Erastus Mak-Mensah

@velho carbons ltd.

Soil Scientist | Biochar & Land Degradation Researcher
Velho Carbons Ltd.

Erastus Mak-Mensah


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Scholar Citations

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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Improving Teaching Quality in Physical Education in China: A Comprehensive Analysis
    Z Chao, C Jiajia, E Mak‐Mensah
    European Journal of Education 61 (2), e70561 , 2026
    2026
  • Vegetation and Soil Recovery in Restored Grasslands Relative to Reference Ecosystems: A Meta‐Analysis
    Y Jie, X Baopeng, Z Jie, Z Jing, ZW Liu, E Mak‐Mensah
    Land Degradation & Development 37 (7), 2349-2357 , 2026
    2026
  • Interactive effects of cover crops and poultry litter on maize, wheat, and cotton yields across different climates and soils: a meta-analysis
    Y Qi, J Lei, H Wang, R Wang, E Mak-Mensah, PB Obour, K Zhang, H Zhao, ...
    Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 132 (2), 30 , 2026
    2026
  • Heavy Grazing Alters Soil Microbial Diversity, Fertility, and Biomass in Asian Grasslands: A Meta‐Analysis
    Z Jinhui, X Wang, X Zhao, E Mak‐Mensah, M Yushou, M Yuan
    Land Degradation & Development 37 (5), 1587-1593 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Vegetation and Soil Recovery in Restored Grasslands Relative to Reference Ecosystems: A Meta-Analysis
    J Yang, B Xie, J Zhou, J Zhang, ZW Liu, E Mak-Mensah
    LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT , 2025
    2025
  • Long-term Rice Straw Biochar Alters Soil Pore Connectivity and Structural Anisotropy in an Acrisol
    PB Obour, E Oppong Danso, MO Adu, E Mak-Mensah, EK Doe, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 1-11 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • A scientometric analysis of biochar applications for soil remediation in mining-affected environments: research trends, intellectual structure, and emerging themes
    D Zhang, E Mak-Mensah
    Environmental Geochemistry and Health 47 (7), 272 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Urban agroforestry practices and their role in food security and green space restoration: Evidence from Kumasi, Ghana
    CG Akuley, E Mak-Mensah
    Agroforestry Systems 99 (5), 133 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Ecological risk assessment of emerging contaminants on soil and terrestrial ecosystems (2005–2024): a bibliometric and scientometric review
    W Ma, Q Wang, E Mak-Mensah, X Zhao, W Qi, J Zhu, R Azim, X Zhou, ...
    Environmental Geochemistry and Health 47 (5), 179 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Soil and water conservation practices and challenges in vegetable farming: A case study of urban and peri‐urban Accra, Ghana
    PB Obour, J Ntajal, K Owusu, E Mak‐Mensah, M Tuffour, O Niang, ...
    Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems 10 (1), e70025 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Soil desiccation in the context of vegetation restoration: A scientometric analysis
    R Azim, Q Wang, E Mak‐Mensah, X Zhou, D Zhang, X Zhao, W Qi, J Zhu, ...
    Land Degradation & Development 35 (15), 4364-4378 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Optimized ridge-furrow technology with biochar amendment for alfalfa yield enhancement and soil erosion reduction based on a structural equation model on sloping land
    X Zhao, E Mak-Mensah, W Zhao, Q Wang, X Zhou, D Zhang, J Zhu, W Qi, ...
    Agricultural Water Management 298, 108866 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14
  • A comprehensive review of the impact of farmland property rights stability on farmers' land use and protection behaviors
    X Baopeng, C Ying, P Tingting, E Mak‐Mensah
    Land Degradation & Development 35 (10), 3215-3225 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Interactive effects of drip irrigation and nitrogen fertilization on wheat and maize yield: A meta-analysis
    J Cui, E Mak-Mensah, J Wang, Q Li, L Huang, S Song, K Zhi, J Zhang
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24 (2), 1547-1559 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Effects of soil physicochemical properties on maize, wheat, and soybean yields in maize-wheat and maize-soybean intercropping systems in China: a meta-analysis
    W Qi, Q Wang, E Mak-Mensah, J Zhu, D Zhang, X Zhou, X Zhao, Y Xu, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24 (1), 21-29 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Identification and optimization strategy of ecological security pattern in Maiji District of Gansu, China
    Y Jie, X Baopeng, W Taibing, E Mak-Mensah
    Ecological Indicators 157, 111309 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Impact of maize straw biochar and tied‐ridge‐furrow rainwater harvesting on soil erosion and soil quality in a semiarid region
    E Mak‐Mensah, W Zhao, X Zhou, D Zhang, X Zhao, Q Wang, PB Obour
    Soil Use and Management 39 (4), 1304-1320 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Habitat quality assessment and multi-scenario prediction of the Gansu-Qinghai section of the Yellow River Basin based on the FLUS-InVEST model
    J Yang, B Xie, D Zhang, E Mak-Mensah, T Pei
    Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 11, 1228558 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 21
  • Effects of Ridge-Furrow rainwater harvesting with Biochar-Soil crust mulching on soil Properties, Nutrients, and alfalfa fodder yield in a semiarid agroecosystem
    X Zhao, Q Wang, X Zhou, E Mak-Mensah, D Zhang, Y Xu, Y Sun, J Zhu, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 23 (3), 3137-3148 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Exploring the potential of biochar and mulched drip irrigation with plastic film on crop yields in water-stressed regions: a global meta-analysis
    J Zhu, Q Wang, W Qi, X Zhao, Y Xu, Y Sun, D Zhang, X Zhou, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 23 (3), 2970-2980 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Influence of plastic film mulch with biochar application on crop yield, evapotranspiration, and water use efficiency in northern China: A meta-analysis
    E Mak-Mensah, PB Obour, E Essel, Q Wang, JK Ahiakpa
    PeerJ 9, e10967 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 48
  • Identification and optimization strategy of ecological security pattern in Maiji District of Gansu, China
    Y Jie, X Baopeng, W Taibing, E Mak-Mensah
    Ecological Indicators 157, 111309 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Interactive effects of drip irrigation and nitrogen fertilization on wheat and maize yield: A meta-analysis
    J Cui, E Mak-Mensah, J Wang, Q Li, L Huang, S Song, K Zhi, J Zhang
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24 (2), 1547-1559 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Habitat quality assessment and multi-scenario prediction of the Gansu-Qinghai section of the Yellow River Basin based on the FLUS-InVEST model
    J Yang, B Xie, D Zhang, E Mak-Mensah, T Pei
    Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 11, 1228558 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 21
  • Selection of suitable type and application rate of biochar for alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) productivity in ridge-furrow rainwater-harvesting in semiarid regions of China
    Q Wang, X Wang, D Zhang, X Zhou, E Mak-Mensah, X Zhao, W Zhao, ...
    Field Crops Research 277, 108428 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 20
  • Optimum planting configuration for alfalfa production with ridge-furrow rainwater harvesting in a semiarid region of China
    Q Wang, D Zhang, X Zhou, E Mak-Mensah, X Zhao, W Zhao, X Wang, ...
    Agricultural Water Management 266, 107594 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Integration of ridge and furrow rainwater harvesting systems and soil amendments improve crop yield under semi-arid conditions
    E Mak-Mensah, FK Yeboah, PB Obour, S Usman, E Essel, EP Bakpa, ...
    Paddy and Water Environment 20 (3), 287-302 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 18
  • Influence of tied-ridge-furrow with inorganic fertilizer on grain yield across semiarid regions of Asia and Africa: A meta-analysis
    E Mak-Mensah, PB Obour, Q Wang
    PeerJ 9, e11904 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 18
  • Impact of plastic film with wheat straw mulching on maize water use efficiency, evapotranspiration, and grain yield in Northern china: a Meta-analysis
    D Zhang, E Mak-Mensah, X Zhou, Q Wang, PB Obour
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 23 (1), 867-880 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 15
  • Optimized ridge-furrow technology with biochar amendment for alfalfa yield enhancement and soil erosion reduction based on a structural equation model on sloping land
    X Zhao, E Mak-Mensah, W Zhao, Q Wang, X Zhou, D Zhang, J Zhu, W Qi, ...
    Agricultural Water Management 298, 108866 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14
  • Influence of tied-ridge with biochar amendment on runoff, sediment losses, and alfalfa yield in northwestern China
    E Mak-Mensah, FE Sam, IOIS Kaito, W Zhao, D Zhang, X Zhou, X Wang, ...
    PeerJ 9, e11889 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of Co-application of Ridge-Furrow Rainwater Harvesting and Mulching on Fodder Yield, Quality, and Soil Desiccation in Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ) Production
    E Mak-Mensah, D Zhang, X Zhou, X Zhao, X Wang, W Zhao, Q Wang, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 22 (2), 2587-2602 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 13
  • Impact of maize straw biochar and tied‐ridge‐furrow rainwater harvesting on soil erosion and soil quality in a semiarid region
    E Mak‐Mensah, W Zhao, X Zhou, D Zhang, X Zhao, Q Wang, PB Obour
    Soil Use and Management 39 (4), 1304-1320 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Exploring the potential of biochar and mulched drip irrigation with plastic film on crop yields in water-stressed regions: a global meta-analysis
    J Zhu, Q Wang, W Qi, X Zhao, Y Xu, Y Sun, D Zhang, X Zhou, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 23 (3), 2970-2980 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Temporal and spatial characteristics of grassland ecosystem service value and its topographic gradient effect in the Yellow River Basin
    J Yang, B Xie, S Wang, D Zhang, C Liu, E Mak-Mensah
    PLoS One 17 (12), e0278211 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 12
  • Effects of soil physicochemical properties on maize, wheat, and soybean yields in maize-wheat and maize-soybean intercropping systems in China: a meta-analysis
    W Qi, Q Wang, E Mak-Mensah, J Zhu, D Zhang, X Zhou, X Zhao, Y Xu, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24 (1), 21-29 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Effects of ridge-furrow rainwater-harvesting with biochar application on sediment control and alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) fodder yield increase in semiarid regions of China
    W Zhao, E Mak-Mensah, Q Wang, X Wang, D Zhang, X Zhou, X Zhao, ...
    Journal of Soils and Sediments 22 (6), 1885-1899 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Ecological risk assessment of emerging contaminants on soil and terrestrial ecosystems (2005–2024): a bibliometric and scientometric review
    W Ma, Q Wang, E Mak-Mensah, X Zhao, W Qi, J Zhu, R Azim, X Zhou, ...
    Environmental Geochemistry and Health 47 (5), 179 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Influence of tied-ridgefurrow with inorganic fertilizer on grain yield across semiarid regions of Asia and Africa: a meta-analysis. PeerJ 9: e11904
    E Mak-Mensah, PB Obour, Q Wang
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • USING COOPERATIVE LEARNING TO ENHANCE PUPILS’UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN THE AGORTIME-ZIOPE DISTRICT OF GHANA
    E Mak-Mensah, A Sam, R Hanson
    European Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol 5 (1) , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 6