Soil properties vary according to the topography. They affect water uptake and root exploration in the soil. Consequently, they may also influence the spread of plant–parasitic nematodes. This study reports on the effect of toposequence-related variations in soil on banana yields, foliar nutrient...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Delvaux, B.
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Waele, D. de
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[The influence of the topographic position within highlands of Western Rwanda on the interactions between banana (Musa spp. AAAEA), parasitic nematodes and soil factors]
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The influence of the topographic position within highlands of Western Rwanda on the interactions between banana (Musa spp. AAAEA), parasitic nematodes and soil factors
Crop plant association with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) often prove beneficial to crop productivity through a number of mechanisms, such as improved access to nutrients and water, pest and disease suppression. Banana and plantain are both mycorrhizal plants, with a number of studies demons...
Jefwa, J.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Elsen, A.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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[Benefits and potential use of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in banana and plantain systems in Africa]
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Benefits and potential use of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in banana and plantain systems in Africa
In the East-African Great Lakes Region, low crop yields due to widespread soil infertility involve difficulties to cope with demographic pressure. Banana cropping systems are widespread and crucial for people livelihood. Improving their sustainability requires a better understanding of nutrient d...
Delstanche, S.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Delvaux, B.
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[Storage of nutriments in black anthropogenic soils from the East-African Great Lakes Region]
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Storage of nutriments in black anthropogenic soils from the East-African Great Lakes Region
A survey was carried out in 108 fields in Rwanda to identify constraints to banana productivity in three regions: Ruhengeri (young volcanic soils), Gitarama–Butare (soils derived from granitic rocks), and Kibungo (weathered soils from schistose materials). Data were recorded for the single cultiv...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Germeau, G.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Delvaux, B.
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[Identification of constraints to banana production in three ecoregions of Rwanda]
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Identification of constraints to banana production in three ecoregions of Rwanda
Mulch applications generally have a large beneficial effect on the productivity of important perennial cash crops in the East African Highlands such as bananas (Musa spp.) and coffee (Coffea spp.), due to the conservation of soil moisture and the improvement of soil fertility. However, the availa...
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Twagirayezu, A.
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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[Effect of Guatamala grass (Tripsacum laxum) mulch applications on soil moisture conservation and soil fertility status]
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Effect of Guatamala grass (Tripsacum laxum) mulch applications on soil moisture conservation and soil fertility status
Xanthomonas Wilt of Banana (BXW) is a complex problem in the African Great Lakes Region that is affecting the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. Since the first disease reports from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2001, BXW has been studied widely. The majority of thes...
McCampbell, M.
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Schut, Marc
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Bergh, I. van den
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Schagen, B. van
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Blomme, Guy
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Njukwe, E.
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Leeuwis, C.
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[Xanthomonas wilt of banana (BXW) in Central Africa: opportunities, challenges, and pathways for citizen science and ICT-based control and prevention strategies]
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Xanthomonas wilt of banana (BXW) in Central Africa: opportunities, challenges, and pathways for citizen science and ICT-based control and prevention strategies
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Gold, C.S.
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Okech, S.H.O.
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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Waele, D. de
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[Soil quality problems in East African banana systems and their relation with other yield loss factors]
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Soil quality problems in East African banana systems and their relation with other yield loss factors
Delstanche, S.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Delvaux, B.
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[Mineral and organic contribution to nutrient pool in black anthropogenic soils from the African Great Lakes Region]
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Mineral and organic contribution to nutrient pool in black anthropogenic soils from the African Great Lakes Region
Root colonization, soil population density and diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi were assessed in 188 banana fields in contrasting soil types across five eco-regions in Rwanda (Butare–Gitarama, Gashonga, Bugarama, Kibungo, Ruhengeri). Root colonization was observed in all banana plan...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Jefwa, J.M.
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Delvaux, B.
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Declerck, S.
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[Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the East African Highland banana cropping systems as related to edapho-climatic conditions and management practices : case study of Rwanda]
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the East African Highland banana cropping systems as related to edapho-climatic conditions and management practices : case study of Rwanda
This study assessed the on-farm Musa germplasm diversity across different agro-ecologies of Rwanda and the socio-economic utilization options and selection practices that create/maintain this diversity on-farm. Methodology and results: A Musa germplasm diagnostic survey was carried out in 2007 in...
Ocimati, W.
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Blomme, Guy
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Karamura, D.
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Rutikanga, A.
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Ragama, P.E.
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Nsabimana, A.
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Murekezi, C.
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[Musa germplasm diversity status across a wide range of agro-ecological zones in Rwanda]
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Musa germplasm diversity status across a wide range of agro-ecological zones in Rwanda