Alexander Kofi Anning

Theoretical and Applied Biology

About

Prof. Alexander Anning is an ecologist with many years of university teaching and research experience. He is a Professor of Ecology at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, where he has been working since 2005. Prof. Anning obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Philosophy degrees, both in biological sciences, from the KNUST in Ghana. He also studied for his doctoral degree at the Ohio University in Athens, United States. His research interests cut across key topics in plant ecology including tropical forest dynamics and disturbance ecology, fire ecology, plant invasions, biodiversity conservation, and global change. Prof. Anning has authored many scientific articles, which are published in reputable international and local refereed journals.Prof. Anning has been a Visiting Professor to the ISA Lille University in Lille, France since 2018 as part of the Erasmus + collaborative programme between KNUST and JUNIA Lille.He is a member of several professional associations including the Ghana Science Association, the University Teachers Association of Ghana, and the American Ecological Society. He has served on a number of boards and committees, and also provided many services to organizations both locally and internationally. Prof. Anning served as the Hall Master of the University Hall (Katanga) from 2018 to 2022.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work is centered on the integration of ecological and biotechnological approaches to address environmental challenges in Ghana and related regions. A key theme is the application of natural materials such as plants and seaweed for soil health and ecosystem services, highlighting their role in mitigating environmental stressors like fire and climate change. The research emphasizes the importance of land management and biodiversity conservation, exploring how communities shape ecosystems through specific examples in forests and wetlands. Techniques like bioremediation and chemical amendments are used to enhance soil health, while studies on pest inhibitors contribute to understanding species interactions. The work also underscores the significance of these efforts in advancing ecological solutions for sustainable development.

Research Themes

All (46 Papers)

Life Sciences (17 Papers)

Physical Sciences (28 Papers)

Health Sciences (1 Papers)

All Papers

Toxicity and Safety Implications of Herbal Medicines Used in Africa(2019)

Diversity and conservation of medicinal plants in the Bomaa community of the Brong Ahafo region, Ghana(2008)

Assisted phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soil from a mined site with Typha latifolia and Chrysopogon zizanioides(2017)

Heavy metal enrichment and potential ecological risks from different solid mine wastes at a mine site in Ghana(2020)

Effects of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid-assisted phytoremediation on soil physicochemical and biological properties(2021)

Effect of climate variability on yields of selected staple food crops in northern Ghana(2021)

Climate Information Services Available to Farming Households in Northern Region, Ghana(2022)

Urban Green Spaces Enhance Climate Change Mitigation in Cities of the Global South: The Case of Kumasi, Ghana(2017)

Variations in soil characteristics among urban green spaces in Kumasi, Ghana(2018)

Climate change manifestations and adaptations in cocoa farms: Perspectives of smallholder farmers in the Adansi South District, Ghana(2022)

Climate Change Manifestations and Adaptations in Cocoa Farms: Perspectives of Smallholder Farmers at Adansi South District, Ghana(2022)

Phytoremediation of Wastewater withLimnocharis Flava, Thalia GeniculataandTypha Latifoliain Constructed Wetlands(2012)

Floristic composition, structure and natural regeneration in a moist semi-deciduous forest following anthropogenic disturbances and plant invasion.(2009)

Diversity and Distribution of Climbing Plants in a Semi-Deciduous Rain Forest, KNUST Botanic Garden, Ghana(2008)

Effects of Broussonetia papyrifera invasion and land use on vegetation characteristics in a tropical forest of Ghana(2018)

Plant species diversity, abundance and conservation status of the Ankasa Resource Reserve, Ghana(2022)

Liana species richness, abundance and relationship with trees in the Bobiri forest reserve, Ghana: Impact of management systems(2009)

Broussonetia papyriferacontrols nutrient return to soil to facilitate its invasion in a tropical forest of Ghana(2017)

Perception of the environmental, socio-economic and health impacts of artisanal gold mining in the Amansie West District, Ghana(2022)

Soil from Spoil: Assessing Heavy Metal Fate and Crop Quality in Reclaimed Mine Lands in Ghana(2025)

Synergistic effects of compost, cow bile and bacterial culture on bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated drill mud waste(2020)

Biodegradation of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Drill Mud Waste with Compost and Cow Bile(2020)

Competition, size and age affect tree growth response to fuel reduction treatments in mixed-oak forests of Ohio(2013)

Long-Term Effects of Prescribed Fire and Thinning on Residual Tree Growth in Mixed-Oak Forests of Southern Ohio(2013)

Tree growth response to fuel reduction treatments along a topographic moisture gradient in mixed-oak forests of Ohio, U.S.A.(2014)

Prescribed Fire and Thinning Effects on Tree Growth and Carbon Sequestration in Mixed-Oak Forests, Ohio, U.S.A.(2013)

Dendrochronological analysis of white oak growth patterns across a topographic moisture gradient in southern Ohio(2013)

Fire History and Age Structure of an Oakpine Forest on Price Mountain, Virginia, USA(2013)

Land use effects on tree species diversity and soil properties of the Awudua Forest, Ghana(2022)

Floristic Composition and Structure in Relation to Elevation in the Togo Plateau Forest Reserve in Ghana(2020)

Plant Species Diversity, Distribution and Conservation Status of the Ankasa Resource Reserve, Ghana(2022)

Influence of soil physicochemical parameters on species composition and structure in the Togo Plateau Forest Reserve in Ghana(2020)

Litter Quality and Decomposition Rates of Selected Species in the Ankasa Conservation Area, Ghana(2024)

Spatio-temporal variations in seaweed diversity and abundance of selected coastal areas in Ghana(2021)

Biomass and carrageenan yields of Hypnea musciformis in relation to selected environmental variables in the coastal waters of Ghana(2022)

Forest landscape restoration-induced changes in land cover and woody plant community structure in a degraded forest reserve in Ghana(2024)

An Evaluation of Local Community Participation in Forest Resources Conservation in some Selected Districts of Ghana(2008)

Examining the Nature and Extent of Participation of Forest-Fringe Communities in REDD+: The Case of the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme(2023)

Biodiversity Offset in the Awudua Forest of Ghana: Effects on Tree Diversity, Abundance, and Carbon Stock and Conservation Value(2024)

Diversity and distribution of invasive weeds in Ashanti Region, Ghana(2007)

Composition and distribution of vascular epiphytes in a tropical semideciduous forest, Ghana(2009)

Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.) Baill. attenuates gentamicin and cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicty in rats(2019)

Variations in seaweed-associated and planktonic bacterial communities along the coast of Ghana(2023)

Suitability and economic viability of bioremediated hydrocarbon-contaminated drill mud waste for cultivation of selected food crops(2022)

Growth response of vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty) to chemical amendments in assisted phytoremediation of contaminated mined soil(2024)

Influence of soil physicochemical parameters on species composition and structure in the Togo Plateau Forest Reserve in Ghana(2020)

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