MR. MICHAEL ARTHUR
Michael Arthur
Phone number: +233 264251200
Email: mj.arthur@cropsresearch.org m.arthur91@gmail.com
Nationality: Ghanaian
Station: Fumesua, Kumasi
Qualification: BSc Agriculture, MPhil Seed Science and Technology
Current Grade: Assistant Research Scientist
Research Interest: Seed Science and Physiology, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Plant Tissue Culture,
Research Experience (Projects/Number of Publications/Peer review publication)
Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA), Sweet Potato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA)
Brief Bio:
Michael Arthur is an Assistant Research Scientist specializing in seed viability, dormancy, and germination under stress conditions. With a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Seed Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, his research is significantly contributing to the fields of seed science and sustainable agriculture.
In addition to his expertise in seed research, he has conducted extensive studies on vegetatively propagated crops such as yams, sweet potato, plantain, and cassava. His research employs tissue culture techniques and high propagation ratio technologies, including aeroponics and hydroponics, to enhance propagation efficiency and improve crop production. These innovative approaches contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and the development of resilient crop varieties.
He has contributed significantly to several high-impact research projects. He was a key team member of the SAHSA project, which aimed to enhance food security and health in sub-Saharan Africa by leveraging the potential of sweet potatoes, particularly orange-fleshed varieties, through breeding, research, and capacity building.
Additionally, he was instrumental in the YIIFSWA project. Serving as the technical lead, he spearheaded the design, reengineering, and operationalization of the Aeroponics System while establishing optimal nutrient composition protocols for yam clonal material establishment.
He is also proficient in Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) testing, ensuring the development of high-quality seed varieties that meet international standards.
He is a member of the CSIR Research Staff Association (RSA), the Ghana Association of Seed Scientists (GASS), and the International Society for Seed Science (ISSS).
ORCID ID │ orcid.org/0009-0004-5403-4799
LinkedIn │ linkedin.com/in/michael-arthur-6a5106b6/
