Banana is the primary food crop in Uganda, but yields are low due to a complex of abiotic and biotic constraints. However, quantitative information on the importance, interactions, and geographic distribution of yields and constraints is scanty. We monitored yields, biotic and abiotic constraints...
Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Tenywa, M.M.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Abiotic constraints override biotic constraints in East African highland banana systems]
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Abiotic constraints override biotic constraints in East African highland banana systems
The study aimed to quantify the relative contributions of soil fertility factors (S), pests and diseases (P) and crop management practices (M) to highland banana (Musa spp. AAA-EA) yields under heterogeneous on-farm conditions. Soil status, nutrient levels, pests, crop management from 150 mats wi...
Alou, I.N.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Tenywa, M.M.
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[Biophysical and crop management gradients limiting yields of east African highland banana (Musa spp. AAAEA) within farms in low input cropping systems]
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Biophysical and crop management gradients limiting yields of east African highland banana (Musa spp. AAAEA) within farms in low input cropping systems
Banana is an increasingly demanded food and cash crop in sub-Saharan Africa. Reported yields in smallholder farms vary substantially. The importance and spread of yield constraints have not been properly quantified. A study was carried out in Central Kenya to (i) quantify the yield levels, the pr...
Okumu, MO
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Kahangi, EM
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Okech, SH
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Jefwa, J.M.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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[Production gradients in smallholder banana (cv. Giant Cavendish) farms in Central Kenya]
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Production gradients in smallholder banana (cv. Giant Cavendish) farms in Central Kenya