Prof. (Mrs.) Grace C Vanderpuije

About

Dr. Grace van der Puije is a Senior lecturer and current Head of the Department of Crop Science, University of Cape Coast. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Reading, U.K. with emphasis on Plant Pathology; M.Phil. in Crop Science with specialization in Plant Protection, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and Diploma in Education, all from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. She is a native of Atuabo in the Western region.

Focus & expertise

Specializations

Entomology Plant Pathology Plant Pests and Disease Management Plant Protection

Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it

Biological Control of Plant Diseases Biological Methods in Plant Pest and Disease Management Diagnostics of Fungal. Viral and Nematode Diseases Non-Chemical/Chemical Methods in Plant Pest and Disease Management Phytotherapeutics Methods in Plant Pest and Disease Management Phytotherapeutics in the Management of Plant Pests and Diseases Plant Pests and Disease Management Plant Protection4 Plant Protection and Quarantine Issues Safe Handling and Use of Pesticides Vegetable and Plantation Crops Production

Recent activity

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Project Jun 2019

Development of sustainable commercial pineapple value chain system for increased yield, income and improved livelihood of smallholder farmers in the Central region of Ghana, in collaboration with Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

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Project Jun 2019

Exploiting the interactive effect of biochar and compost as a climate smart option for improved soil quality and cabbage yield

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Project Jun 2019

Upscaling strategies for the appropiate management of maize streak disease in the Volta region of Ghana

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Project Jun 2019

Edulink project on Capacity building in organic agriculture in West Africa and the set up of the West African Network for Organic Agriculture Research and Training

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Project Jun 2019

Taro Germplasm Collection in the South western zone of Ghana

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture (Plant Pathology)

University of Reading

2007

Master of Philosophy in Crop Science (Plant Protection)

University of Cape Coast

1995

Diploma in Education

University of Cape Coast

1990

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

University of Cape Coast

1990

★ Career & positions

Head of Department

Department of Crop Science

Feb, 2022 to Aug, 2022

Head of Department

Department of Soil Science

Sep, 2022 to Sep, 2022

Head of Department

Department of Crop Science

Sep, 2022 to Dec, 2023

Academic Advisor

Department of Crop Science

Aug, 2025 to Aug, 2025

Teaching & projects

Projects

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Development of sustainable commercial pineapple value chain system for increased yield, income and improved livelihood of smallholder farmers in the Central region of Ghana, in collaboration with Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

Collaborative partner

January 2018 - Present

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Exploiting the interactive effect of biochar and compost as a climate smart option for improved soil quality and cabbage yield

Collaborative partner

January 2017 - December 2018

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Upscaling strategies for the appropiate management of maize streak disease in the Volta region of Ghana

Team member

January 2014 - December 2017

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Edulink project on Capacity building in organic agriculture in West Africa and the set up of the West African Network for Organic Agriculture Research and Training

Coordinator for Collaborative Partner

January 2008 - December 2013

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Taro Germplasm Collection in the South western zone of Ghana

Team leader

January 2000 - Present

Honors & affiliations

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Development of sustainable commercial pineapple value chain system for increased yield, income and improved livelihood of smallholder farmers in the Central region of Ghana, in collaboration with Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension.

RUFORUM-CARP · 2018

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Research Grant Award – (Interdepartmental) for Exploiting the interactive effect of biochar and compost as a climate smart option for improved soil quality and cabbage yield

Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, UCC · 2017

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LEPARD Award for leadership training

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) · 2015

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West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme/CSIR CARGS award for developing appropriate management strategies for the control of taro leaf blight disease in Eastern region

CARGS West African Agriculture Productivity -Council for Scientific and Industrial Research · 2014

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Arthur-Meyer/Hossier Sassoon Travel Award

University of Reading, UK. · 2006

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USDA Faculty Exchange Programmme on capacity building in sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) related issues

US Department of Agriculture/ Texas A&M University, College Station , TX · 2009

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Commonwealth Academic Fellowship

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK · 2001

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African Women Leaders in Agriculture and Environment Programme