On-farm and on-station field experiments were carried out to determine the potential of combining Bacillus subtilis with soil fertility management practices on plant parasitic nematodes and growth of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The treatments were Bacillus subtilis (isolate K194), B. subtil...
Wepuhkhulu, M
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Kimenju, J.W.
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Anyango, B
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Wachira, P
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Kyallo, G
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[Effect of soil fertility management practices and bacillus subtilis on plant parasitic nematodes associated with common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris]
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Effect of soil fertility management practices and bacillus subtilis on plant parasitic nematodes associated with common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris
Decline in crop yields is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in Kenya and the entire Sub-Saharan region. This is attributed mainly to the mining of major nutrients due to continuous cropping without addition of adequate external nutrients. In most cases inorganic fertilizers are expensive...
Kimetu, J.M.
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Mugendi, DN
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Palm, C.A.
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Mutuo, PK
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Gachengo, CN
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Bationo, B. André
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[Nitrogen fertilizer equivalencies of organics of differing quality and optimum combination with organic nitrogen source in Central Kenya]
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Nitrogen fertilizer equivalencies of organics of differing quality and optimum combination with organic nitrogen source in Central Kenya
Leaves of nine green manure (GM) species were surface applied to a tropical volcanic-ash soil at a rate of 100 kg N ha 1 in order to evaluate their N-fertilizer value in a glasshouse experiment. GM treatments were compared to urea at two rates, 50 kg N ha 1 (FN50) and 100 kg N ha 1 (FN100), and t...
Cobo Borrero, Juan G.
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Barrios, E.
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Kass, DCL
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Thomas, Richard J.
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[Nitrogen mineralization and crop uptake from surface-applied leaves of green manure species on a tropical volcanic-ash soil]
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Nitrogen mineralization and crop uptake from surface-applied leaves of green manure species on a tropical volcanic-ash soil
In southern Africa, soil nutrient reserves are being depleted because of continued nutrient mining without adequate replenishment. The consequent downward spiral of soil fertility has led to a corresponding decline in crop yields, food insecurity, food aid and environmental degradation. The centr...
Mafongoya, P.L.
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Bationo, B. André
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Kihara, Job
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Waswa, Boaz S.
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[Appropriate technologies to replenish soil fertility in Southern Africa]
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Appropriate technologies to replenish soil fertility in Southern Africa
Major challenges for combined use of organic and mineral nutrient sources in smallholder agriculture include variable type and quality of the resources, their limited availability, timing of their relative application and the proportions at which the two should be combined. Short-term nutrient su...
Mtambanengwe, F.
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Mapfumo, Paul
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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[Comparative short-term effects of different quality organic resources on maize productivity under two different environments in Zimbabwe]
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Comparative short-term effects of different quality organic resources on maize productivity under two different environments in Zimbabwe
Kamaa, M
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Mburu, H
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Blanchart, E
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Chibole, L
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Chotte, Jean-Luc
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Kibunja, C.N.
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Lesueur, Didier
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[Effects of organic and inorganic fertilization on soil bacterial and fungal microbial diversity in the Kabete long-term trial, Kenya]
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Effects of organic and inorganic fertilization on soil bacterial and fungal microbial diversity in the Kabete long-term trial, Kenya
Soil nutrient depletion as a result of continuous cultivation of soils without adequate addition of external inputs is a major challenge in the highlands of Kenya. An experiment was set up in Meru South District, Kenya in 2000 to investigate the effects of different soil-incorporated organic (man...
Mucheru-Muna, M.
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Mugendi, DN
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Kung'u, J.B.
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Mugwe, J
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Bationo, B. André
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[Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping systems in Meru South District, Kenya]
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Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping systems in Meru South District, Kenya
Achieving sustainable food security in Nigeria is feasible through organic farming. However, unavailability and resource constraints hamper the adoption of agricultural inputs; hence the market offers opportunity for use of purchased organic inputs. In assessing the importance of the market, the ...
Olayide, O
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Alene, A.
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Ikpi, A
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Nziguheba, Generose
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[Manure marketing in the savannas of Nigeria : Implications for sustainable food security]
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Manure marketing in the savannas of Nigeria : Implications for sustainable food security
The study aimed at identifying soil fertility management practices that promote the Collembola population, diversity and survival in the soil. Soil samples were randomly collected from on farm plots amended with: 1-Mavuno ((Ma)-is a compound fertilizer containing 26% Potassium, 10% Nitrogen, 10% ...
Muturi, JJ
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Mbugi, JP
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Mueke, JM
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Lagerlof, J
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Mung'atu, Joseph K.
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Nyamasyo, G
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Gikungu, M
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[Effect of integrated soil fertility management interventions on the abundance and diversity of soil collembola in Embu and Taita districts, Kenya]
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Effect of integrated soil fertility management interventions on the abundance and diversity of soil collembola in Embu and Taita districts, Kenya
Chivenge, P.P.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Gentile, R
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Wangechi, HK
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Mugendi, DN
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Kessel, Chris van
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Six, Johan
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[Organic and mineral input management to enhance crop productivity in Central Kenya]
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Organic and mineral input management to enhance crop productivity in Central Kenya