Ransford Opoku Darko

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ORCID 0000-0002-8680-053X

Publications

Citations

239

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Publications

35 works in the graph, newest first.

Integrating biochar, NPK and green mucuna for sustainable soil fertility and yield optimization in sweet potato production
2026Agroforestry SystemsJournalSenior author1 citations10.1007/s10457-026-01434-6
Effect of irrigation frequency on cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) bean quality in Ghana’s major production zone
2026International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and TechnologyJournalOpen access0 citations10.3329/ijarit.v15i2.87895
Assessing the influence of farmers' socio-economic orientation on the adoption of recommended soil fertility management practices
2026International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and TechnologyJournalOpen access0 citations10.3329/ijarit.v15i2.87914
Water stress and its synergistic effects on pest and disease dynamics in smallholder irrigated agriculture: Evidence from central region of Ghana
2026Poljoprivredna tehnikaJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.5937/poljteh2601074k
Evaluating the socio-economic impacts of biochar initiatives on sustainable livelihoods among smallholder farmers
2026Discover AgricultureJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.1007/s44279-026-00633-0
How Socio-Economic Factors Shape Soil Fertility Management in Ghana’s Smallholder Farms
2026Growing AfricaJournal0 citations10.55693/ga51.eyfw6809
Green building in Sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring research trends, insights, and future directions (2005–2025)
2026Sustainable FuturesJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.1016/j.sftr.2026.102118
A review of research trends, innovations, and future directions in phase change materials for energy storage in solar drying systems: A bibliometric approach
2025Journal of Energy StorageJournal27 citations10.1016/j.est.2025.116233
A review of biochar's sustainability in climate-smart agriculture: Recent advances, emerging trends, and future directions
2025European Journal of AgronomyJournalSenior author17 citations10.1016/j.eja.2025.127690
Effect of biochar application rates on soil properties and growth of Amaranthus caudatus
2025Discover AgricultureJournalOpen accessCorresponding12 citations10.1007/s44279-025-00172-0
Environmental impact of pesticide runoff in irrigated agriculture: evidence from Gomoa West field, Ghana
2025Discover EnvironmentJournalOpen accessSenior authorCorresponding4 citations10.1007/s44274-025-00268-w
Assessment of wastewater quality for irrigation use in the Central Region of Ghana
2025Discover EnvironmentJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding4 citations10.1007/s44274-025-00271-1
A review of current trends and evolution of irrigation water management practices on greenhouse gas emissions
2025International Journal of Energy and Water ResourcesJournalFirst authorCorresponding3 citations10.1007/s42108-025-00448-7
Numerical Models for Predicting Water Flow Characteristics and Optimising a Subsurface Self-Regulating, Low-Energy, Clay-Based Irrigation (SLECI) System in Sandy Loam Soil
2025WaterJournalOpen accessCorresponding4 citations10.3390/w17142058
Impact of deficit irrigation on sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum var. Simbard) performance: Assessing growth, yield, and water use efficiency under a four-day interval irrigation
2025Egyptian Journal of Agricultural ResearchJournalOpen accessFirst author0 citations10.21608/ejar.2025.360782.1642
Optimizing Irrigation and Tree Age for Enhanced Cherelle Retention in Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Production in Ghana
2025Applied Fruit ScienceJournalCorresponding0 citations10.1007/s10341-025-01687-y
Optimal operating parameters for a subsurface self-regulating, low energy, clay-based irrigation (SLECI) system in sandy loam soil across multiple rooting depths
2025Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling Experiments and DesignJournal0 citations10.1007/s41939-025-01108-3
Towards a comprehensive understanding of atmospheric water harvesting technologies – a systematic and bibliometric review
2024Energy ReportsJournalOpen access20 citations10.1016/j.egyr.2024.09.059
A Review of Climate Change Impacts on Irrigation Water Demand and Supply - A Detailed Analysis of Trends, Evolution, and Future Research Directions
2024Water Resources ManagementJournalFirst author19 citations10.1007/s11269-024-03964-z
Evaluating the economic viability of decentralised solar PV-based green hydrogen for cooking in Ghana
2024Solar CompassJournalOpen access18 citations10.1016/j.solcom.2024.100078
Green Energy Dynamics: Exploring the Nexus Between Renewable Energy Utilization and Environmental Quality in the Middle East and North Africa
2024International Journal of Environmental ResearchJournal16 citations10.1007/s41742-024-00634-1
Clean water production – A content and bibliometric review of two decades of research on green membranes for desalination
2024Energy ReportsJournalOpen accessSenior author16 citations10.1016/j.egyr.2024.09.052
A review of recent trends, advancements, and future directions in near-infrared spectroscopy applications in biofuel production and analysis
2024Infrared Physics & TechnologyJournalSenior author12 citations10.1016/j.infrared.2024.105692
Assessing the effectiveness of participatory irrigation management approaches to improve water use efficiency and equity in Ghana
2024Poljoprivredna tehnikaJournalOpen accessFirst author2 citations10.5937/poljteh2402007o
Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) response to self-regulating low energy clay-based irrigation (SLECI) system, burying depth and fertilizer application dosage
2024Journal of Central European AgricultureJournalOpen access2 citations10.5513/jcea01/25.4.4462
Effects of deficit irrigation and manure application on growth, yield and water use efficiency of onion (Allium cepa L.)
2024Poljoprivredna tehnikaJournalOpen accessFirst author1 citations10.5937/poljteh2404054r
Calibration and Validation of Aquacrop for Hot Pepper (Legon 18) Irrigation
2024Research Advances and Challenges in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 1Book Chapter0 citations10.9734/bpi/racas/v1/6631b
The state of energy in sub-Saharan Africa and the urgency for small hydropower development
2023Energy ReportsJournalOpen accessSenior author13 citations10.1016/j.egyr.2023.10.011
Quick Determination of Soil Quality Using Portable Spectroscopy and Efficient Multivariate Techniques
2023Journal of SpectroscopyJournalOpen access6 citations10.1155/2023/2024318
Overcoming CO2 emission from energy generation by renewable hydropower – The role of pump as turbine
2023Energy ReportsJournalOpen access8 citations10.1016/j.egyr.2023.09.155
Assessment of Irrigation water quality and selected soil parameters at Mankessim irrigation scheme, Ghana
2023Poljoprivredna tehnikaJournalOpen accessFirst author1 citations10.5937/poljteh2302034d
The State of Renewable Energy in China and Way Forward in New Scenario Policies
2023IntechOpen eBooksBook ChapterOpen access1 citations10.5772/intechopen.106492
Evaluating the Influence of Deficit Irrigation on Fruit Yield and Quality Indices of Tomatoes Grown in Sandy Loam and Silty Loam Soils
2022WaterJournalOpen access19 citations10.3390/w14111753
Real-Time Assessment of Mandarin Crop Water Stress Index
2022SensorsJournalOpen access9 citations10.3390/s22114018
Feasibility Study on the Use of a Portable NIR Spectrometer and Multivariate Data Analysis to Discriminate and Quantify Adulteration in Fertilizer
2022Journal of SpectroscopyJournalOpen access4 citations10.1155/2022/1412526