Performance of commonly grown agroforestry woody species was assessed at two locations in southern Nigeria, on an Alfisol (Oxic Paleustalf) at Ibadan in the forest-savanna transition zone and on an Ultisol (Typic Paleudult) at Onne in the forest zone, with annual rainfall of 1280 and 2400 mm resp...
Kang, B.
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Akinnifesi, F.K.
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Ladipo, D.O.
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[Performance of selected woody agroforestry species grown on an Alfisol and an Ultisol in the humid lowland of West Africa, and their effects on on soil properties]
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Performance of selected woody agroforestry species grown on an Alfisol and an Ultisol in the humid lowland of West Africa, and their effects on on soil properties
Growing maize (Zea mays L.) in association with legume trees in agroforestry arrangements has been shown to increase yields in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa; however, the stability of crop yields has not been critically analyzed in the various cropping systems that integrate leguminous trees. ...
Sileshi, Gudeta W.
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Kassa Debusho L
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Akinnifesi, F.K.
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[Can Integration of Legume Trees Increase Yield Stability in Rainfed Maize Cropping Systems in Southern Africa?]
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Can Integration of Legume Trees Increase Yield Stability in Rainfed Maize Cropping Systems in Southern Africa?
The effects of five agroforestry woody species (Dactyladenia barteri, Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala, Senna siamea andTreculia africana) on the surface aasting activity ofHyperiodrilus africanus were studied in an Alfisol (Oxic Paleustalf) in southwestern Nigeria. Casting activity under...
Kang, B.
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Akinnifesi, F.K.
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Pleysier, J.L.
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[Effect of agroforestry woody species on earthwarm activities and physicochemical properties of warm casts]
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Effect of agroforestry woody species on earthwarm activities and physicochemical properties of warm casts
The cultivation of indigenous and exotic fruits for sub-Saharan Africa’s domestic markets can bring increased revenues for smallholders and improve the diets of local consumers. There are, however, many bottlenecks which need to be addressed so that wider benefits from such activities are realise...
Jamnadass, Ramni H.
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Dawson, Ian K.
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Franzel, Steven
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Leakey, R.R.B.
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Mithöfer, D.
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Akinnifesi, F.K.
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Tchoundjeu, Z.
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[Improving livelihoods and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa through the promotion of indigenous and exotic fruit production in smallholders’ agroforestry systems: a review]
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Improving livelihoods and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa through the promotion of indigenous and exotic fruit production in smallholders’ agroforestry systems: a review
This study evaluated the performance of tree legumes and other soil fertility management innovations
used by farmers. The objectives of the study were to: examine the extent that farm attributes, typology of
farmers and field management practices have affected the adaptation and use of agroforest...
Akinnifesi, F.K.
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Sileshi, Gudeta W.
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Franzel, Steven
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Ajayi, Oluyede C.
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Harawa, R
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Makumba, W
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Chakeredza, S.
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Mngomba, S
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Wolf, J.J. de
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Chianu, J.N.
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[On-farm assessment of legume fallows and other soil fertility management options used by smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi]
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On-farm assessment of legume fallows and other soil fertility management options used by smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi