Prof. J. N. L. Lamptey
Academic Qualifications
PhD (Plant Virology), University of Reading, Reading, UK, MPhil (Plant Virology), KNUST, Kumasi, BSc(Agric), KNUST, Kumasi.

Area of Specialization
Virology/Pathology

Email: jlamptey@ccst.edu.gh

Profile
He is a Chief Research Scientist at the CSIR-Crops Research Institute and Professor of Plant Pathology and Virology at CSIR College of Science and Technology (CCST). I am the Head of Department of the Plant Resources Department, CCST. I am also a Part-Time Associate Professor of Plant Virology at the Department of Crop & Soil Sciences, College of Agricultural and Natural Resources, KNUST. I am currently involved with the West African Virus Epidemiology (WAVE) project and our main research focus is to establish a clear understanding of the virus threat to cassava production in West Africa.  

Publications

Refereed Journal Papers

  1. Christian, D. G., Lamptey, J. N. L., Forde, S. M. D. and Plumb, R. T. (1994). First report of barley yellow dwarf luteovirus on Miscanthus in the United Kingdom.  European Journal of Plant Pathology 100, 167-170.
  2. Lamptey, J. N. L., Okoli, O. O. and Frimpong-Manso, P. P. (1998). Incidence and severity of African cassava mosaic disease (ACMD) and cassava bacterial blight (CBB) on some local and exotic cassava varieties in different ecological zones of Ghana.   Ghana Journal of Agric Science 31, 35-43.
  3. Lamptey, J. N. L., Okoli, O. O., Rossel, H. W. and Frimpong-Manso, P. P. (2000). A method for determining tolerance of cassava genotypes to African cassava mosaic disease in the screen house.  Ghana Journal of Agric Science 33: 29-32.
  4. Lamptey, J.N.L. and Frimpong­-Manso, P.P. (2002). The Effect of Brown Leaf Spot caused by Cercosporidium henningsii in Some Cassava Cultivars in Ghana.  Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana 1, 75-81.
  5. Lamptey, J.N.L., Plumb, R.T. and Shaw, M.W. (2003). Interactions between the Grasses Phalaris arundinacea, Miscanthus sinensis and Echinochloa crus-galli and  Barley and Cereal Yellow Dwarf Viruses.  Journal of  Phytopathology 151, 1-6.
  6. Lamptey, J.N.L., Anno-Nyako, F.O, and Olympio, N.S. (2005) Survey of virus diseases on some major  vegetable crops in some ecological zones of Ghana.  Ghana Journal of Agric Science NARS  1, 145-154.
  7. Dankyi, A.A., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Anchirinah, V.M., Adu-Mensah, J., Mochiah, M., Moses, E., Afun, J.V.K., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Osei, K., Osei-Yeboah, S., Adama, I., Lamptey, J., Azot, H., Brandenburg, R.L., Bailey, J.E.and Jordan, D.L. (2005).  Survey of Production and Pest Management Practices  for Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in selected Villages in Ghana, West Africa.  Peanut Science 32: 98-102.
  8. Manu-Aduening, J.A., Lamboll, R.L., Ampong Mensah J., Lamptey, J..N., Moses, E., Dankyi, A.A. and Gibson, R.W.(2006).  Development of superior cassava cultivars in Ghana by farmers and scientists:  the process adopted, outcomes and contributions and changed roles of different stakeholders.   Euphytica 150: 47-61.
  9. Lamptey, J.N.L., Dzomeku, B.M., Anno-Nyako, F.O., Banful, B. and Hughes, J’d (2007)Banana streak disease survey in three plantain growing regions of Ghana. International Journal of Virology. 3 :96-99.
  10. Oppong, A., Lamptey, J.N.L.,  Ofori, F.A.,  Anno-Nyako, F.O.,  Offei S.K. and Dzomeku, B.M. (2007).  Serological detection of Dioscorea alata potyvirus on white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in Ghana.  Journal of Plant Sciences 2: 630-634.
  11. Dzomeku, B.M., Quain, M.D., Lamptey, J.N.L., Anno-Nyako, F.O., Aubyn,A. and Darkey, S.K. (2007).  Agronomic and Sensory Evaluation of Some IITA Hybrids in Ghana.  International Journal of Agricultural Research 2: 307-311.
  12. Ennin, S.A., Banful, B., Andoh-Mensah, B, Issaka, R.N., Lamptey, J.N., Aduening-Manu,,,k J.,  Bolfrey-Arku, G. and Dery, S.K. (2009).  Food Crop Intercropping alternatives for replanting coconut farms destroyed by lethal yellowing diseases.  Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment 7: 581-587.
  13. Osei, K, Osei, M.K., Mochiah, M.B., Lamptey, J.N.L., Bolfrey-Arku, G. and Berchie, J.N. (2012). Plant parasitic nematodes associated with tomato in Ghana. Nematologia Mediterranea Journal 40: 33-37.
  14. Osei, M.K., Akromah, R., Lamptey, J.N.L. & Quain, M.D. Phenotypic and Molecular Screening of Some Tomato Germplasm for Resistance to TYLCV Disease in Ghana (2012).  African Journal of Agricultural Research 7: 4675-4684.
  15. Lamptey, J.N.L., Quain, M.D., Kyere, E.O., Ribeiro, P.F., Prempeh, R. and Abrokwa, L.  (2012).  Effect of cassava mosaic disease on successive ratooning of some cassava cultivars in Ghana.  Ghana Journal of Agric Science 45: 11-19.
  16. Asante, B.O., Osei, M.K., Dankyi, A.A., Berchie, J.N., Mochiah, M.B., Lamptey, J.N.L., Haleegoah, J., Osei, K. and Bolfrey-Arku, G. (2013).  Producer characteristics and determinants of technical efficiency of tomato based production system in Ghana.  Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics. 5 : 92-103.
  17. Osei, M.K., Osei, K., Braimah, H., Mochiah, M.B., Berchie, J.N., Bolfrey-Arku, G. & and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2013).  Practices and constraints to cabbage production in urban and per-urban Ghana: Focus on Brong-Ahafo and Ashanti regions.  Basic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Review. 2: 5-14.
  18. Mochiah, M.B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Osei, K., Lamptey, J.N.L., Adama, I., Amoabeng, B.W., Brandenburg, R.L. and Jordan, L. (2013).  The use of sugar baits for the integrated management of soil arthropod pests in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L) in Ghana, West Africa.  Journal of Entomology. Vol 21 (2).
  19. Batuman, O., Osei, M.K., Mochiah, M.B., Lamptey, J.N., Miller, S.and Gilbertson, R.L. (2013).  The first report of Tomato apical stunt viriod (TASVd) and Potato spindle tuber viriod (PSTVd) in tomatoes in Ghana. Phytopathology 103 (suppl.2): S2.12.
  20. Lamptey, J.N.L., Osei, M.K., Mochiah, M.B., Osei, K., Berchie, J.N., Bolfrey-Arku, and Gilbertson, R.L. (2013). Serological detection of Tobacco mosaic virus and Cucumber mosaic virus infecting tomato (Solanum lycopersicon) using a lateral flow immunoassay technique. Journal of Agricultural studies 1: 102-113.
  21. Oppong, A., Bedoya C.A., Ewool, M.B., Asante, M.D.,  Thompson, R. N. Adu-Dapaah,H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Ofori, K., Offei, S.K. and Warburton, M.L. (2014). Bulk genetic characterization of Ghanaian maize landraces using microsatellite markers.  Maydica 59: 1-8.
  22. Lamptey, J.N.L., Anno-Nyako, F., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Osei, K., Brandenburg, R.L. and Jordan, D. L. (2014).  Incidence and Management of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L) Rosette Disease in Southern Ghana. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research 2: 518-524.
  23. Fening, K.O., Lamptey, J.N.L., Mochiah, M.B., Amoabeng, B.W., Adama, I., Manu-Aduening, J.A. and Adiyiah, B. (2014). Assessing arthropod pests and disease occurrence in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) intercropping system in the Ashanti region, Ghana.  Ghana Jnl of agric. Sci.  47: 95-110.
  24. Oppong, A., Offei, S.K., Ofori, K., Adu-Dapaah, H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Kurenbach, B., Walters, M., Shepherd, D.N., Martin, D.P. and Varsani, A. (2014).  Mapping the spread and genomic characteristic of Maize streak virus found in the forest and transition zones of Ghana. Archives of Virology 159 : 1-10.
  25. Agyemang, K., Osei-Bonsu, I., Berchie, J.N., Osei K. M., Mochiah, M.B., Lamptey, J.N., Osei, K., and Bolfrey-Arku, G. (2014). Effect of poultry manure and different combinations of inorganic fertilizers on growth and yield of four tomato varieties in Ghana. Journal of Agriculture Science 2: 27-34.
  26. Yeboah, S., Owusu Danquah, E., Lamptey, J.N.L., Mochiah, M.B., Lamptey, S., Oteng-Darko, P., Adama, I., Appiah-Kubi, Z. and Agyeman, K. (2014).  Influence of Planting Methods and Density on Performance of Chia (Salvia hispanica) and its Suitability as an Oilseed Plant in Ghana. Agricultural Science 2: 14-26.
  27. Sossah, FL., Appiah, A.S., Oduro, V., Amoatey, H.M., Owusu, G.K., Oppong, A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Carey, E.E. & Fuentes, S., (2014). Incidence of   Sweetpotato (Ipomoea    batatas (L.) viruses in the Coastal Savannah Agro-ecological zone of Ghana. Journal of Plant Pathology 97: 109-117.
  28. Danquah, E.O., Ennin, S.A., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Acheampong, P.P. (2015). Staking Options for Sustainable Yam Production in Ghana. Sustainable Agricultural Research 4: 106-113.
  29. Moses, E., Oppong, A. and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2015). Reaction of local accessions of cassava to Diseases in  Southern Ghana. African Crop Science Journal 23: 1-8.
  30. Osei, M.K., Mochiah, M.B., Berchie, J.N., Osei, K., Lamptey, J.N. and Gilbertson, R.L. (2015) Performance of tomato varieties: IPM versus farmer practice in different agro-ecologies of Ghana. Journal of Integrative Agriculture (JIA-2015-1390) pp 2-31.
  31. Lamptey, J.N.L., Oppong, A. and Ofori, F.A. Impact of yam mosaic virus (YMV) (2016) on tuber yield of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) in Ghana.  Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana 9 : 730-741.
  32. Asare-Bediako, E., van der Puije, G.C., Taah, J.K., Agyei Frimpong, K., Amenorpe, G., Appiah-Kubi, A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Oppong, A., Mochiah, B., Adama, I. and Tetteh, F.M. (2017).  Spatio-Temporal Variations in the Incidence and Severity of Maize Streak Disease in the Volta Region of Ghana. Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology 8:1-7.
  33. Aidoo, A.K., Owusu Danquah, E., Frimpong, F., Lamptey, J.N.L., Ennin, S.A. and Appiah-Kubi, Z. (2018). Influence of Fertilizer Application on Postharvest Storage of Two White Yam (Dioscoea rotunda) Cultivars in Ghana.  Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana 11: 896-903.
  34. Sagoe, R., Dzomeku, B., Osman, A.S., Agyeman, K., Omenyo, E.L. and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2018). Developing Low Input Technology for Rapid Multiplication of Taro (Colocasia esculenta). Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana 11: 968-976. 35. Mochiah, M.B., Osei K., Aidoo A., Danso Y., Lamptey J.N.L, Ennin S.A. (2019). Effect of azadirachtin pre-treatment on major pests, diseases and yield of seed yam. Journal of Entomology and Nematology 11: 15-20.
  35. Owusu–Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Asibuo, J.Y., Osei, K., Ibrahim, A., Bolfrey Arku, G., Lamptey, L.,. Danyi, A., A. Oppong, A., Addo, J.K., Boateng, M.K., Adu-Dapaah, H.K., Addy, S., Amoah, S., Osei-Yeboah, S., Abudulai, M., Denwar, N., Naab, J., Akroma, R., Brandenburg, R.L., Bailey, J. E., Jordan, D.L., Williams, T. H., Mahama, G., Hoisington, D. and Rhoads, J. (2019). Evaluation and release of two peanut cultivars: A case study of partnerships in Ghana. Peanut Science (In Press)

Conference / Workshop Papers

  1. Owusu-Akyaw, M., Atuahene-Amankwa, G., Ohemeng Dapaah, S., Dapaah, H. and Lamptey, J. N. L., (1989).  Training needs of Research and Extension workers. Paper presented at a seminar on research/extension linkages in agriculture organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah Conference Centre, 30th May – 1st June, Accra, Ghana.
  2. Lamptey, J. N. L., Musa, B., Obiekwe, A., Sayee, W., Karneh, I and Anyaoha, and A.G.O. Dixon. (1990). Characterization of cassava germplasm at IITA. Paper presented at Group Training programme on Root and Tuber Research and Technology Transfer, 13 May – 7July. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.
  3. Lamptey, J. N. L. and Osei, C. (1990).  Root and Tuber Crops production in Ghana. Paper presented at Group Training Programme on Root and Tuber Research and Technology Transfer, 13 May – 7th July.  International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.
  4. Kissiedu, A. F. K., Okoli, O. O., Asare-Bediako, A., Lamptey, J. N. L. and Danso, K. (1994). Ghana Root and Tuber Crops Research. In: Root Crops for Food Security in Africa.   Pp 435 – 440.  Ed. M. O. Akoroda. Proceedings of the 5th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crop – African branch, 22-24 Nov., 1992 Kampala, Uganda ISTRC-AB, CTA, IITA.
  5. Otoo, J. A., Osei, C., Antwi, A., Asante, I. K., Alhassan, A. Y, Lamptey, J. N. L., Adu-Mensah, J., Anchirinah, V. and Danquah, O-A. (1997).  Yam Research and production in Ghana.  Yam seminar at CIRAD, 3-6 June, Montpellier, France.
  6. Lamptey, J. N. L., Danquah, O.A., Okoli, O. O., Frimpong-Manso, P. P., Osei, and Moses, E. (2001) Incidence and severity of cassava anthracnose disease at different ecological zones in Ghana. In: Root Crops in the 21st Century.  Pp 494. Ed. M. O. Akoroda and J.M. Ngeve.  Proceedings of the Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops – African Branch 11 – 17 October, 1998.  Cotonou, Benin.  ISTRC -AB, IITA.
  7. Otoo, J. A, Missah, A, Osei, C., Manu-Aduening, J., Carson, A. G., Oduro, I., Okai, D. B., Marfo, K. A., Taah, J. K; Asante I, Lamptey, J. N. L. , Dzereke, V., Haleegoah, J., Asubonteng, K.  O. and Alhassan, A. Y. (2001).  The release of the first four sweet potato varieties in Ghana.  In:  Potential of root crops for ford and industrial resources pp 210-215.  Eds. MM. Nakatani and K. Koniaki proceedings of the 12th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical root Crops   (ISTRC) 10-16 September, 2000.  Tsukuba, Japan.
  8. Otoo, E., Moses, E., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Adu-Mensah, J. (2001). Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Dioscorea species in Ghana.  Paper presented at International Symposium on Participatory Plant Breeding and Participatory Plant Genetic Resource Enhancement – An Africa – Wide Experience.  WARDA  M’be, Ivory Coast, May 7-10, 2001.
  9. Moses, E., Lamptey, J.N.L., Akrofi, S., Blay, E. and Ampong Mensah, G. (2002). Identification of Local Varieties of Cassava Tolerant to African Cassava Mosaic Virus (ACMV) and Cassava Anthracnose Disease (CAD).  Paper presented at the Root and Tuber Improvement Research Review Workshop held at Soil Research Institute, Kumasi.  18-22 Nov.
  10. Moses, E., Akrofi, S., Blay,E., Ampong Mensah, G. and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2002). Control of Tuber Rot Disease of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) in Ghana.  Paper presented at the Root and Tuber Improvement Research Review Workshop held at Soil Research Institute, Kumasi.  18-22 Nov. Otoo, E. and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2002). Evaluation of Dioscorea species for Adaptation to Non-Staking in Ghana.  Paper presented at the Root and Tuber Improvement Research Review Workshop held at Soil Research Institute, Kumasi.  18-22 Nov.
  11. Otoo, E., Moses, E., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Adu-Mensah, J. (2002). Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Local Landraces of Yams in Ghana.  Paper presented at the Root and Tuber Improvement Research Review Workshop held at Soil Research Institute.  18-22 Nov.
  12. Moses, E., Lamptey, J.N.L., Manu-Aduening, J., Gibson, R.W., Lamboll, R.L.,
  13. Ampong, G.M. and Dankyi, A.A. (2003).  Importance of Disease in Participatory Cassava Breeding. In : Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Industries for Market Economy. Pp 435-438.  Proceedings of Eighth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops – Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB). Ed. M.O. Akoroda. 12-16 November, 2001. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  14. Otoo, E., Moses, E., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Adu-Mensah, J. (2003). Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Dioscorea species in Ghana.  In : Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Industries for Market Economy. Pp 348-353.  Proceedings of Eighth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops – Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB). Ed. M.O. Akoroda. 12-16 November, 2001. IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  15. Haleegoah, J., Olympio, N.S., Amaglo, N.K., Amponsah, B.F., Ellis, W.O., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Abaidoo, R.C. (2004).  Workshop Report on the Socio-Economic impact of urban Vegetable crop production in the Kumasi metropolis.  Workshop held on 6-7 April, CRI Conference Room, Kumasi.
  16. Anno-Nyako, F.O. and Lamptey, J.N.L.(2003). Case history of Musa virus diseases inGhana. Plant Virology in sub-Saharan Africa Conference. Pp.406 – 410. Eds.. Jacqueline d’A Hughes, & Babajide O. Odu. IITA, Croydon (GBR).
  17. Haleegoah, J., Olympio, N.S., Amaglo, N.K., Amponsah, B.F., Ellis, W.O., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Abaidoo, R.C. (2004).  Workshop Report on the Socio-Economic impact of urban Vegetable crop production in the Kumasi metropolis.  Workshop held on 6-7 April, CRI Conference Room, Kumasi.
  18. Dartey, P.K.A., Tetteh, F.M., Buabeng, E., Esiam, E.K., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Sie, (2006). Evaluation of lowland NERICAs in the forest zone of Ghana. In Africa Rice Congress. Conference Proceedings. Theme: Beyond the First Generation NERICAs in Africa: Paradigms and Partenerships for the Next Decade. Pp 99-103. Eds. L.T. Narteh, J.S. Tenywa, P. Nampala & G. Kawube. 31 July – 4 Aug 2006. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  19. Adu-Dapaah, H., Asumadu, H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Haleegoah, J. and Asafo-Adjei, (2007). Farmer Participation in Groundnut Varietal Selection. African Crop Science Conference Proceedings Vol. 8 pp.1435 -1439.  Eds. K. Z. Ahmed, M. Abdel –Hakim Mahmoud, S.I. Shalabi, A. El-Morsi ,  El-Morsi Hamady & A.M. Ismael.  El-Minia, Egypt, 27-31 October.
  20. Dzomeku, B.M., Ankomah, A.A., Quain, M.D., Lamptey, J.N.L., Anno-Nyako, F.O. and Aubyn, A. (2007).  Agronomic evaluation of some IITA Musa hybrids in Ghana.African Crop Science Conference Proceedings Vol. 8 pp.559-562.  Eds. K. Z. Ahmed, M. Abdel –Hakim Mahmoud, S.I. Shalabi, A. El-Morsi ,  El-Morsi Hamady & A.M. Ismael.  El-Minia, Egypt, 27-31 October.
  21. Lamptey, J.N.L., Quain, M.D., Kyere, E.O., Ribeiro, P.F., Prempeh, R. and Abrokwa, L.  (2011).. Effect of cassava mosaic disease on successive ratooning of some cassava cultivars. Paper presented at the West Africa Root & Tuber Crops Conference.12-16 Sept. 2011. Accra.
  22. Fening, K.O., Manu-Aduening, J., Lamptey, J.N., Adiyiah, B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah,M.B., Amoabeng, B.W. and  Arku-Bolfrey, G. (2011).  Impact of Cropping systems on Bemisia tabaci (Genadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodae) population in two ecozones in Ghana: Implications for the control of the African Cassava Mosaic Disease. Paper presented at the West Africa Root & Tuber Crops Conference.12-16 Sept. 2011. Accra.
  23. Lamptey, J.N.L. (2011). An overview of major diseases of tomato in Ghana. Presentation made at IPM CRSP Tomato Disease and Insect Diagnostic Workshop. 20-24 June, 2011. Accra.
  24. Adofo, K., Asafu-Agyei, J.N., Lamptey, J.N.L., Carey, E., Baafi, E., Obeng-Bio, Adu-Kwarteng, E., Owusu-Mensah, E., Acheampong, P., Haleegoah, J., Amankwaah, V., Asamoah-Obeng, N. & Awoodzie, J.K. (2013). Farmer Participatory Development of Sweetpotato Varieties in Ghana. 12th ISTRC-AB Triennial Symposium,30th September – 5th October, Accra, Ghana.
  25. Oppong, A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Mochiah, M.B., Prempeh, R.N.A., Abrokwah, L., Marfo, E. and Appiah-Kubi, D. (2016).  Cassava virus disease diagnostic survey in Ghana. 13th International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium. Avignon. France.
  26. Adofo, K., Baafi, E., Lamptey, J.N.L., Carey, E., Owusu Mensah, E., Adu-Kwarteng, E., Amengor, N.E., Braimah, H., Asamoah Obeng, N and Awoodzie, J.E.K. (2016). Evaluation of six sweetpotato genotypes for enhanced food security in Ghana. In : Book of Abstracts. pp. 71-72. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana). National Centre Of Specialization on root and tuber crops. Regional Conference. 1-7 May, 2016. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua-Kumasi, Ghana.
  27. Aidoo, A.K., Owusu Danquah, E., Ennin, S.A., Lamptey, J.N.L.and Appiah-Kubi, Z. (2016). Influence of fertilizer application on postharvest storage of white yam tubers. In: Book of Abstracts. pp. 71-72. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana). National Centre Of Specialization on root and tuber crops. Regional Conference. 1-7 May, 2016. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua-Kumasi, Ghana.
  28. Agyeman, K., Sagoe, R., Lamptey, J.N.L., Agyeman, A., Issaka, R.N., Aggrey, H and Darko, C. (2016).  Effect of fertilizer application and plant density on yield and growth of Taro. In: Book of Abstracts. pp. 105-106. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana). National Centre Of Specialization on root and tuber crops. Regional Conference. 1-7 May, 2016. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua-Kumasi, Ghana.
  29. Agyeman, K., Sagoe, R., Lamptey, J.N.L., Agyeman, A., Issaka, R.N., Aggrey, H. and Darko, C.(2016).  Sustainable soil and crop management strategies for increased cocoyam production in Ghana. In: Book of Abstracts. pp. 107-108. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana). National Centre Of Specialization on root and tuber crops. Regional Conference. 1-7 May, 2016. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua-Kumasi, Ghana.
  30. Marfo, E.A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Osei, K., Quain, M.D., Ennin, S.A., Bosompem, A., Appiah-Kubi, Z., and Kwoseh, C. (2016). Disease survey to determine the prevalence of mosaic viruses and anthracnose on yam in some communities in the forest-transition zone of Ghana. (2016). In: Book of Abstracts. pp. 89-90. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana). National Centre Of Specialization on root and tuber crops. Regional Conference. 1-7 May, 2016. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua-Kumasi, Ghana.
  31. Sagoe, R., Dzomeku, B., Osman, A.S., Agyeman, K., Omenyo, E.L. and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2016). Developing low technology for rapid multiplication of Taro (Colocassia esculenta (L) Schott) planting material. In : Book of Abstracts. pp. 107-108. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana). National Centre Of Specialization on root and tuber crops. Regional Conference. 1-7 May, 2016. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua-Kumasi, Ghana.
  32. Appaw, W., Ellis, W.O., Akromah, R., Mochiah, M.B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Dankyi, A., Asibuo, J. Y., Adama, I., Amoabeng, B. W., Lamptey, J. N. L.,  Lamptey, M., Abudulai, M., Dzomeku, I. K, Naab, J., Buah, S., Mahama, G., Budu, A., Jordan, D. L., Brandenburg, R. L., Boote, M. K., Erickson, J., Chen, J., Phillips, D., Chinnan, M., Adhikari, K., Mallikarjunan, K., Balota, M., Bravo-Ureta, B., Jellife, J., Hoisington, D. and Rhoads, J. (2017). Aflatoxin contamination through the village supply chain – Examples from two rural villages in Ghana. Proc. Am. Peanut Res. and Educ. Soc.  49:118.
  33. Aidoo, A.K., Osei, K., Boffrey-Arku, G., Lamptey, J.N.L. Arthur, S., Agyekum, A., Frimpong, F. and Ohene-Mensah, G. (2017). Exposure of Yam Tubers to Rot Infections from Speargrass (Imperata cylindrical L.). Injuries in Atebubu-Amantin District of Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana. Poster presentation at 6th Ghana Science Association Research Seminar. KNUST, Kumasi.

 Newsletter

  1. Lamptey, J. N. L., Plumb, R. T. and Shaw, M. W. (1997). Impact and epidemiology of barley yellow dwarf luteovirus on some biomass crops in the UK.  Ed. M. Henry CIMMYT BYD Newsletter No. 6, Mexico, D. F., Mexico pp 19-20.

   Technical Reports

  1. Lamptey, J. N. L. and Missah, A. (1992). Incidence and Security of African cassava mosaic disease on improved cassava varieties in multiplication plots and farmers fields in the Northern region of Ghana.  Report submitted to Programme Coordinator, Smallholder Rehabilitation and Development Programme (SRDP).  31st October, 1992.
  2. Peters, J., Ellenbroek, W., Danquah, O-A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Andam, F. and Osei, C. (1997).  Report on yam field diseases in Ghana.  NRI/University of Reading Report.
  3. Hemeng, O.B., Anno-Nyako, F.O., Banful, B., Dzomeku, B.M., Moses, E., Lamptey, J.N.L., Dankyi, A.A., Yeboah, D.K., Dennis, J. and Asigri, M. (1999). Release of two Musa hybrid varieties FHIA-21 (plantain) and FHIA-01 (banana). in Ghana.  27pp.
  4. Peters, J., Kenyon, L., Kindness, H., Danquah, O-A., Lamptey, J., Missah, A., Nutsugah, F., Tsigbey, F., Osei, C. and Andam, F. (1999).  Diseases and Pests of Yam in Ghana.  Leaflets. 5pp. UoR/NRI/CRI/SARI/MOFA.
  1. Kindness, H., Peters, J.,  Danquah, O-A, Lamptey, J.N.L., Peters, J.,  Tsigbey, F. and (2000). Farmers perception of yam pests and diseases and management practices particularly relating to yam seed in the Northern and Brong-Ahafo regions of Ghana. Project No. CO948.  NRI/CRI/University of Reading Report. 33pp.
  2. Peters, J., Kenyon, L., Danquah, O-A, Lamptey, J.N.L., Missah, A., Nutsugah,S. Tsigbey, F., Andan, F., Hughes, J., Hemeng, B. and Acheampong, E. (2000).  Control of Yam Diseases in Forest Margin Farming Systems in Ghana.  DFID CPP Project R6691 (ZAO138).  Final Technical Report.  168pp.
  3. Braimah, H., Adu-Mensah, J., Moses, E. and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2001).  Report on Pest and Disease Surveillance Survey for the dry season of 2001.  RTIP/CRI Report.
  4. Dzomeku, B.M., Lamptey, J.N.L. and Aubyn, A. (2002).  Establishment of a delivery system for healthy improved Musa germplasm with field tolerance/resistance to banana streak virus (BSV) and resistance to black sigatoka disease in Ghana. Final Technical Report.  GATSBY-Ghana Musa project. 14pp.
  5. Lamptey, J.N.L., Moses, E., Swatson, E. and Dwamena, E. (2002).  Report on Field Inspection of Exotic Sweet Potato Variety BOSBEK.
  6. Ampong Mensah G., Afuakwa, J.J., Lamptey, J.N., Adu-Mensah, J., Ohemeng-Dapaah, S., Asare-Bediako, A., Moses, E., Dixon, A.G., Iiona, P., Lotsu, E., Awoodzie, J.K.E., & Danso, A.K.  (2004).  Release of cassava varieties. CRI, Kumasi. 26pp.
  7. Adu-Dapaah, H.K., Asibuo, J.Y., Asafo-Adjei, B., Ntare, B., Amoah, S., Asafu-Agyei, J.N., Asumadu, H., Osei-Bonsu, P., Osei-Yeboah, S.Y., Danquah, O-A, Owusu-Akyaw, M., Lamptey, J.N., Anchirinah, V., Donkor, J., Adu, M.K., Hyeamang, O.N., Acquah, M. and Addo, J.K. (2005).  Breeding, methodology, botanical and agronomic characeteristics of four groundnut, two cowpea and two soybean genotypes proposed for release.  CRI, Kumasi. 61pp.
  8. Dapaah, H.K., Adofo, K., Otoo, J.A., Moses, E., Lamptey, J.N.L., Adu-Kwarteng, E., Ohemeng-Dapaah, S., Aubyn, A., Asafu-Agyei, J.N., Asiedu, E., Obeng-Asamoah, N., Nyarko, F., Opoku-Agyemang, M., Oduro, I., Otoo, E., Carson, A.G. and Darkwa, A. (2005).  Sweet Potato genotypes Proposed for release.  CRI, Kumasi. 32pp.
  9. Otoo, E, Asiedu, R.,. Lamptey J.N.L, Moses, E., Adu-Mensah, J., Dapaah, H.K., Ohemeng-Dapaah, S., Anchirinah, V.M., Quain, M. (2005).  Release of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) by the Yam breeding Programme.  CRI, Kumasi.
  10. Owusu Akyaw, M., Brandenburg, R. L., Mochiah, M.B., Adu-Mensah, J., Afun, J.V.K., Moses, E., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Lamptey, J.N.L., Osei, K., Osei-Yeboah, S., Dankyi, A. A., Asiedu, E.A., Adama, I and Jordan, D. (2005).  Annual Report. Crops Research Institute/North Carolina State University Groundnut IPM Project. 27pp.
  11. Asafo-Adjei, B., Asumadu, H., Adu-Dapaah, H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Haleegoah, J., Adu-Nti, B. (2006).  Farmer participatory on-farm evaluation and selection of rosette resistant groundnut varieties in Ejura-Sekodumase, Sekyere East and Sekyere West districts in Ashanti region.  Report on field day held at Hiawoanwu, Ejura. 5pp.
  12. Asafo-Adjei, B., Asumadu, H., Adu-Dapaah, H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Haleegoah
  13. J., and Adu-Nti, B. (2006).  Farmer participatory on-farm evaluation and selection of rosette resistant groundnut varieties in Ejura-Sekodumase, Sekyere East and Sekyere West districts in Ashanti region.  Progress report for April to July. 9pp.
  14. Lamptey, J.N.L., Offei-Bonsu, K., Olympio, N.S. and Osei, K.M. (2006).Evaluation of some okra and pepper lines for the export market.  Effects of fungal and viral diseases.  HEII, AgSSIP Project.  Terminal Report submitted to Research Coordinator. 19pp.
  15. Lamptey, J.N.L., Mintah, P., Oppong, A. and Anno-Nyako, F.O. (2006). Development and assembly of virus-free citrus clonal museum. AgSSIP Tropical Fruit Crops Programme. Terminal Report submitted to Programme Coordinator. 7pp.
  16. Owusu Akyaw, M., Brandenburg, R. L., Mochiah, M.B., Adu-Mensah, J., Afun, J.V.K., Braimah, H., Moses, E., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Lamptey, J.N.L., Osei, K., Osei-Yeboah, S., Dankyi, A. A., Asiedu, E.A., Adama, I and Jordan, D. (2006).  Annual Report. Crops Research Institute/North Carolina State University Groundnut IPM Project. 34pp.
  17. Lamptey, J.N.L. (2007).  Nationwide survey to document incidence and severity of  diseases and pests of roots and tuber crops. Virology component.  Annual Report for 2007. RTIMP. Submitted to Zonal Coordinator. 6pp.
  18. Owusu Akyaw, M., Brandenburg, R. L., Mochiah, M.B., Adu-Mensah, J., Twumasi, J.K., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Lamptey, J.N.L., Osei, K., Osei-Yeboah, S., Dankyi, A. A.,  Adama, I, Amoabeng, B.W. and Jordan, D. (2008).  Annual Report. Crops Research Institute/North Carolina State University Groundnut IPM Project. 7pp.
  19. Lamptey, J.N.L. and Osei, K. (2009).  Consultancy report on training services provided for farmer based organizations at Fanteakwa district (Eastern Region) under the MiDA programme. 2pp.
  20. Manu-Aduening, J.A., Ampong Mensah, G, Lamptey, J.N.L., Moses, E., Dankyi, A.A., Afuakwa, J.J., Adu-Kwarteng, E., Ohene Djan, O., Lamboll, R.I. and Gibson, R.W. (2010).  Release of cassava varieties. CSIR-CRI, Kumasi. 12pp.
  21. Adu-Dapaah, H.K., Addy, S., Asibuo, J.Y., Amoah, S., Asumadu, H., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Okwae-Fening, K., Lamptey, J.N., Agyeman, A., Berchie, J.N.,Addo, J.K., Bediako, N., Osei-Hyeamang, N., Boadi, I. and Marno, P. (2012).  Breeding methodology, Botanical and Agronomic characteristics of four cowpea genotypes being proposed for release. 49pp.
  22. Asibuo, J.Y., Adu-Dapaah, H., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Lamptey, J.N.L., Addy, S., Amoah, S., Osei, K., Adjei Bediako, K., Osei-Bonsu, P., Adama, I., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Asumadu, H., Moses, E., Addo, J.K., Boateng, M.K., Okyere, H., Acheampong, P., Agyemang, A., Oppong, A., Donkor, J. and Nyarko, S. (2012). Breeding methodology, botanical and agronomic characteristics of seven groundnut genotypes being proposed for release. 39pp.
  23. Asafu-Agyei, J.N., Adofo. K., Baafi, E., Appiah Danquah, Lamptey, J.N.L., Adu-Kwarteng, E., Aubyn, A., Braimah, H., Osei, K., Ankomah, A., Agyeman, A., Acheampong, P., Asamoah-Obeng, N., Awoodzie, J.K., Ohemeng Appiah, L., Nyarko Okyere, F., Carey, T. and Dapaah, H.K. (2012). Sweetpotato genotypes proposed for release. 44pp.
  24. Lamptey, J.N.L., Quain, M.D., Adofo-Boateng, P., Thompson, R., Abrokwa, L., Lotsu, E. and Appiah, L. (2012).  WAAPP Phase 1 Completion Report. 16pp.
  25. Osei, M.K., Lamptey, J.N.L., Mochiah, M.B., Osei, K., Berchie, J.N., Braimah, H., Bolfrey-Arku, G. and Haleegoah, J. (2012). IPM CRSP Report. 42pp.
  26. Osei, M.K., Lamptey,J.N.L., Offei-Bonsu, K., Berchie, J.N., Mochiah, M.B., Osei, K., Agyemang, A., Adu-Kwarteng, E., Prempeh, R., Owusu Debrah-Afriyie, C., and Gyau, J. (2012). Developing and Transforming Vegetable Technologies in Ghana: The case of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon). KAFACI Country Project Annual Report. 12pp.
  27. Lamptey, J.N.L., Bam, R.K., Acheampong, P., Afful, E., Oppong, A. and Anno-Nyako, F. (2013). Development of strategies for the management of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus disease in Ashanti region. 18pp.
  28. Lamptey, J.N.L., Yeboah, S., Adama, I., Mochiah, M.B., Oteng-Darko, P., Owusu Danquah, E., Agyeman, K., Adu-Dapaah, H. and Appiah-Kubi, Z. (2013). Evaluating the growth and yield of Salvia hispanica (Chia), an oilseed plant for its suitability for production in Ghana. 16pp.
  29. Osei, M.K., Lamptey, J.N.L., Mochiah, M.B., Osei, K., Berchie, J.N., Braimah, H., Bolfrey-Arku, G. and Haleegoah, J. (2013). IPM CRSP Report. 15pp.
  30. Dartey, P.K.A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Asibuo, J.Y. and Diako, C. (2013).  Evaluation and dissemination of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus resistant rice varieties developed through Marker Assisted Selection in West Africa (CORAF/WECARD-CRNA-CRI RYMV Project). End of Project Report. 16pp.

Chapter in Refereed Books

  1. Lamptey, J.N.L.and Anno-Nyako, F. (2014). Viral Diseases. In: Integrated Practices to Manage Diseases, Nematodes, Weeds and Arthropod Pests of Groundnut in Ghana. Eds. M. Owusu-Akyaw, M.B.. Mochiah, S. Gyasi-Boakye, J.N. Asafu-Agyei. CSIR-Crops Research Institute/North Carolina State University, USA. Fontsyle Ltd.  102pp.
  2. Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Adama, I., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Osei, K. and Lamptey, J.N.L. (2014). Characteristics of Elite Groundnut Lines.  In: Integrated Practices to Manage Diseases, Nematodes, Weeds and Arthropod Pests of Groundnut in Ghana. Eds. M. Owusu-Akyaw, M.B.. Mochiah, S. Gyasi-Boakye, J.N. Asafu-Agyei. CSIR-Crops Research Institute/North Carolina State University, USA. Fontsyle Ltd. 102pp.

(f). Handbooks/Manuals/Pamphlet/Flyers

  1. Danquah, O-A.and Lamptey, J.N.L. (1998). Handbook: Postharvest losses of Root and Tuber Crops : Causes and Control. International Training Course on Harvest and Post-harvest Technology of Root and Tuber Crops. GTZ/CSIR.
  2. Haleegoah, J., Olympio, N.S., Amaglo, N.K., Amponsah, B.F., Ellis, W.O., Lamptey, J.N.L., Timpo, G.M., Boateng, P.Y. and Kumah, P. (2005). A manual for Improved Vegetable Crops Production 31pp. Barns Press. Kumasi.
  3. Osei, C.K., Berchie, J.N., Lamptey, J.N.L., Gyasi-Boakye, S., Ansah, I.O.O., Narteh,L.T., Sonne, E., Oti-Boateng, C., Frimpong, E.K.T. and Buri, M. M. (2014). Manual : Steps To Good Rice Production in the lowlands. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, MoFA-Inland Valleys Rice Development Project. 26pp.
  4. Lamptey, J.N.L. and Moses, E. (2009). Pamphlet: Plant Pathology Programme,. Management strategies, Research Activities and Achievements. CSIR-CRI.
  5. Ennin, S.A., Owusu Danquah, E., Frimpong, F., Akom, M., Osei-Adu, J., Lamptey, J.N.L., Oteng-Darko, P., Osei, K., Osman, A.S., Aidoo, A.K., Adama, I., Appiah-Danquah, P., and Haleegoah, J. (2016).  Yam Production and Marketing Guide. Eds. H. Adu-Dapaah, J.N.L.Lamptey, I.S. Baning, B.N. Frimpong, J. Osei-Adu & S.A. Ennin. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Council for Technical, Vocational and Educational Training – Skills Development Fund (COTVET-SDF). 48pp
  6. Manu-Aduening, J., Bolfrey-Arku, G, Lamptey, J.N.L., Adama, I. and Acheampong, P.P. (2016).Cassava Production and Marketing Guide. Eds. H. Adu-Dapaah, J.N.L.Lamptey, I.S. Baning, B.N. Frimpong, J. Osei-Adu & S.A. Ennin. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Council for Technical, Vocational and Educational Training – Skills Development  Fund (COTVET-SDF). 43pp.
  7. Osei, K., Ennin, S A., Mochiah, M. B., Lamptey, J. N. L., Aidoo, A. K., Appiah-Kubi, Z., Asante, O., Osei-Adu, J., Asante, J. S., Ohene-Mensah, G., Agyekum, A., Osuman, A. S., Oppong, A., Apraku , M. O., Ackom, M. and Marfo, E. (2018). Application of neem leaf powder. CAY-Seed Yam Project.
  8. Osei, K., Ennin, S A., Mochiah, M. B., Lamptey, J. N. L., Aidoo, A. K., Appiah-Kubi, Z., Asante, O., Osei-Adu, J., Ohene-Mensah, G. Asante, J. S.,, Agyekum, A., Osuman, A. S., Oppong, A., Apraku , Danso, Y., Adomako, J., Apraku, M. O., Ackom, M. and Marfo, E. (2018). Common aerial diseases symptoms in seed yam production. CAY-Seed Yam Project.
  9. Osei, K., Ennin, S A., Mochiah, M. B., Lamptey, J. N. L., Aidoo, A. K., Appiah-Kubi, Z., Asante, B. O., Osei-Adu, J., Ohene-Mensah, G. Asante, J. S.,, Agyekum, A., Osuman, A. S., Oppong, A., Apraku , M. O., Danso, Y., Adomako, J., Ackom, M. and Marfo, E. (2018). Common insect pests damage on harvested seed yams.  CAY-Seed Yam Project.
  10. Osei, K., Ennin, S A., Mochiah, M. B., Lamptey, J. N. L., Aidoo, A. K., Appiah-Kubi, Z., Asante, B. O., Osei-Adu, J., Ohene-Mensah, G. Asante, J. S.,, Agyekum, A., Osuman, A. S., Oppong, A., Apraku , Danso, Y., Adomako, J., Ackom, M. and Marfo, E. (2018). Diseases and pests in seed yam production: Common symptoms.  CAY-Seed Yam Project.
  11. Osei, K., Ennin, S. A., Mochiah, M. B., Lamptey, J. N. L., Aidoo, A. K., Appiah-Kubi, Z., Asante, B. O., Ohene-Mensah, G. Asante, J. S., Agyekum, A., Osuman, A. S., Oppong, A., Apraku, M. O. and Marfo, E. (2018). Management of pests and diseases in seed yam production using neem leaf powder. CAY-Seed Yam Project.

Editorship of manual/conference abstracts/proceedings    

  1. Lamptey, J.N.L., Berchie, J.N., Osei, K., Osei, M.K., Mochiah, M.B.and Gilbertson, R.L.. Eds.(2014). A production guide for Tomato IPM in Ghana. CSIR-Crops Research Institute/USAID. Clemana Ventures. 17pp.
  2. Berchie, J.N., Lamptey, J.N.L., Agyeman, A. and Baning, I. Eds (2016). Book of Abstracts. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana). National Centre Of Specialization on root and tuber crops. Regional Conference. 1-7 May, 2016. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua-Kumasi, Ghana.
  3. Adu-Dapaah, H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Baning, I.S., Frimpong, B.N., Osei-Adu, J. & Ennin, S.A. Eds. (2016). Yam Production and Marketing Guide. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Council for Technical, Vocational and Educational Training – Skills Development Fund (COTVET-SDF).  48pp.
  4. Adu-Dapaah, H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Baning, I.S., Frimpong, B.N., Osei-Adu, J. & Ennin, S.A. Eds.(2016). Maize Production and Marketing Guide. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Council for Technical, Vocational and Educational Training – Skills Development Fund (COTVET-SDF). 39pp. (in press).
  5. Adu-Dapaah, H., Lamptey, J.N.L., Baning, I.S., Frimpong, B.N., Osei-Adu, J. & Ennin, S.A. Eds.(2016). Cassava Production and Marketing Guide. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Council for Technical, Vocational and Educational Training – Skills Development Fund (COTVET-SDF). 43pp. (in press).

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