Prof. George Wille Ken Mensah

Professor
Methodist University College Ghana, Ghana

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Entomology from University of Manitoba, Canada

My URL
https://livedna.org/233.15660

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Agricultural Research
Pest Management
Crop Protection
Entomology

Selected Publications

  1. Tevor, W.J., M.M. Dawuda and G.W.K. Mensah, 2011. Modified atmosphere packaging for maize grains against maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.) infestation in storage. Ghana J. Agric. Sci. Technol., 2: 54-58.

  2. Quartey, G., E.B. Borketey-La and G.W.K. Mensah, 2011. Stroage potential of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) lines against Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculates) (Fab.) infestation. Ghana J. Agric. Sci. Technol., 2: 36-44.

  3. Quartey, G., E.B. Borketey-La and G.W.K. Mensah, 2011. Relative susceptibility of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) lines to bruchid (Callosobruchus maculates (F.) infestation as influenced by seed characteristics. Ghana J. Agric. Sci. Technol., 2: 45-53.

  4. Seidu, J.M., G.W.K. Mensah, V.K. Zah, S.A.A. Dankwah, W.K.J. Kwenin and A.A. Mahama, 2010. The use of solar dryer to control insect infestation in stored grains in Ghana. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 4: 2397-2408.
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  5. Asante, S.K., G.W.K. Mensah and E. Wahaga, 2007. Farmers knowledge and perceptions of insect pests of yam (Dioscorea spp) and their indigenous control practices in Northern Ghana. Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 40: 185-192.

  6. Asante, S.K. and G.W.K. Mensah, 2007. Evaluation of susceptibility of some elite cowpea cultivars to attack by Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 40: 73-80.
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  7. Tanzubil, P.B., G.W.K. Mensah and A.R. McCaffery, 2003. Relationship between pheromone trap catches of Coniesta ignefusalis and larval infestation of a millet crop in Ghana. Trop. Sci., 43: 63-69.
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  8. Quainoo, A.K., T.B. Bayorbor and G.W.K. Mensah, 2003. Response of maize/soyabean intercropping to nitrogen fertilizer rates. J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 5: 53-61.

  9. Tanzubil, P.B., G.W.K. Mensah and A.R. McCaffery, 2002. Effect of millet variety and date of sowing on diapause development in Coniesta ignefusalis (Hampson) in Northern Ghana. Crop Prot., 21: 793-798.
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  10. Tanzubil, P.B., G.W.K. Mensah and A.R. McCaffery, 2002. Dry season survival, diapause duration and timing of diapause termination in the millet stem borer, Coniesta ignefusalis (Hampson) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Northern Ghana. Int. J. Pest Manage., 48: 33-37.

  11. Tanzubil, P.B., G.W.K. Mensah, E. Ansoba, M. Zakaria and A. Alem, 2001. Survival of diapause larvae of the stem borer, Coniesta ignefusalis (Hampson) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Northern Ghana as affected by the method of storage of millet stalks. Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 34: 21-25.

  12. Tanzubil, P.B., G.W.K. Mensah and A.R. McCaffery, 2000. Diapause initation and incidence in the millet stem borer, Coniesta ignefusalis (Lepidopter: Pyralidae): The role of the host plant. Bull. Entomol. Res., 90: 365-371.

  13. Tanzubil, P.B., A.R. McCaffery and G.W.K. Mensah, 2000. Diapause termination in the millet stem borer, Coniesta ignefusalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Ghana as affected by photoperiod and moisture. Bull. Entomol. Res., 90: 89-95.

  14. Tanzubil, P.B. and G.W.K. Mensah, 2000. Incidence and distribution of the stem borer, Coniesta ignefusalis (Hampson) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in cereal crops in Northern Ghana. Ghana J. Agric. Sci., 34: 63-70.

  15. Mensah, G.W.K. and C.A.C. Okonkwo, 2000. Evaluation of selected sorghum cultivars for post-harvest susceptibility to the lesser grain borer, Rhizopertha dominica (F). Ann. Plant Prot. Sci., 8: 1-7.

  16. Shehu, Y., W.S. Alhassan, G.W.K. Mensah, A. Aliyu and C.J.C. Phillips, 1997. The effects of green manuring and chemical fertilizer application on maize yield, quality and soil composition. Trop. Grasslands, 32: 139-142.

  17. Mensah, G.W.K., 1997. Integrated pest management in cowpea through intercropping and minimal insecticide application. Ann. Plant Prot. Sci., 5: 1-14.

  18. Mensah, G.W.K., 1993. Timing and frequency of cymbush sparys on insect damage and yield of cowpea in the scrub Savanna zone of Nigeria. J. Pest Dis. Vector Manage., 1: 20-27.

  19. Mensah, G.W.K. and C.A.C. Okonkwo, 1992. Inherent susceptibility of selected tropical sorghum cultivars to maize weevil attack. Technol. Dev., 2: 36-45.

  20. Mensah, G.W.K., 1989. Laboratory assessment of malathion-impregnated sawdust for control of maize weevil in stored grain. Niger. J. Agric. Technol., 1: 51-58.

  21. Mensah, G.W.K., 1988. Relative effectiveness of insecticide sprays on insect damage and yield of three cowpea cultivars in Swaziland. Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., 9: 101-108.
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  22. Mensah, G.W.K., 1987. Accumulation of malathion residues in grain stored on malathion‐treated wood surfaces. Pest Manage. Sci., 20: 161-166.
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  23. Mensah, G.W.K., 1986. Infestation potential of Callosobruchus maculates (Fab.)(Coleoptera: Bruchidae) on cowpea cultivars stored under subtropical conditions. Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., 7: 781-784.
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  24. Mensah, G.W.K. and N.D.G. White, 1984. Laboratory evaluation of malathion-treated sawdust for control of stored-product insects in empty granaries and food warehouses. J. Econ. Entomol., 77: 202-206.
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  25. Mensah, G.W.K. and F.L. Watters, 1981. Effects of abrasion on the persistence of malathion, bromophos and iodofenphos deposits on plywood surfaces. J. Econ. Entomol., 74: 65-66.
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  26. Waiters, F.L. and G.W.K. Mensah, 1979. Stability of malathion applied on stored wheat for control of rusty grain beetles. J. Econ. Entomol., 72: 794-797.
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  27. Mensah, G.W.K., F.L. Watters and O.R.B. Webster, 1979. Insecticide residues in milled fractions of dry or tough wheat treated with malathion, bromophos, iodofenphos and pirimiphos-methyl. J. Econ. Entomol., 72: 728-731.
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  28. Mensah, G.W.K. and F.L. Watters, 1979. Uptake of bromophos into bulk stored wheat from treated granary surfaces. J. Econ. Entomol., 72: 275-276.

  29. Mensah, G.W.K. and F.L. Watters, 1979. Comparison of four organophosphorus insecticides on stored wheat for control of susceptible and malathion-resistant strains of the red flour beetle. J. Econ. Entomol., 72: 456-461.
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  30. Mensah, G.W.K. and F.L. Watters and G.R.B. Webster, 1979. Translation of malathion, bromophos and iodofenphos into stored grain from treated structural surfaces. J. Econ. Entomol., 72: 385-391.
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