The influence of weeds on maize intercropped with cassava was evaluated in three fallow management systems and four cropping frequencies from 1989 to 1996 in lbadan, Nigeria, West Africa. Fallow management systems consisted of natural bush, Leucaena leucocephala hedgerows and Puerctria phaseoloid...
Akobundu, I.O.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Chikoye, D.
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[Influence of fallow management systems and frequency of cropping on weed growth and crop yield]
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Influence of fallow management systems and frequency of cropping on weed growth and crop yield
Planted fallows are an alternative to the unsustainable bush fallow for improved soil and weed management in the tropics. However, the interactive effects of planted fallows and tillage on the weed seedbank are not well documented in the tropical environment. The effect of fallow type and tillage...
Ekeleme, F.
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Chikoye, D.
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Akobundu, I.O.
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[Weed seedbank response to planted fallow and tillage in southwest Nigeria]
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Weed seedbank response to planted fallow and tillage in southwest Nigeria
Weeds are a major constraint to crop production in smallholder farms in tropical Africa. The weed seedbank and annual recruitment are the main sources of weed infestation in crops. This study was carried out in Ibadan, Nigeria, to evaluate the effect on the seedbank of two types of planted fallow...
Ekeleme, F.
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Akobundu, I.O.
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Isichei, A.O.
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Chikoye, D.
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[Cover crops reduce weed seedbanks in maizecassava systems in southwestern Nigeria]
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Cover crops reduce weed seedbanks in maizecassava systems in southwestern Nigeria
Knowledge of magnitude and timing of weed seedling flushes is crucial in managing weeds adequately. Such knowledge is especially important for small-scale farmers in West Africa who spend a greater percentage of family labour in controlling weeds. This study assessed the composition, pattern and ...
Ekeleme, F.
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Chikoye, D.
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Akobundu, I.O.
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[Impact of natural, planted (Pueraria phaseoloides, Leucaena leucocephala) fallow and landuse intensity on weed seedling emergence pattern and density in cassava intercropped with maize]
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Impact of natural, planted (Pueraria phaseoloides, Leucaena leucocephala) fallow and landuse intensity on weed seedling emergence pattern and density in cassava intercropped with maize
A discussion is given of control of weeds of root and tuber crops, such as cassava, sweet potatoes, yams and cocoyams [Colocasia esculenta], as part of an integrated pest management programme.
Akobundu, I.O.
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[The role of weed control in integrated pest management for tropical root and tuber crops]
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The role of weed control in integrated pest management for tropical root and tuber crops