Despite low yields and soil fertility problems, fertilizer use in the East African Highland banana (AAA-EA) production is absent. High fertilizer costs increase the need for site-specific fertilizer recommendations that address deficiencies. This study aimed to derive and compare norms for AAA-EA...
Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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[Norms for multivariate diagnosis of nutrient imbalance in the east African highland bananas (Musa spp. AAA)]
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Norms for multivariate diagnosis of nutrient imbalance in the east African highland bananas (Musa spp. AAA)
Banana is the primary food crop in Uganda, but yields are low due to a complex of abiotic and biotic constraints. However, quantitative information on the importance, interactions, and geographic distribution of yields and constraints is scanty. We monitored yields, biotic and abiotic constraints...
Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Tenywa, M.M.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Abiotic constraints override biotic constraints in East African highland banana systems]
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Abiotic constraints override biotic constraints in East African highland banana systems
Coffee and banana are major cash and food crops, respectively, for many smallholders in the East African highlands. Uganda is the largest banana producer and 2nd largest coffee producer in Africa. Both crops are predominantly grown as monocultures. However, coffee–banana intercropping is common i...
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Mukasa, D.
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Uringi, N.O.
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[Agronomic and economic benefits of coffee banana intercropping in Ugandas smallholder farming systems]
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Agronomic and economic benefits of coffee banana intercropping in Ugandas smallholder farming systems