. Ghana, 4: 291-299.
  23. Agyarko, K., P.K. Kwakye, M. Bonsu, B.A. Osei and J.S. Asante, 2005. Effect of neem and organic amendments on nematode populations in a coastal savanna tropical soil. Phytoparasitica, 33: 343-346.
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  24. Osei, B.A., 2001. Potassium fertility status of some five Ghanaian soils. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 3: 24-30.
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  25. Osei, B.A., J.D. Owusu-Sekyere and D. Akati, 2000. Flocculation and dispersion of two kaolinitic soil clays as affected by organic matter and iron oxides. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 2: 107-113.
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  26. Osei, B.A. and B. Singh, 2000. Properties of some tropical soil kaolinites. Ghana J. Chem., 5: 48-78.
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  27. Osei, B.A. and B. Singh, 2000. Effect of selective removal of organic matter and iron oxides on the specific surface areas of some tropical soil clays. Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 18: 25-29.
  28. Osei, B.A. and B. Singh, 1999. Electrophoretic mobility of some tropical soil clays: Effect of iron oxide and organic matter. Geoderma, 93: 325-334.
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  29. Osei, B.A. and P.K. Kwakye, 1997. Estimation of effective cation exchange capacity of some selected soils of Ghana based on their texture and organic carbon content. Proc. Soil Sci. Soc. Ghana, 14-15: 101-105.
  30. Osei, B.A., 1995. Effects of different lime application rates and time on some chemical properties of an acid soil in Ghana. Soil Use Manage., 11: 25-29.
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  31. Osei, B.A. and T.A. Okusami, 1994. Classification of soils derived from amphibolites parent material in south-western Nigeria. Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 24-27: 123-132.
  32. Osei, B.A., 1993. Evaluation of some soils in South‐Western Nigeria for arable crop production. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 24: 757-773.
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  33. Osei, B.A., 1992. Sand mineralogy and related properties of some soils in South‐Western Nigeria. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 23: 1815-1826.
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  34. Osei, B.A. and T.A. Okusami, 1991. Particle size and free iron oxide distribution in some tropical soils derived from amphibolite. Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 24-27: 113-121.