Biological nitrogen (N2) fixation in both free-living and symbiotic organisms is an energy-requiring process dependent upon a supply of carbon and energy. In this paper the energy costs for N2 fixation and nodule respiration in symbiotic systems are compared with those of free-living N2-fixing sy...
This paper reviews the experimental basis for the lectin-recognition hypothesis and considers ways in which the host/Rhizobium interaction might be manipulated to enhance the benefits of symbiotic nitrogen fixation in the tropics.
Dazzo, F.B.
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[The mechanisms of recognition between legume roots and rhizobia: Some implications for biological nitrogen fixation in the tropics]
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The mechanisms of recognition between legume roots and rhizobia: Some implications for biological nitrogen fixation in the tropics
Replacing animal proteins with plant proteins in diets has been demonstrated to have both health and environmental advantages, driving a debate about the potential of protein-rich crops as dietary replacements for animal products. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how climate change could ...
Manners, R.
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Varela Ortega, C.
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Etten, Jacob van
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[Protein-rich legume and pseudo-cereal crop suitability under present and future European climates]
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Protein-rich legume and pseudo-cereal crop suitability under present and future European climates
Muoni, Tarirai
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Barnes, Andrew P.
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Öborn, Ingrid
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Watson, Christine A.
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Bergkvist, Goran
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Shiluli, Maurice
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Duncan, Alan J.
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[Farmer perceptions of legumes and their functions in smallholder farming systems in east Africa]
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Farmer perceptions of legumes and their functions in smallholder farming systems in east Africa
Bedru, M.
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[Assessment of small ruminant production system in Hadero Tunto Zuriya Woreda in Kembata Tembaro Zone of Southern Ethiopia and on farm evaluation of replacement value of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) hay for concentrate mix on performance of sheep fed Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) as basal diet]
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Assessment of small ruminant production system in Hadero Tunto Zuriya Woreda in Kembata Tembaro Zone of Southern Ethiopia and on farm evaluation of replacement value of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) hay for concentrate mix on performance of sheep fed Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) as basal diet
Husein, N.
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[Effects of different sources of fertilizer application on species composition, herbage yield, nutritional quality and soil fertility of degraded grazing lands in Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia]
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Effects of different sources of fertilizer application on species composition, herbage yield, nutritional quality and soil fertility of degraded grazing lands in Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia
Phosphorus (P) is an essential element and its efficient use is of global importance. This study evaluated the effect of growing potato under legume intercrops on P uptake and use efficiency indices: P harvest index (PHI), P uptake efficiency (PuPE), P partial factor productivity (PPFP) and P par...
Gitari, H.I.
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Nyawade, S.
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Kamau, S.
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Karanja, N.N.
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Gachene, C.K.K.
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Schulte-Geldermann, Elmar
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[Agronomic assessment of phosphorus efficacy for potato (Solanum tuberosum L) under legume intercrops.]
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Agronomic assessment of phosphorus efficacy for potato (Solanum tuberosum L) under legume intercrops.
Smallholder farmers (SF) are the biggest food producers in Tanzania (TZ), where hetero- geneous mixed crop-livestock farming systems dominate agriculture (Fig 1). Feed scarcity and quality are major issues facing smallholder dairy farmers in Tanzania.
Climate projections for Tanzania indicate inc...
Mukiri, Jessica
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Prestwidge, Di
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Ash, Andrew J.
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Paul, Birthe
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[Climate change adaptation through planted forages in Southern Highlands, Tanzania]
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Climate change adaptation through planted forages in Southern Highlands, Tanzania
These guidelines are divided into 2 parts. The first makes general recommendations on how best to move grain and fodder legume germplasm and breeding material. The second part covers the important viral, bacterial and fungal diseases of quarantine concern. The information given on any particular ...
Frison, Emile A.
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Bos, L.
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Hamilton, R.I.
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Mathur, S.B.
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Taylor, J.D.
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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International Board for Plant Genetic Resources
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[Legume]
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Legume