Rice production by smallholder farmers in the savannas of Nigeria is constrained by weed competition. A field study was conducted to assess the effect of weed competition on the performance of upland rice varieties in 2005 and 2006 in the northern Guinea and Sudan savannas of Nigeria. The experim...
Ekeleme, F.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Oikeh, S.O.
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Chikoye, D.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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[Effect of weed competition on upland rice production in north-eastern Nigeria]
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Effect of weed competition on upland rice production in north-eastern Nigeria
The Center for Cover Crops Information and Seed Exchange in Africa (CIEPCA) was established to support cover crops systems development for researchers, extension workers, and farmers in West Africa. CIEPCA has been in existence for approximately 3years. In that period, much has been accomplished....
Ekeleme, F.
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Chikoye, D.
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[Response of Imperata cylindrica to smothering by different Mucuna accessions]
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Response of Imperata cylindrica to smothering by different Mucuna accessions
A trial was conducted in minjibir in the sudan savanna zone of Nigeria to evaluate the performance of common grain leguminous crops in the area. Significant differences are found among and within the grain legumes for days to flowering, maturity and ripening. Cowpea had significantly fewer days t...
Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.
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Kamara, A.
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Chikoye, D.
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[Comparative performance of common grain legumes in the Sudan savanna zone of Nigeria]
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Comparative performance of common grain legumes in the Sudan savanna zone of Nigeria
Chikoye, D.
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Ellis-Jones, J.
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Riches, C.
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Kanyomeka, L.
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[Weed management in Africa: experiences, challenges and opportunities]
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Weed management in Africa: experiences, challenges and opportunities
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) is the most important grain legume in the dry savannas of West Africa, however grain and fodder yields are low (averaging 25 to 300 kg and 450 to 800 kg grain and fodder/ha, respectively) due to biotic and abiotic constraints. Improved varieties and cropping ...
Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.
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Singh, B.
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Kamara, A.
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Chikoye, D.
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Adamu, R.S.
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Saidou, A.K.
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Adeosun, J.O.
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[Improving the productivities of cowpeacereal systems in the savannas of West Africa through dissemination of improved varieties and cropping systems]
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Improving the productivities of cowpeacereal systems in the savannas of West Africa through dissemination of improved varieties and cropping systems
Chikoye, D.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Akobundu, I.
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[Weed composition and population dynamics in intensified smallholder farms in West Africa]
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Weed composition and population dynamics in intensified smallholder farms in West Africa
Soil conservation has a long tradition in West Africa and various on-farm and off-farm soil conservation technologies already exist. An extensive literature review has shown that mulching, crop management and conservation tillage are adequate measures for combating soil degradative processes such...
Junge, B.
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Deji, O.F.
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Abaidoo, R.C.
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Chikoye, D.
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Stahr, Karl
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[Assessment of past and present soil conservation initiatives in Nigeria, West Africa]
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Assessment of past and present soil conservation initiatives in Nigeria, West Africa
Cowpea is an important food legume and versatile crop in the savannas of northeast Nigeria. Despite the high potential for production in this region, insect pests are a major constraint. A study was conducted to evaluate the response of diverse cowpea genotypes to different schedules of spraying ...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Chikoye, D.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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Dugje, I.Y.
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[Cultivar and insecticide spraying regimes effects on insect pests and grain yield of cowpea in the dry savannas of north-eastern Nigeria]
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Cultivar and insecticide spraying regimes effects on insect pests and grain yield of cowpea in the dry savannas of north-eastern Nigeria