Soil properties vary according to the topography. They affect water uptake and root exploration in the soil. Consequently, they may also influence the spread of plant–parasitic nematodes. This study reports on the effect of toposequence-related variations in soil on banana yields, foliar nutrient...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Delvaux, B.
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Waele, D. de
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[The influence of the topographic position within highlands of Western Rwanda on the interactions between banana (Musa spp. AAAEA), parasitic nematodes and soil factors]
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The influence of the topographic position within highlands of Western Rwanda on the interactions between banana (Musa spp. AAAEA), parasitic nematodes and soil factors
In the East-African Great Lakes Region, low crop yields due to widespread soil infertility involve difficulties to cope with demographic pressure. Banana cropping systems are widespread and crucial for people livelihood. Improving their sustainability requires a better understanding of nutrient d...
Delstanche, S.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Delvaux, B.
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[Storage of nutriments in black anthropogenic soils from the East-African Great Lakes Region]
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Storage of nutriments in black anthropogenic soils from the East-African Great Lakes Region
A survey was carried out in 108 fields in Rwanda to identify constraints to banana productivity in three regions: Ruhengeri (young volcanic soils), Gitarama–Butare (soils derived from granitic rocks), and Kibungo (weathered soils from schistose materials). Data were recorded for the single cultiv...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Germeau, G.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Delvaux, B.
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[Identification of constraints to banana production in three ecoregions of Rwanda]
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Identification of constraints to banana production in three ecoregions of Rwanda
Delstanche, S.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Delvaux, B.
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[Mineral and organic contribution to nutrient pool in black anthropogenic soils from the African Great Lakes Region]
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Mineral and organic contribution to nutrient pool in black anthropogenic soils from the African Great Lakes Region
Root colonization, soil population density and diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi were assessed in 188 banana fields in contrasting soil types across five eco-regions in Rwanda (Butare–Gitarama, Gashonga, Bugarama, Kibungo, Ruhengeri). Root colonization was observed in all banana plan...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Jefwa, J.M.
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Delvaux, B.
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Declerck, S.
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[Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the East African Highland banana cropping systems as related to edapho-climatic conditions and management practices : case study of Rwanda]
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the East African Highland banana cropping systems as related to edapho-climatic conditions and management practices : case study of Rwanda
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are known to improve the growth of many crops of agricultural importance. The amplitude of this growth improvement may vary depending on soil type. Here, we report the effect of the application of indigenous AM fungi, isolated from a Nitisol from Kirehe (eastern ...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Nsabimana, A.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Delvaux, B.
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Elsen, A.
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Declerck, S.
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[Impact of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth of banana genotypes in three different, pasteurized and non-pasteurized soils of Rwanda]
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Impact of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth of banana genotypes in three different, pasteurized and non-pasteurized soils of Rwanda