Nitrogen (N) fixation through legume-Rhizobium symbiosis is important for enhancing agricultural productivity and is therefore of great economic interest. Growing evidence indicates that other soil beneficial bacteria can positively affect symbiotic performance of rhizobia. Nodule endophytic plan...
Korir, H.
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Mungai, N.W.
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Thuita, Moses N.
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Hamba, Y.
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Masso, C.
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[Co-inoculation effect of rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on common bean growth in a low phosphorus soil]
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Co-inoculation effect of rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on common bean growth in a low phosphorus soil
Use of inorganic fertilizer is an essential practice to optimize crop productivity in the poor fertility soils in sub-Saharan Africa, but it has been linked to high cost of crop production, contamination of surface and/or ground water by nitrate leaching and eutrophication of surface water by pho...
Mukhongo, Ruth Wilhem
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Tumuhairwe, J.B.
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Ebanyat, Peter
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AbdelGadir, AbdelAziz H.
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Thuita, Moses N.
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Masso, C.
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[Production and use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculum in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and ways of improving]
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Production and use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculum in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and ways of improving
This study evaluated the symbiotic effectiveness and economic evaluation of Rhizobium inoculants with the objective of recommending the most effective inoculant strain for soybean and cowpea production in Northern Ghana. Field experiments were established in three locations using randomized compl...
Ulzen, J.
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Abaidoo, R.C.
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Mensah, N.E.
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Masso, C.
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AbdelGadir, AbdelAziz H.
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[Bradyrhizobium inoculants enhance grain yields of soybean and cowpea in northern Ghana]
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Bradyrhizobium inoculants enhance grain yields of soybean and cowpea in northern Ghana
The complimentary effects of a native rhizobia strain (SAMFIX 286), lime and single superphosphate (SSP) as components of ISFM were evaluated on the biomass, nodulation and N2 fixation of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.). Lime was applied at the rate of 250 kg (Ca(OH)2) ha−1, while SSP was applied a...
Bello, S.K.
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Yusuf, A.A.
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Masso, C.
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[Performance of cowpea as influenced by native strain of rhizobia, lime and phosphorus in Samaru, Nigeria]
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Performance of cowpea as influenced by native strain of rhizobia, lime and phosphorus in Samaru, Nigeria
Soybean grain yields in sub-Saharan Africa have remained at approximately 50% below those attained in South America despite numerous efforts. A study was conducted in Siaya County (western Kenya) involving 107 farms with soils of different fertility status. The main objective was to test combinat...
Thuita, Moses N.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Mutegi, E.
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Masso, C.
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[Reducing spatial variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculants in farms of variable soil fertility in Siaya County of western Kenya]
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Reducing spatial variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculants in farms of variable soil fertility in Siaya County of western Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa needs to produce more food, feed, and fiber to support its growing population and intensification of smallholder agriculture is a crucial component of any strategy towards this goal. Sustainable Intensification (SI) acknowledges that enhanced productivity needs to go hand in ha...
Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Coyne, D.L.
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Gockowski, J.
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Hauser, S.
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Huising, J.E.
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Masso, C.
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Nziguheba, Generose
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Schut, Marc
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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[Sustainable intensification and the African smallholder farmer]
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Sustainable intensification and the African smallholder farmer
Soybean cultivation in Ethiopia is dominated by smallholder farmers who use little or no inputs, often resulting in low yields. The use of effective rhizobia strains was considered as an ecologically and environmentally sound approach for soybean production. Field experiments were conducted durin...
Abera, Y.
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Masso, C.
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Assefa, F.
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[Inoculation with indigenous rhizobial isolates enhanced nodulation, growth, yield and protein content of soybean (Glycine max L.) at different agro-climatic regions in Ethiopia]
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Inoculation with indigenous rhizobial isolates enhanced nodulation, growth, yield and protein content of soybean (Glycine max L.) at different agro-climatic regions in Ethiopia
Livestock production is important for food security, nutrition, and landscape maintenance, but it is associated with several environmental impacts. To assess the risk and benefits arising from livestock production, transparent and robust indicators are required, such as those offered by life cycl...
Leip, A.
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Ledgard, S.
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Uwizeye, A.
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Palhares, J.C.P.
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Aller, M.F.
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Amon, Barbara
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Binder, M.
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Cordovil, C.M.
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De Camillis, C.
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Dong, H.
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Fusi, A.
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Helin, J.
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Hortenhuber, S.
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Hristov, A.N.
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Koelsch, R.
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Liu, C.
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Masso, C.
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Nkongolo, N.V.
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Patra, A.K.
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Redding, M.R.
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Rufino, Mariana C.
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Sakrabani, R.
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Thomas, G.
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Vertes, F.
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Wang, Y.
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[The value of manure - manure as co-product in life cycle assessment]
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The value of manure - manure as co-product in life cycle assessment
The adaptability of cassava to low fertile and marginal soils facilitates its production in subsistent agriculture. As a result, smallholder farmers rarely apply fertilizers. The current yield gap is therefore very large, calling for application of fertilizers and soil amendments to improve its p...
Aliyu, I.A.
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Yusuf, A.A.
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Uyovbisere, E.O.
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Masso, C.
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Sanders, I.R.
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[Effect of co-application of phosphorus fertilizer and in vitro-produced mycorrhizal fungal inoculants on yield and leaf nutrient concentration of cassava]
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Effect of co-application of phosphorus fertilizer and in vitro-produced mycorrhizal fungal inoculants on yield and leaf nutrient concentration of cassava
Low concentrations of P and organic manure in savanna soils limit cowpea response to rhizobia. The study was conducted to determine the combined effect of P and organic manure on cowpea response to rhizobia in a factorial experiment arranged in randomized complete block design with three replicat...
Ulzen, J.
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Abaidoo, R.C.
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Ewusi-Mensah, N.
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Masso, C.
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[Combined application of inoculant, phosphorus and organic manure improves grain yield of cowpea]
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Combined application of inoculant, phosphorus and organic manure improves grain yield of cowpea