Tropical montane forests provide an important natural laboratory to test ecological theory. While it is well-known that some aspects of forest structure change with altitude, little is known on the effects of altitude on above ground biomass (AGB), particularly with regard to changing height-diam...
Imani, G.
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Boyemba, F.
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Lewis, S.
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Nabahungu, N.L.
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Calders, K.
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Zapfack, L.
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Riera, B.
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Balegamire, C.
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Cuni-Sanchez, A.
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[Height-diameter allometry and above ground biomass in tropical montane forests: insights from the Albertine Rift in Africa]
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Height-diameter allometry and above ground biomass in tropical montane forests: insights from the Albertine Rift in Africa
Multifunctional soil conservation strategies have the capacity to control soil erosion as well as increase its quality, thus leading to sustained yields as long as planners have knowledge on the severity of soil loss. A comprehensive methodology that integrates Revised Universal Soil Loss Equatio...
Kabirigi, M.
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Mugambi, S.
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Musana, B.S.
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Ngoga, G.T.
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Muhutu, J.C.
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Rutebuka, J.
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Ruganzu, V.
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Nzeyimana, I.
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Nabahungu, N.L.
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[Estimation of soil erosion risk, its valuation and economic implications for agricultural production in western part of Rwanda]
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Estimation of soil erosion risk, its valuation and economic implications for agricultural production in western part of Rwanda
Green manure of multipurpose trees is known to be a good source of nutrients to crop. However, most agroforestry species do not have adequate phosphorus in their leaves. Supplementing green manure with moderate dose of P is a beneficial strategy to improve food security in Rwanda. This study exam...
Mukuralinda, A.
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Tenywa, J.S.
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Verchot, Louis V.
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Obua, J.
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Nabahungu, N.L.
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Chianu, J.N.
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[Phosphorus uptake and maize response to organic and inorganic fertilizer inputs in Rubona, Southern Province of Rwanda]
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Phosphorus uptake and maize response to organic and inorganic fertilizer inputs in Rubona, Southern Province of Rwanda
Aflatoxins are noxious secondary metabolites, of certain fungal species, found in food and feed. Contamination of a commodity with aflatoxins is associated with production and storage losses, and subsequently less food availability. Aflatoxins can also pose human health risks and represent a barr...
Udomkun, Patchimaporn
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Mutegi, C.
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Assfaw Wossen, Tesfamicheal
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Atehnkeng, J.
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Nabahungu, N.L.
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Njukwe, E.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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[Occurrence of aflatoxin in agricultural produce from local markets in Burundi and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Occurrence of aflatoxin in agricultural produce from local markets in Burundi and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Improving food security and environmental conservation should be the main targets of innovative farming systems. Conservation agriculture (CA), based on minimum tillage, crop residue retention and crop rotations has been proposed against poor agricultural productivity and soil degradation. This p...
Kabirigi, M.
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Musana, B
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Ngetich, F.K.
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Mugwe, J.
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Mukuralinda, A.
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Nabahungu, N.L.
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[Applicability of conservation agriculture for climate change adaptation in Rwanda’s situation]
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Applicability of conservation agriculture for climate change adaptation in Rwanda’s situation
Conservation agriculture (CA) is becoming popular in sub-Saharan Africa as potential solution to soil degradation. However, most findings are based on large scale, mechanized agricultural production systems which are not easy to apply within the smallholder farmer’s context. This study assessed t...
Kabirigi, M.
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Ngetich, F.K.
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Mwetu, K.K.
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Rushemuka, P.
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Wasige, E.J.
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Ruganzu, V.M.
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Nabahungu, N.L.
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[Implications of tillage practices, management of soil surface and fertilizer application on sustainable dryland agriculture: a case study of Eastern Rwanda]
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Implications of tillage practices, management of soil surface and fertilizer application on sustainable dryland agriculture: a case study of Eastern Rwanda