Cutting and carrying of mulch from established tree plots is an alternative to in situ mulch in agroforestry systems. Through the cut-and-carry method, the undesirable e ects of tree-crop competition characterized by in situ mulching can be avoided. An economic evaluation of the cut-and-carry met...
Kormawa, P.M.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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Sanginga, N.
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[Economic evaluation of using mulch from multipurpose trees in maizebased production systems in southwestern Nigeria]
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Economic evaluation of using mulch from multipurpose trees in maizebased production systems in southwestern Nigeria
Field studies were conducted during the 2014 and 2015 wet seasons at Zaria in the northern Guinea savanna and at Iburu in the southern Guinea savanna of Nigeria to determine the productivity of maize– soybean intercropping system. There were four treatment combinations in the experiment: sole mai...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Tofa, A.I.
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Ademulegun, T.
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Solomon, R.
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Shehu, H.
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Kamai, N.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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[Maize-soybean intercropping for sustainable intensification of cereal-legume cropping systems in northern Nigeria]
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Maize-soybean intercropping for sustainable intensification of cereal-legume cropping systems in northern Nigeria
Maize (Zea mays L.) is cultivated under a broad range of climatic conditions in West and Central Africa (WCA). Unfortunately, maize production is constrained by a host of abiotic and biotic stresses, including drought, low soil fertility, diseases, insect pests, and the parasitic weed Striga herm...
Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Badu-Apraku, B.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Menkir, A.
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Ajala, S.O.
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[Maize revolution in West and Central Africa: an overview]
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Maize revolution in West and Central Africa: an overview
Soybean (Glycine max) is a major cash crop in the savannas of Nigeria although productivity is typically constrained by poor soil fertility. The objective of this research was to determine the interactive effect of N and P on soybean productivity in the northern Guinea and Sudan savannas of north...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.
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[Phosphorus and nitrogen fertilization of soybean in the Nigerian savanna]
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Phosphorus and nitrogen fertilization of soybean in the Nigerian savanna
Striga hermonthica is a serious biotic constraint to sorghum production in the dry savannas of subSaharan Africa but the use of improved cultivars and appropriate planting dates may help to control the weed. A two year trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of sowing dates on four sorghum cul...
Ekeleme, F.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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Chikoye, D.
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Dugje, I.Y.
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Tegbaru, A.
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[Effect of sowing date on Striga infestation and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) cultivars in the Sudan savanna of northeast Nigeria]
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Effect of sowing date on Striga infestation and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) cultivars in the Sudan savanna of northeast Nigeria
Field trials were conducted in 2005 and 2006 in Tilla (northern Guinea savanna) and Sabon-Gari (Sudan savanna) in northeast Nigeria to determine the performance of two improved cowpea varieties when relay-intercropped with early and late maize, 6 and 8 weeks after planting the maize. Grain yield,...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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Ewansiha, S.U.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Chikoye, D.
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Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.
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[Performance of semideterminate and indeterminate cowpeas relaycropped into maize in Northeast Nigeria]
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Performance of semideterminate and indeterminate cowpeas relaycropped into maize in Northeast Nigeria
The Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge Programme (SSA CP) was initiated with an overall objective of tackling poverty related issues among the rural farmers in sub-Saharan Africa through an innovation focussed approach referred to as Integrated Agricultural Research for development (IAR4D). This paper ...
Damisa, M.A.
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Sanni, S.A.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Ayanwale, A.
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[Household typology based analysis of livelihood strategies and poverty status in the Sudan Savannah of Nigeria: baseline conditions]
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Household typology based analysis of livelihood strategies and poverty status in the Sudan Savannah of Nigeria: baseline conditions
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) is one of the most important cereal crops grown in the dry savannas and semi-arid regions of West Africa under rain-fed conditions. Although total sorghum production in Nigeria has increased over the years, the average grain yield on farmers' fields has remai...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Chikoye, D.
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Dugje, I.Y.
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[Response of exotic sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) cultivars to planting date under natural infestation of Striga hermonthica (Del) Benth. in the Sudan savanna zone of northeast Nigeria]
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Response of exotic sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) cultivars to planting date under natural infestation of Striga hermonthica (Del) Benth. in the Sudan savanna zone of northeast Nigeria
Striga gesnerioides is considered a major constraint to improving cowpea productivity in the semi arid region of Africa. A field survey was conducted in a farmer participatory process in 100 cowpea fields to determine farmers’ crop production practices that influence infestation by the parasitic ...
Dugje, I.Y.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Ekeleme, F.
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[Evaluation of farmers crop production practices that determine Striga gesnerioides infestation of cowpea fields in Nigerian savannas]
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Evaluation of farmers crop production practices that determine Striga gesnerioides infestation of cowpea fields in Nigerian savannas
Striga hermonthica parasitism is a major constraint limiting Sorghum productivity in the Nigerian savanna. Field experiments were conducted in 2005 and 2006 rainy seasons to evaluate the response of sorghum varieties to striga infestation. A randomised complete block design was used to screen 12 ...
Dugje, I.Y.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Menkir, A.
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Chikoye, D.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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[Field evaluation of sorghum varieties to Striga hermonthica infestation in north eastern Nigerian savannas]
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Field evaluation of sorghum varieties to Striga hermonthica infestation in north eastern Nigerian savannas