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James Seutra Kaba

Agroforestry

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About

Dr. James Seutra Kaba is a distinguished Agronomist and Agroforestry Scientist affiliated with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. With a strong background in agronomy and agroforestry, Dr. Kaba is committed to advancing sustainable agricultural practices in Ghana and beyond. At KNUST, Dr. Kaba contributes to research, teaching, and outreach activities aimed at promoting agroforestry systems and improving agricultural productivity while preserving natural resources.Before joining academia, Dr. Kaba worked with both local and international non-Government organizations in Ghana on crops management, climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and integration of research output with farmers’ knowledge.Dr. Kaba’s current research interests include soil fertility management, crop diversification, climate change and the integration of trees into farming systems to enhance resilience and sustainability. Through his expertise and dedication, Dr. Kaba plays a crucial role in training the next generation of agricultural professionals and developing innovative solutions to address food security challenges in Ghana and other regions.In addition, Dr. Kaba is a Certified Expert in Financing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany.His contributions to agronomy and agroforestry science have earned him recognition and respect both locally and internationally.

Research Summary

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The researcher's research is centered on the integration of innovative agroecological practices, including cocoa adoption, intercropping with gliricidia trees, mulching with cowpea, and peanut applications, all aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Their work encompasses a range of disciplines from life sciences to social sciences, focusing on plant use for food security, climate resilience, land rights, and urbanization effects.

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The role of shade trees in influencing farmers’ adoption of cocoa agroforestry systems: Insight from semi-deciduous rain forest agroecological zone of Ghana(2020)
Atmospheric nitrogen fixation by gliricidia trees (Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp.) intercropped with cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)(2018)
Stakeholder Collaboration in Climate-Smart Agricultural Production Innovations: Insights from the Cocoa Industry in Ghana(2020)
Towards sustainable agroforestry management: Harnessing the nutritional soil value through cocoa mix waste(2021)
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and potassium fertilizer as plant biostimulants and alternative research for enhancing plants adaptation to drought stress: Opportunities for enhancing drought tolerance in cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao L.)</i>(2021)
Working towards Sustainable Innovation for Green Waste Benefits: The Role of Awareness of Consequences in the Adoption of Shaded Cocoa Agroforestry in Ghana(2021)
New aboveground biomass and nitrogen yield in different ages of gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium Jacq.) trees under different pruning intensities in moist semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana(2019)
Integrating climate-smart agri-innovative technology adoption and agribusiness management skills to improve the livelihoods of smallholder female cocoa farmers in Ghana(2022)
Toward Sustainable Cocoa ( <i>Theobroma Cacao</i> L) Production: The Role of Potassium Fertilizer in Cocoa Seedlings Drought Recovery and Survival(2022)
Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions through shade systems and climate-smart soil fertility interventions in cocoa landscapes in the Semi-deciduous ecological zone of Ghana(2024)
Augmentation of mineral fertilizer with organic nutrient sources to improve soil quality and nutrient use efficiency in cocoa landscape in Ghana(2025)
Agroforestry as an old approach to a new challenge of combating climate change: a critical analysis of the cocoa sector(2024)
Uptake of nitrogen by cocoa (<i>Theobroma cocoa</i>L.) trees derived from soil decomposition of gliricidia (<i>Gliricidia sepium</i>Jacq.) shoots(2018)
Synergic effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and potassium fertilizer improves biomass-related characteristics of cocoa seedlings to enhance their drought resilience and field survival(2023)
Tracing the nitrogen flow between <i>Gliricidia</i> and cocoa trees in intercropping system using the <sup>15</sup>N natural abundant method(2019)
Nitrogen nutrition of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in intercropping systems with gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp.)(2017)
Synergic effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and potassium fertilizer improves biomass-related characteristics of cocoa seedlings to enhance their drought resilience and field survival(2023)
Nurturing with Nature: The Efficacy of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Microbe for Cocoa Sector Environmental Management in Ghana(2024)
Nurturing with nature: the efficacy of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi microbe for cocoa sector environmental management(2025)
Variations in soil biological and physicochemical properties of reclaimed artisanal mining sites under cocoa cultivation in Ghana across different reclamation ages(2025)
A comprehensive review of the effects of biochar on soil physicochemical properties and crop productivity(2022)
Biochar and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer effects on maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) nitrogen use and yield in moist semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana(2019)
Inorganic nitrogen fertilizer, biochar particle size and rate of application on lettuce ( <i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) nitrogen use and yield(2022)
Variability of soil physicochemical properties under different land use types in the Guinea savanna zone of northern <i>Ghana</i>(2022)
Effect of flower production and time of flowering on pod yield of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L) genotypes(2014)
Effect of flower production and time of flowering on pod yield of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L) genotypes(2014)
Relative Planting Dates Effect on the Agronomic Performance of Maize (Zea Mays L.) and Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea L) in an Intercrop System(2016)
Effectiveness of cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> L.) living mulch on weed suppression and yield of maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.)(2021)
Improved legume fallows: Influence on nitrogen and microbial dynamics, and maize (<i>Zea mays</i>L) grain yield in sub-humid zone of West Africa(2020)
Abundance, richness and use of medicinal plants under different land uses in the Guinea Savanna zone of Northern Ghana(2022)
ASSESSING THE EFFICIENCY OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF MEAL ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKEN(2022)
Assessment and projection of climate change impact on Ghana’s agricultural crops: evidence from cassava (Manihot esculenta) production in the coastal Savannah agroecological zone(2025)
Soil data(2022)
Agricultural Utilization of Biochar: A Review of Production Technologies(2025)
Farmers’ perceptions and acceptability of Biochar as a soil amendment in the Tolon district of Ghana(2025)
Towards equitable access to land for cocoa farming: the role of customary land tenure system in Migrant and Female cocoa farmers decision to adopt good agronomic practices in Ghana(2025)
Sacred groves for enhanced climate mitigation: Towards a framework for managing unintended externalities of environmental systems(2025)
Urbanization-Triggered Industrial Development in Kenya’s Peri-Urban Areas and Its Implications on Food Security: The Case of Kiambu County(2025)

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