The aim of the research reported here was to compare the early growth and nodulation of Leucaena leucocephala and Gliricidia sepium, grown in pots containing soils of differing fertility obtained from alley farms. The plants' response to nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers and to inoculation with...
Cobbina, J.
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Mulongoy, K.
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Atta-Krah, A.N.
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[Effect of fertilizatin and Rhizobium inoculation on the growth of Leucaena and Gliricidia on an Alfisol in southwestern Nigeria]
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Effect of fertilizatin and Rhizobium inoculation on the growth of Leucaena and Gliricidia on an Alfisol in southwestern Nigeria
Parkia (Parkia biglobosa) is an important traditional economic tree legume with several uses for the rural farmers in West Africa, although it has received only limited research. Parkia is dominant in natural pastures or fallow fields that are used for livestock grazing. The tree provides shade t...
Sabiiti, E.N.
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Cobbina, J.
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Lambourne, J.
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[Contribution of Parkia biglobosa to the feeding value of pasture systems in West Africa]
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Contribution of Parkia biglobosa to the feeding value of pasture systems in West Africa
Describes soil characteristics, uses, management, and productivity of vertisols in Ghana and discusses the potential for improved management using draught oxen. Includes recommendations.
Cobbina, J.
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[Vertisols of Ghana: Uses and potential for improved management using cattle]
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Vertisols of Ghana: Uses and potential for improved management using cattle