Local, international institutions to use Ghana’s gene bank

Accra Aug. 12, GNA- Some 12 local and international institutions from 2019 to date have obtained permission from Ghana’s Gene Bank to use the country’s genetic resources- soil, plants and animals to conduct research. Educational institutions use genetic resources for research while industrial companies such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, make cosmetic, personal care, fragrance, food and beverage products from it. The […]

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SRI will work for Ghana to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production

Kwadaso (Ash), August 12, GNA- Dr Edward Yeboah, the new Director of the Soil Research Institute (SRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has pledged to offer effective leadership in soil research, management and utilisation. He said the CSIR-SRI had already achieved excellent from research focusing on soil nutrient management, varietal release, […]

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U-20 Women’s World Cup: Ghana suffer painful defeat to USA in Group D opener

  Accra, Aug. 12, GNA- The Black Princesses of Ghana tasted their first defeat in the ongoing U-20 Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Women’s World Cup after suffering a humiliating 0-3 defeat to Group D counterparts, the United States of America (USA). The match played at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto saw USA, the […]

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