Head of Department, Crop Protection
Dr. Alusaine Edward Samura
Lecturer & Research Officer
Current Positions
Acting Head of Crop Protection Department, Njala University
Country Team Leader, Central and West African Virus Epidemiology Project (WAVE)
Research Officer & Head, Crops and Natural Resource Management Programme, NARC, SLARI
Overview
Dr. Alusaine Edward Samura's present focus is being part of a team engaged in the fight against poverty reduction in Africa and other developing nations in the world. He has played leading roles in developing and implementing agricultural projects as well as research activities aimed at improving food and nutrition security and livelihood of disadvantaged persons.
As head of the Crops and Natural Resource Management programmes of the Njala Agricultural Research Center of the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI), and Vice President of Village Hope, an American non-governmental organization, he has extensive experience in integrated agricultural research for development activities. He also has experience in the implementation of World Bank and European Union Projects geared towards increasing agricultural productivity in Sierra Leone.
As a lecturer in plant pathology at Njala University, Dr. Samura has gained extensive experience working with diverse groups of people, coaching and mentoring students for over seven years. His expertise spans plant pathology, integrated pest management, cassava breeding, and agricultural research coordination, making him a valuable asset in advancing agricultural development initiatives.
Educational Background
Ph.D. in Crop Protection
May 2017
Njala University, Sierra Leone
Thesis: Incidence, severity and diversity of the African cassava mosaic virus on yield, quality and profitability of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) production on the uplands in Sierra Leone
M.Phil. in Crop Protection
October 2005
Njala University, Sierra Leone
Thesis: The severity of the African Cassava Mosaic Disease, the role of whitefly, and the effect of leaf detopping among cassava varieties in Sierra Leone
B.Sc. Agriculture General
October 1998
Njala University College, University of Sierra Leone
Dissertation: Storage, Distribution and Marketing of fish in Sierra Leone (A case study of Marine Supplies Limited SL)
Professional Certifications
Certificate of Participation - International Course on Biological Control, Embrapa Corn and Sorghum, Brazil (March 3-13, 2020) - 72 hours
Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing - Outstanding contribution to the quality of the Journal of Annual Research and Review in Biology. Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/35074/ALU
International Training Course Certificate - National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) and Seed Quality Regulators Course, University of Nairobi, Kenya (January 16-21, 2017)
Certificate of Participation - Scientific Writing for Agricultural Researchers, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (March 14-18, 2016)
Certificate of Participation - Preparing and Writing Fundable Research Grant Proposals, IITA (August 15-25, 2016)
Certificate of Participation - Strengthening Capacity in Innovation Platform and Value Chain Approaches, IITA (February 27 - March 10, 2013)
Certificate of Attendance - Leadership and Management Skills Course for Scientists, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Entebbe, Uganda (November 28-30, 2013). Topics: Setting the frame for group processes, Transactional analysis, Leadership roles, Team Development, Active listening, Emotional intelligence, Giving and receiving feedback, Personality and leadership, Setting goals and priorities, Proactive management, Delegation of responsibility, Conflict management, Hiring and recruitment
Certificate of Achievement - IPM CRSP Training Workshop in Tomato Diseases and Insect Pest Diagnostics, University of Ghana Legon, Accra (June 20-24, 2011)
Certificate of Accomplishment - Diagnosis of Plant Viruses, IITA (May 2009)
Certificate of Accomplishment - Managing Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) within Innovation Systems Perspective, NARCC, ISNAR, IFPRI, Freetown (October 14-20, 2008)
Certificate of Accomplishment - Breeding and Marker Assisted Selection, IITA (October 2008)
Certificate of Accomplishment - Molecular Markers and Their Applications, IITA (October 2008)
Certificate of Attendance - Regional Training on Scientific Writing, CSIR Ghana and Technical Centre for Agricultural Development (May 2005)
Certificate of Attendance - Scientific Data Management with Software Application, CTA/UNAAB, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (March 2004)
Certificate of Merit - Honesty, dedicated and proficient service to the Student's Union as Minister, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Njala University College (1996-1997 session)
Core Research & Professional Experience
General Research Experience
- Appointed as Acting Programme Leader, Crops and Natural Resource Management in 2007 under the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), now Njala Agricultural Research Center (NARC) - a position currently held
- Leading a team of researchers as Head of the Crops and Natural Resources Management Programmes at NARC, SLARI in conducting research and development activities on Root and Tuber crops (Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yam and Irish Potato) and Pulses/Grain Legumes (Groundnut, Cowpea, Soybean, Pigeon pea, and Sesame) along the value chain
- Conducted research in Plant Pathology, Integrated Pest Management and cassava breeding for resistance to economic diseases in major cassava ecologies of Sierra Leone, including attachment at Plant Pathology Laboratory of IITA
- Rose from first appointment as Research Assistant in 1999 to current position as Head of the Crops and Natural Resource Management Programme
- Served as member of the Appointment and Promotion Committees of the National Agricultural Research Coordinating Council (NARCC)
- Acted as Officer in Charge of the Njala Agricultural Research Center in 2008 under Center Director Dr. Sahr N. Fomba
- Served as Focal Point for Cassava for NARC under World Bank Sponsored project "West African Agricultural Productivity Project (WAAPP 1-C)" from 2012 to 2016
- Currently Focal Point for Cassava for NARC under World Bank Sponsored project "West African Agricultural Transformation Project" (WAATP)
- Founder and National Coordinator of Integrated Agricultural Cooperative Alliance (INTACA) since 2001
- Vice President of Village Hope, a non-governmental organization, since 2012
- Currently Country Director for the Central and West African Virus Epidemiology Project
- Acting Head of the Crop Protection Department, Njala University
University Teaching Experience
Associate Lecturer
April 6, 2011 - Present
Crop Protection Department, Njala University
Courses Taught:
- COP 211: Introduction to Plant Pathology
- COP 312: Principles of Plant Pathology
- COP 625: Diseases of Crops
- COP 624: Introduction to Plant Virology
- COP 322: Applied Plant Pathology
Current Responsibilities
Njala University Lecturer (April 2020 - Present)
Crop Protection Department, School of Agriculture
- Conduct research in plant pathology
- Teach post and undergraduate courses in plant pathology
- Supervise student projects and dissertations
Country Team Leader (November 2019 - Present)
Central and West African Virus Epidemiology Project (WAVE)
- Coordinate activities of the WAVE project
- Manage finance and assets of WAVE
- Manage WAVE laboratory at Njala University
Acting Head of Crop Protection Department (January 2020 - Present)
Njala University
- Represent the department in university meetings
- Attend Senate meetings
- Teach and supervise staff
Research Officer & Head (January 2007 - Present)
Crops and Natural Resource Management Programme, NARC, SLARI
- Coordinate activities of the Crops and Natural Resource Management Programme
- Supervise research scientists under the programme
- Focal person for cassava, West African Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP)
- Head of the Integrated Pest Management Unit, NARC
- Coordinator of the Dunstan Spence Cassava Product Enterprise, NARC
- Design agricultural and socio-economic proposals
- Implement, monitor and report approved on-station and on-farm scientific agricultural trials
- Develop bankable project proposals for Crops and Natural Resource Management NARC
Vice President (January 2012 - Present)
Village Hope Inc.
- Assist the President in the day-to-day running of the organization
- Set up and manage cassava processing activities at Njala and Makeni
- Help recruit and supervise staff of Village Hope Inc
- Collect cassava processing data for profitability analysis
- Link farmers to markets
President (2000 - Present)
Integrated Agricultural Cooperative Alliance "INTACA"
- Manage the day-to-day running of the organization (livestock and cassava production projects at Mange and Njala)
- Production of seed cowpea and improved cassava cuttings
- Develop project proposals for funding
- Coordinate activities of other groups associated with the alliance
- Write annual and financial reports
- Organize meetings
Membership of Professional Bodies
1. National Cooperative Congress
2. Member of the National Food and Agriculture Board, Sierra Leone Bureau of Standards
3. International Society of Tropical Root Crops Africa Branch
4. Njala University Society for Academic Advancement (NUSAA)
5. Research and Publication Committee, School of Agriculture, Njala University
Computer Knowledge & Skills
Microsoft Programs:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- MSTAT-C Version 3.2
- Genstat Version 5 Release 3.2
- Solas Version 3.0 (For missing data)
- GGE Bi-plot software
- Ability to retrieve information from the computer-based electronic library (TEEAL)
- The Essential Electronic Library and other websites (AJOL, etc.)
Consultancy Experience
CARE INTERNATIONAL & NARC - Preliminary survey report on Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) diseases in Kabala (2008)
Oxfam GB - Training of trainers' workshop farmer field school on agronomic practices, post-harvest losses, Integrated Pest Management and vegetable production in Sierra Leone (November 19-22, 2010)
Eco West Africa - Consultant facilitator, training workshop on cassava value addition (2017)
Boosting Agriculture and Food Security Project - Training of trainers on FAW surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation of Fall Armyworm in Sierra Leone (January 2021)
Caritas Bo/FAO - Anticipatory action to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on Food Security and Livelihoods. Training of farmers facilitators (Refresher training on GAP) and post-harvest management and marketing training
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - National Expert in Pesticide Policy, Strengthening of the Pest and Pesticide Regulatory System in Sierra Leone
Conferences, Seminars, Workshops & Training Attended
Third Annual Research Conference - Njala University Society for Academic Advancement (NUSAA)/USL/SLARI, University House, Fourah Bay College, Freetown (March 21-23, 2017). Theme: Research and Innovations for Sustainable Development
Training Course on Scientific Data Management and Analysis - Use of SAS package, IITA/WAAPP/PCU/SLARI, Njala (January 11-15, 2016)
Second Annual Research Conference - NUSAA/USL/SLARI, Njala Campus (May 3-5, 2016). Theme: Building Resilience through Research
Training Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming - WAAPP activities in Sierra Leone for National Research Scientists and Extension Workers, IITA/WAAPP/PCU/SLARI, J & E Campus View-Bo (March 17-21, 2014)
Validation of Climate Smart Agriculture Mission Report - Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), FAO Country Head Office (April 25, 2018)
SADSC End of Project Oral Presentation - "Pest and diseases of cassava in Sierra Leone" - Experience from West African Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) (December 2017)
Training of Farmers and Crop Protection Staff - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) on pest, disease and weed identification and surveillance, WAAPP (August 15 - September 2, 2015)
Regional Workshop - Negative externalities of intensification of soil cultivated in peri-urban areas: methods and alternative assessment tools and practices, CORAF/WECARD, Saly, Senegal (February 2016)
Exchange Visit (Study Tour) - West African Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) countries to Embrapa, Brazil. Organised by CORAF (August 2013)
Training Programme - For staff and technical committee members of Sierra Leone Standards Bureau, Freetown (May 24 - June 4, 2010)
11th Triennial Symposium - International Society of Tropical Root Crops Africa Branch, Kinshasa, Congo DRC (October 4-10, 2010)
Cassava Value Chain Development Project Consultation - Supported by Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), Santano House (June 27, 2008)
SLARI Operational Plan Workshop - Kimbima Hotel, Aberdeen, Freetown (May 5-7, 2008)
SLARI Strategic Planning Workshop - Kimbima Hotel, Aberdeen, Freetown (March 3-7, 2008)
Workshop on Dissemination of New Agricultural Technologies in Africa (DONATA) - Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Njala (February 23-24, 2008)
Workshop on Research-into-Use (RIU) - Organised by DFID, Bintumani Conference Hall, Aberdeen, Freetown (March 9, 2007)
Managing Agricultural Research for Development Workshop - Within innovation systems perspective, Organised by NARCC in collaboration with ISNAR Division of IFPRI (October 2-7, 2006)
Research Fellowship - Pathology laboratory, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria. Research to Nourish Africa Programme (2006)
Workshop on Plant Health Innovation - "Mobile Plant Clinic Sierra Leone", Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Food Security in collaboration with Global Plant Clinic (December 2005)
Regional Training Workshop on Scientific Writing - Sponsored by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CTA) ACP-EC Cotonou Agreement, CSIR, Accra, Ghana (May 23-31, 2005)
CTA/UAAB Regional Course on Scientific Data Management - Sponsored by CTA ACP-EC Cotonou Agreement, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (March 1-12, 2004)
Annual Workshop Programme Review Conference - Theme: New rice for food security, Rice Research Station Rokupr, Santano House, Freetown (May 15-16, 2003)
Annual Workshop Programme Review Conference - Theme: Promoting Agricultural Productivity through participatory research, Rice Research Station Rokupr, IPAM (May 7-8, 2004)
National Workshop on IAEA Technical Co-operation Project Design - Ministry of Energy and Power, Institute of Education (INSTEAD) (June 4-5, 2003)
State of the Art Workshop on Special Programme for Food Security - Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) in collaboration with FAO, FAO Head Office, Aberdeen Road (May 5-9, 2003)
National Symposium on Operationalising the Right to Food - Bintumani Hotel, Aberdeen, Freetown. MAFFS in collaboration with FAO (May 19-21, 2003)
Training Programme on Information Retrieval System - Using the Essential Electronic Library (TEEAL), funded by UNDP, Njala University College Computer Service Division (June 16, 2002)
Promotion of Root and Tuber Crops Field Day - Processing and utilisation, funded by Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), USA through IITA Ibadan, Youyi Building Grounds, Freetown (September 23, 1999)
Seminar on Miniset Technology - Distribution of improved seed yam, sponsored by IAR and IITA, Department of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture, Freetown (June 6, 1999)
Leadership and Management Training Workshop - Entebbe, Uganda. Organised by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (November 2013)
Social Enterprises Course on Ginger Production - International Trade Centre, Switzerland in collaboration with Ministries of Agriculture and Trade (SLEDIC), Institute of Agricultural Research, Njala (January 8-19, 2008)
Country Team Leaders Workshop - Implementation of the West African Virus Epidemiology Project, Abidjan (October 14-18, 2019)
Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation - Module 1: Country Profile (October 24, 2019)
Public Lecture - Significance of the African cassava mosaic disease in Sierra Leone, in collaboration with Department of Micro-Biology, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Annual Work Programme Review Conferences - In-house critic (workshops) and scientific papers presented at seminars organised by the Institute of Agricultural Research (2000 - Present)
Contact Info
Education
Publications & Research
Dr. Alusaine Edward Samura
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
A. Mansaray, A. J. Sundifu, A. E. Samura, F. B. Massaquoi, D. D. Quee, S. N. Fomba and M. T. Moseray. (2012). Cassava Genotype Evaluation for Grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L.) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) Susceptibility in Southern Sierra Leone. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 2(6):294-299.
A. E. Samura, S. N. Fomba and A. G. O. Dixon. (2013) Mitigating the effect of African Cassava Mosaic Disease (ACMD) on Cassava Productivity in Sierra Leone: Past and Present Efforts. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 3(7):353-361
Sheku Max Kanteh, Alusiane E. Samura, Hassan Jalloh. (2013). Weeding and Plant Density Effects on Weed Density, Agronomic Traits and Grain Weight of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in Sierra Leone. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 3(3): 117-128. DOI: 10.5923
Alusaine E. Samura, Festus B. Massaquoi, Augustine Mansaray, P. Lava Kumar, J. P. C. Koroma, S. N. Fomba, A. G. O. Dixon. (2014). Status and Diversity of the Cassava Mosaic Disease Causal Agents in Sierra Leone. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 4(3): 246-254
Norman, J. E., Kanteh, S. M., Samura, A. E. and Mansaray, A. (2014). Farmer knowledge and management of key pests for okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench in Sierra Leone. Journal of Harmonized Research in Applied Sciences, 2(4): 328-340
P. E. Norman, J. B. A. Whyte, A. E. Samura, A. Massaquoi, L. Sesay, A. G. O. Dixon, S. N. Fomba, M. T. Benya, and M. M. Sowa. (2015). Effect of staking and non-staking systems on disease severity, yield and quality attributes of yams (Dioscorea alata). Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 2(4):219-229.
Alusaine E. Samura, Sheku M. Kanteh, Johnny E. Norman and Sahr N. Fomba. (2016). Integrated Pest Management Options for the Cassava Mosaic Disease in Sierra Leone. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research, Volume 5, Issue 3, ISSN (Online) 2319-1473.
Dan David Quee, Joseph Sarkodie-Addo, Stephanie Duku, Alusaine Edward Samura, Abdul Rahman Conteh, Jenneh Fatima Bebeley & Janatu Veronica Sesay. (2016). Economic Evaluation of Weed Control and Herbicide Residues on Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Ghana. Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 8, No. 7; 2016. ISSN 1916-9752 E-ISSN 1916-9760. Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education.
Alusaine E. Samura, Kepifri A. Lakoh, Osman Nabay, Sahr N. Fomba & James P. C. Koroma. (2017). Effect of Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) on Yield and Profitability of Cassava and Gari Production Enterprises in Sierra Leone. Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 9, No. 2.
Abdul Rahman Conteh, Alusaine Edward Samura, Emmanuel Hinckley, Osman Nabay and Mohamed Saimah Kamara. (2017). Identifying the potential of some heavy metals toxicity in urban and peri-urban cropping systems in Sierra Leone. Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice, Volume 2: 74-85. Published 21st September, 2017. ISSN: 2536-7072.
Patrick M. Ngegba, Ololade A. Enikuomehin, Clement G. Afolabi, Aderonke K. Akintokun, Ayotokunbo O. Egbontan, Salia M. Kanneh And Alusaine E. Samura. (2017). Evaluation of some plant extracts on mycelia growth and sporulation density of fungal pathogens of groundnut (arachis hypogaea l.) in-vitro. International Journal of Development Research, Vol. 07, Issue 07: 13808-13814, July, 2017
Samura A. E., Fomba S. N., Conteh A. R., Mansaray A., Norman J. E., et al. (2018). Screening and Identifying Farmers' Preferred Varieties for Adaptability and Resistance to Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) in Sierra Leone. J Plant Sci Crop Protec, 1(1): 104
Osman Nabay, Abdul R. Conteh, Alusaine E. Samura, Mathew L. S. Gboku, Martin Koroma, Fallah S. Kassoh, Keiwoma M. Yila, James B. A. Whyte, Daniel S. Fornah, Isata Kamanda, Dan D. Quee and Festus B. Massaquoi. (2018). Economic Analysis of Gari Processing Systems in Sierra Leone. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 26(3): 1-10, 2018; Article no.AJAEES.42393 ISSN: 2320-7027
Alusaine E. Samura and Sahr N. Fomba. (2019). An overview of cassava mosaic disease and its implications for the productivity of cassava in Sierra Leone. CAB Reviews 2016 14, No. 027. doi: 10.1079/PAVSNNR201914027
Alimamy Fornah, Alusaine Samura and Yaema Fornah. (2020). The effect of cement as lime on rosette disease and cercospora leaf spot on groundnut grain yield. International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food Science (IJHAF), Vol-4, Issue-4, Jul-Aug, 2020. https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijhaf.4.4.6 ISSN: 2456-8635
Brewah, P. B., Sundufu, A. J. and Samura, A. E. (2023). Perceptions of Sierra Leonean Mango Farmers on the Pest Status and Current Management Practices for the Control of Fruit fly in Sierra Leone. Advances in Entomology. https://dx.doi.org/10.4236/
Torto, S., Samura, A., Sundufu, A., Quee, D., Musa, D., Kanu, S., Fomba, S., Norman, P. (2023). Grasshopper (Zonocerus variegatus L) Infestation and Root Dry Matter Content of Cassava as Influenced by Planting Date and Cassava Genotypes. Peruvian Journal of Agronomy, 7(1): 42-50. https://doi.org/10.21704/pja.v7i1.2001
Saffea Joseph Torto, Alusaine Edward Samura, Prince Emmanuel Norman, Dennis Peter Musa, Abu James Sundufu, Sheku Alfred Kanu, David Dan Quee and Sahr Ngoba Fomba. (2023). Farmers' perception on severity, crop loss and management practices of variegated grasshopper (Zonocerus variegatus L.) on cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Sierra Leone. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 09(01): 034–043. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/msarr.2023.9.1.0129
Dan David Quee, Marco David Tarawallie, Musa Decius Saffa, Abdulai Sillah and Abu James Sundufu. (2023). Orange-fleshed potato cultivars' responsiveness to herbicides and weed species interruption in Njala, Moyamba District, Southern Sierra Leone. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 19(03): 1421–1427. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.3.1435
Samura, A. E., Joseph, B., Vandi, A. and Prince, E. N. (2024). Efficacy of Various Disease Management Options and Evaluation of Farmers' Fields for Major Diseases of Rice in Sierra Leone. Annals of Plant Sciences, 13.03: 6212-6228.
Amara, V.; Samura, A. E.; Norman, P. E.; Kanu, S. A.; Karim, K. Y.; Tiendrebeogo, F.; Eni, A. O.; Pita, J. S. (2024). Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Germplasm from Sierra Leone Based on Agro-Morphological and Culinary Traits. Preprints 2024, 2024050236. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0236.v1
Johnny Ernest Norman, Dan David Quee, Philip Jimia Kamanda, Alusaine Edward Samura. (2019). Influence of Plant Spacing on Insect Population, Growth and Yield of Okra in Sierra Leone. American Journal of Entomology, 3(2): 49-55. doi: 10.11648/j.aje.20190302.14
Vandi Amara, Alusaine Edward Samura, Prince Emmanuel Norman, Sheku Alfred Kanu, Kumba Yannah Karim, Fidèle Tiendrebeogo, Angela Obiageli Eni and Justin S. Pita. (2024). Characterization of the Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Germplasm in Sierra Leone Based on Agro-Morphological and Culinary Traits. Horticulturae, 10, 640. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10060640
Alusaine Edward Samura, Joseph Beamah, Vandi Amara and Prince Emmanuel Norman. (2024). Efficacy of Various Disease Management Options and Evaluation of Farmers' Fields for Major Diseases of Rice in Sierra Leone. Annals of Plant Sciences, Volume, issue 03: 6228.
Alusaine Edward Samura, Vandi Amara, Fatmata Binta Samura. (2024). Evaluation of Irish Potato Genotypes (Solanum tuberosum L.) Against Diseases for Adaptability in Sierra Leone. International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences, Vol.10, No.4: 157-164
Alusaine Edward Samura, Pricellia Nornor Watson, Vandi Amara, Prince Emmanuel Norman, Musa Decius Saffa. (2024). Pests, Diseases, Growth and Yield of Tomato as Influenced by Variety and Cultivation Technology. Journal of Plant Sciences, Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024, ISSN Print: 2331-0723, DOI: 10.11648/j.jps
Paul Borbor Brewah, Alusaine Edward Samura, Abu James Sundufu, Vandi Amara, Raymonda Adeline Bernadette Johnson. (2024). Perceptions of Sierra Leonean Mango Farmers on the Pest Status and Current Management Practices for the Control of Fruit Fly in Sierra Leone. Advances in Entomology, 13: 94-106. https://doi.org/10.4236/ae.2025.131006
Alusaine Edward Samura, Vandi Amara, Raymonda Johnson, Dan David Quee, Musa Decius Saffa, Marco David Tarawally, Kevin Barry Rice, Alieu Mohamed Bah. (2025). Efficacy of Insecticidal Net in Controlling Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Population and Damage on Maize (Zea mays L.) in Sierra Leone. American Journal of Entomology, vol.9, No.1: 55-62
Alusaine Edward Samura, Jepson Kebbie, Vandi Amara, David Dan Quee, Joseph Musa. (2025). Incidence, Severity, and Distribution of Cassava Bacteria Blight Disease in Sierra Leone. American Journal of Plant Biology, vol.10, No.1: 1-9.
Samura, A. E., Flomo, W., Amara, V., Quee, D. D., & Kallon, V. I. (2025). Influence of variety and cultivation technologies on cucumber growth, yield and insect pests management in Sierra Leone. Archives of Current Research International, 25(7): 375–388. https://doi.org/10.9734/ACRI/2025/v25i7307
Mansaray, A. H. D., Samura, A. E., Amara, V., & Quee, D. D. (2025). Assessing farmers' perception and knowledge in the management of economically important insect pests of rice in Sierra Leone. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 19(7): 72–83. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i71082
Saffa, M., Samura, A., Bah, M., Eni, A., Tibiri, E., Sagnon, A., Tiendrébéogo, A., Pita, J., Norman, P., & Johnson, R. (2025). Detection of cassava mosaic disease and assessment of selected agronomic traits of cassava (Manihot esculenta). Horticulturae, 11(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11060618
Saffa, M. D., Samura, A. E., Bah, M. A., Eni, A. O., Tibiri, E. B., Zongo, S., Amoakon, W. J.-L., Tiendrébéogo, F., Pita, J. S., & Norman, P. E. (2025). Identification and distribution of begomoviruses infecting cassava fields in Sierra Leone. Plants, 14(14): 2142. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14142142
Torto, S. J., Sundufu, A. J., Samura, A. E., Fomba, S. N., Musa, D. P., Kanu, S. A., & Norman, P. E. (2024). Oviposition Site Preference and Its Effects on Subsequent Development of Variegated Grasshopper (Zonocerus variegatus L.) under Laboratory Conditions. Advances in Entomology, 12(3): 143-154.
Torto, S. J., Norman, P. E., Samura, A. E., Fomba, S. N., Musa, P. D., Norman, J. E., & Kanu, S. A. (2025). Estimation of Cassava Crop Loss as Influenced by Grasshoppers (Zonocerus variegatus L) Infestation under Protected and Unprotected Field Conditions. Advances in Entomology, 13(3): 255-270.
Conference Proceedings
Alusaine E. Samura, Augustine Mansaray, Sheku Max Kantek, Denis K. Amara, Musa Saffa, David D. Quee, Alimu Mansaray, Abdul R. Conteh and James B. A. Whyte. (2017). Seasonal Variation, Distribution and Severity of Major Diseases of Cassava in Sierra Leone. Njala University Society for Academic Advancement (NUSAA). Fouray Bay College, University of Sierra Leone.
A. E. Samura, F. B. Massaquoi, D. Quee, L. C. Marrah, G. Samba, S. N. Fomba and A. G. O. Dixon. (2012). Current status of Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum L) production and constraint in Sierra Leone. Proceedings of the 11th Triennial Symposium of the ISTRC-AB held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa, D.R Congo. 4-8 October, 2010.
A. E. Samura and M. D. Thomas. (2002). The effect of the African cassava mosaic disease on the yield and yield components of four cassava varieties in Sierra Leone. International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC).
A. E. Samura, J. Bart, L. Kumar, F. B. Massaquoi, J. P. C. Koroma, M. T. Lahai, S. N. Fomba, D. S. Fornah and A. G. O. Dixon. (2013). Identifying Cassava Mosaic Disease Resistant Genotypes For Industrial And Local Uses In Sierra Leone. Proceedings of the 12th Triennial Symposium of the International Society of Tropical Root Crops – Africa Branch (ISTRC–AB) Accra, Ghana. 29th September - 3rd October 2013. In press.
F. B. Massaquoi, A. E. Samura, A. Mansaray, S. N. Fomba, D. S. Fornah, A. Massaquoi, L. Sesay and A. G. O. Dixon. (2012). Participatory Varietal Selection Of Orange-fleshed Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Genotypes For Increased Productivity And Nutritional Status Of Farm Families In Sierra Leone. Presented at the Second Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership, held on the 18-22 June, 2012 at the Commonwealth Resort, Muyunyo, Kampala, Uganda.
F. B. Massaquoi, A. E. Samura, A. Mansaray, D. D. Quee, D. S. Fornah, L. Sesay, A. Massaquoi, M. T. Benya, and S. N. Fomba. (2013). On-farm participatory evaluation of improved cassava genotypes (Manihot esculenta) in Sierra Leone. 12th International Symposium of the ISTRC Africa Branch, Accra, Ghana, 30th September to 5th October, 2013.
Fomba, S. N., Massaquoi, F. B., Norman, P. E., Samura, A. E., Mansaray, A., Tucker, M. J., Jalloh, A., Dixon, A. G. O., Sawi, M. K., Anthony, N. A., Sowe, S., Beah, A. A., Benya, M. T., Fornah, D. S., Sartie, A., Onadipe, O. Sanni, I. O. and Sanyang, O. (2010). Current status of root and tuber crops improvement, production and utilization in Sierra Leone. 11th Symposium of ISTRC - AB
Massaquoi, F. B., Samura, A. E., Mansaray, A., Fornah, D. S., Fomba, S. N. and Dixon, A. G. O. (2010). Farmers participatory approach to breeding for superior cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genotypes in Sierra Leone. 11th Symposium of ISTRC - AB
Moseray, M. T., Samura, A. E. and Mansaray, A. (2010). Improving elite cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) lines in the upland of Njala, Southern Sierra Leone. 5th World cowpea conference, Saly, Senegal
P. E. Norman, J. B. A. Whyte, A. E. Samura, A. Massaquoi, L. Sesay, A. G. O. Dixon, S. N. Fomba, M. T. Benya and M. M. Sowa. (2013). Evaluation of introduced yam genotypes in three agro-ecologies of Sierra Leone. In: Proceedings of the 12th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 3-6 October 2013.
S. N. Fomba, F. B. Massaquoi, A. E. Samura, D. S. Fornah, A. Massaquoi, and M. T. Benya. (2012). Innovative systems to improve small to medium scale cassava processing in Sierra Leone. Proceedings of the 11th Triennial Symposium of the ISTRC-AB held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa, D. R Congo. 4-8 October, 2010.
S. N. Fomba, F. B. Massaquoi, P. E. Norman, A. E. Samura, A. Mansaray, A. Jalloh, A. G. O. Dixon, N. A. Anthony, M. T. Benya, D. S. Fornah, M. K. Sawi, A. Sartie, O. Onadipe and I. O. Sanni. (2012). Current status of root and tuber crops improvement, production and utilization in Sierra Leone. Proceedings of the 11th Triennial Symposium of the ISTRC-AB held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa, D. R Congo. 4-8 October, 2010
S. N. Fomba, J. B. A. Whyte, F. B. Massaquoi, P. E. Norman, A. E. Samura, A. Mansaray, N. M. Anthony, M. T. Benya, A. G. O. Dixon, M. L. S. Gboku, D. S. Fornah, L. Sesay, A. Massaquoi and F. Kobba. (2013). Advances in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and Yam (Dioscorea spp.) Breeding and Development in Sierra Leone: 2008-2012. Proceedings of the 12th Triennial Symposium of the International Society of Tropical Root Crops – Africa Branch (ISTRC–AB) Accra Ghana. 29th September - 3rd October 2013.
K. M. Yila, J. F. Bebeley, O. Nabay, A. E. Samura, A. Mansaray, A. R. Conteh. (2016). The effect of cassava plant architecture on crop productivity in various cassava-maize cropping systems in Sierra Leone. West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Ghana) National Centre of Specialisation on Root and Tuber Crops. Regional Conference held in CSIR Crops Research Institute, Fumesua, Kumasi-Ghana 1st - 7th May 2016.
Research Projects
2017-2018
Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) and Helen Keller International (HKI)
Institutional Research: Orange Flesh Sweet Potato Project
Theme/Course: Adoption Likelihood Analyses of Orange Flesh Sweet Potato in Sierra Leone
2016
Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC)
Institutional Research: CORAF Project
Theme: Negative Externalities of Intensification of Land Cultivated in Peri-Urban Areas: Methods and Tools Assessment and Alternative Practices in Sierra Leone
2014-2015
West Africa Agricultural Productivity Project
Funded by: World Bank
Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC)
2014
Dissemination of New Agricultural Technologies in Africa (DONATA)
Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC)
Funded by: CORAF/WECARD
2012-2014
Plan Sierra Leone and Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI)
Project: Innovative approaches to food security in Sierra Leone
Funded by: European Union
2009
Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)
Project: Cassava Value Addition Project
Implemented in partnership with: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)