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Selected PublicationsEarly in-season application of potassium nitrate fertilizer improves tuber performance of Colorado Russet Potato., Samuel YC Essah,David G Holm
Effect of supplimental application of potassium acetate on Mesa Russet performance in the field, Salah Abdelsalam,Samuel YC Essah,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
Irrigation and nitrogen management influenced potato (Solamum tuberosum L) productivity in the San Lujis Valley, Abdulssamad Barka,Samuel YC Essah,Allan A Andales,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
Optimizing phosphorus fertilizer managmeent for maximum phosphorus use efficiency and maximum economic returns in potato production , Samuel YC Essah
Response of Colorado Potato Cultivar 'Mesa Russet' to deficit irrigation and nitrogen application rate., Abdulssamad Barka,Samuel YC Essah,Allan A Andales,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
Response of Colorado potato cultivar Rocky mountain Russet to nitrogen fertilizer applciation rate, Salah Abdelsalam,Samuel YC Essah,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
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AwardsCollege of Agricultural Science Recognition Award for dedication and contributions to CSU's Potato Improvement Program, 2019, Received, Colorado State University
Colorado State University Extension recognition award for fifteen years of service, 2017, Received, Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Science Recognition Award for Potato Improvement, 2017, Received, Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Science Recognition Award for Potato Improvement, 2014, Received, Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Science Team Research Award, 2013, Received, College of Agricultural Science
Improvement of Potato Production in Mexico through Outstanding Research, 2013, Received, Innovak Global
Outstanding Researcher, Bio Soil Amendments, 2013, Received, Innovak Global
Outstanding Lecturer in the Root Dynamics Regulation Forum, 2012, Received, Innovak Global
Planning and Executing a Successful Annual Meeting, 2012, Received, Potato Association of America
Technology Transfer Award, 2010, Received, Colorado State University Research Foundation
Commonwealth Scholarship, 1991, Received, Canadian Government
Distinguished Student Award, 1989, Received, University of Science and Technology
Samuel Essah
Associate Professor
Agricultural Experiment Station
Education
Alabama A & M University, Plant and Soil Science, 1999, Ph D
University of Guelph, Crop Production and Physiology, 1994, MS
University of Science and Technology, Agricultural Science, 1989, BS
CV
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Dr. Samuel Essah is the leader of the potato management and whole plant physiology program at the San Luis Valley Research Center, Colorado State University. His research emphasis is on developing field management guidelines for the successful, sustainable, and economic production of potato cultivars, which optimize their genetic potential, while minimizing economic input and environmental degradation. Samuel is Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Potato Research, and was director of the Potato Association of America, and Director of the Association of African Agricultural Professionals in North America.
Selected Publications
Effect of supplimental application of potassium acetate on Mesa Russet performance in the field, Salah Abdelsalam,Samuel YC Essah,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
Irrigation and nitrogen management influenced potato (Solamum tuberosum L) productivity in the San Lujis Valley, Abdulssamad Barka,Samuel YC Essah,Allan A Andales,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
Optimizing phosphorus fertilizer managmeent for maximum phosphorus use efficiency and maximum economic returns in potato production , Samuel YC Essah
Response of Colorado Potato Cultivar 'Mesa Russet' to deficit irrigation and nitrogen application rate., Abdulssamad Barka,Samuel YC Essah,Allan A Andales,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
Response of Colorado potato cultivar Rocky mountain Russet to nitrogen fertilizer applciation rate, Salah Abdelsalam,Samuel YC Essah,Jessica G Davis,David G Holm
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Awards
Colorado State University Extension recognition award for fifteen years of service, 2017, Received, Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Science Recognition Award for Potato Improvement, 2017, Received, Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Science Recognition Award for Potato Improvement, 2014, Received, Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Science Team Research Award, 2013, Received, College of Agricultural Science
Improvement of Potato Production in Mexico through Outstanding Research, 2013, Received, Innovak Global
Outstanding Researcher, Bio Soil Amendments, 2013, Received, Innovak Global
Outstanding Lecturer in the Root Dynamics Regulation Forum, 2012, Received, Innovak Global
Planning and Executing a Successful Annual Meeting, 2012, Received, Potato Association of America
Technology Transfer Award, 2010, Received, Colorado State University Research Foundation
Commonwealth Scholarship, 1991, Received, Canadian Government
Distinguished Student Award, 1989, Received, University of Science and Technology