WP1: Improved soil health and carbon sequestration

Objectives:

Evaluate the effect of EFB applied raw, pyrolyzed or composted, on soil physical, chemical and biological quality, and greenhouse gas emissions.  

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Outputs:

Scientific papers (4+) detailing the potential of EFB as a soil amendment to improve soil functional properties, restore ecosystem services, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and improve carbon quality and storage. 1 PhD and 2 MSc theses.

Members of WP1:

Below you can find a list of persons involved in WP1. Click on the name to see a photo.

• Dr. Emmanuel Arthur, Dep. of Agroecology, Aarhus University, e-mail: emmanuel.arthur@agro.au.dk
• Dr. Kwame A. Frimpong, Dep. of Soil Science, University of Cape Coast, e-mail: kfrimpong@ucc.edu.gh
• Dr. Kofi Atiah, Dep. of Soil Science, University of Cape Coast, e-mail: kofi.atiah@ucc.edu.gh
• PhD student Dorcas Blankson, Department of Soil Science, University of Cape Coast
• MPhil student Patrick Manfo, Department of Soil Science, University of Cape Coast