Vertisols and soils with vertic properties are an important soil group in the Ethiopian highlands. Poor drainage, soil, water and nutrient erosion are the most serious problems on highland Vertisols. Due to their high moisture- storage capacity, they have high production potential and this potent...
The Joint Vertisol Project which, by its nature and intention has dealt with natural resource research and development, has inherently addressed the complexity of factors and interactions among them. This has led to the two dimension strategy of choice or prioritisation: 1) issues related to rese...
Abebe, M.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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[The joint project on Vertisols management retrospect and prospects]
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The joint project on Vertisols management retrospect and prospects
Presents retrospects and prospects of the joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia. Discusses the contributions of partner institutions, the propspects for future collaboration, and the need for strengthening the foundation for the generation of advanced...
Abebe, M.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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[The joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia - Retrospects and prospects]
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The joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia - Retrospects and prospects
This chapter describes the distribution, use and importance of Vertisols in Ethiopia and indicates the study sites of the Joint Vertisol Project. Land and soil features are examined with particular reference to parent materials and landscape features, soil characterisation (colour, texture and de...
Srivastava, K.L.
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Abebe, M.
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Astatke, A.
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Haile, M.
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Regassa, H.
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[Distribution and importance of Ethiopian vertisols and location of study sites]
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Distribution and importance of Ethiopian vertisols and location of study sites