Smallholder farmers in Malawi must cope with small farm size, low soil fertility and production risks associated with rainfed agriculture. Integration of legumes into maize-based cropping systems is advocated as a means to increase production of diverse nutrient-dense grains and improve soil fert...
Smith, A.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Dimes, John P.
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Chikowo, Regis
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[Doubled-up legume rotations improve soil fertility and maintain productivity under variable conditions in maize-based cropping systems in Malawi]
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Doubled-up legume rotations improve soil fertility and maintain productivity under variable conditions in maize-based cropping systems in Malawi
Loon, M.P. van
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Deng, N.
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Grassini, P.
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Edreira, J.I.R.
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Woldemeskel, Endalkachew
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Baijukya, Frederick P.
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Marrou, H.
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Ittersum, Martin K. van
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[Prospect for increasing grain legume crop production in East Africa]
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Prospect for increasing grain legume crop production in East Africa
In Ethiopia, low productivity of crops has been one of the significant contributors to food insecurity. Encouraging the rural households’ to use improved agricultural technologies and inputs to increase efficiency of production and productivity are among the important policy measures to address t...
Tegegne, Y.
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[Factors affecting adoption of legume technologies and its impact on income of farmers: The case of Sinana and Ginir Woredas of Bale Zone]
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Factors affecting adoption of legume technologies and its impact on income of farmers: The case of Sinana and Ginir Woredas of Bale Zone
Woldemeskel, Endalkachew
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Degefu, T.
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Gebo, B.
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Fikre, Asnake
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Amede, Tilahun
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Ojiewo, Chris
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[Phenotypic characteristics and preliminary symbiotic effectiveness of rhizobia associated with haricot bean growing in diverse locations of southern Ethiopia]
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Phenotypic characteristics and preliminary symbiotic effectiveness of rhizobia associated with haricot bean growing in diverse locations of southern Ethiopia
Gebre, H.
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[Utilization by sheep of bird resistant sorghum stover supplemented with various forage legumes]
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Utilization by sheep of bird resistant sorghum stover supplemented with various forage legumes
Banana-legume intercropping systems are commonly practiced in the highland zones of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to maximize land use and intensify crop production. However, banana leaves are pruned during legume intercropping to improve sunlight penetration for the legume. On-farm ex...
Ntamwira, J.
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Pypers, Pieter
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Ruhigwa, B.
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Lepoint, P.
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Dheda Djailo, B.
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Monde, T.
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Kamira, M.
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Blomme, Guy
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[Effect of banana leaf pruning on banana and legume yield under intercropping in farmers' fields in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Effect of banana leaf pruning on banana and legume yield under intercropping in farmers' fields in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Common bean and soybean yield poorly on smallholder farms in Rwanda. We evaluated the benefits of inoculation combined with P fertilizer and manure on yields of common bean and soybean in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs), and their residual effects on a subsequent maize crop. In the first seaso...
Rurangwa, E.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Giller, Ken E.
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[Benefits of inoculation, P fertilizer and manure on yields of common bean and soybean also increase yield of subsequent maize]
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Benefits of inoculation, P fertilizer and manure on yields of common bean and soybean also increase yield of subsequent maize
Certain rhizobacteria exert considerable influence on plant growth and development, particularly under limiting conditions. The effects of some indigenous soil microbial isolates and commercially produced microbial inoculants, referred to as bio-inoculants, on the growth and dry matter yield (DMY...
Laditi, M.A.
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Nwoke, C.
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Jemo, M.
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Abaidoo, R.C.
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Ogunjobi, A.
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[Evaluation of microbial inoculants as biofertilizers for the improvement of growth and yield of soybean and maize crops in savanna soils]
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Evaluation of microbial inoculants as biofertilizers for the improvement of growth and yield of soybean and maize crops in savanna soils
Grain legumes are characterised by their nutritional value, an ability to grow rapidly and improve soil health. This makes them a key rotation crop in promoting food security. However, yields are constrained by factors such as pests and diseases as well as vulnerability to poor soils, drought and...
Mpairwe, D.R.
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Sabiiti, E.N.
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Umunna, N.N.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Osuji, P.O.
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[Effect of intercropping forage legumes with cereal crops on cereal grain yield and fodder yield and quality]
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Effect of intercropping forage legumes with cereal crops on cereal grain yield and fodder yield and quality