In southern Africa the repeated cultivation of maize (Zea mays) and climate variability (especially frequent and extended droughts) have created conditions favouring parasitic weed infestation (e.g., Striga asiatica). In the past decade, Striga has reduced maize yields for smallholder farmers (cu...
Silberg, T.R.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Lopez, M.C.
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[Maize farmer preferences for intercropping systems to reduce Striga in Malawi]
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Maize farmer preferences for intercropping systems to reduce Striga in Malawi
Weed abundance in cereal-based systems has increased in recent years across sub-Saharan Africa for smallholder farmers (cultivating less than two hectares). Smallholders can employ numerous practices to control weeds such as intercropping cereal crops with legumes. We conducted a review to identi...
Silberg, R.T.
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Renner, K.
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[Legume diversification and weed management in African cereal-based systems]
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Legume diversification and weed management in African cereal-based systems
Adoption rates of leguminous crops remain low in sub-Saharan Africa despite their potential role in improving nutrition, soil health, and food security. In this study we explored Malawian farmers’ perceptions of various legume attributes and assessed how these perceptions affected allocation of l...
Waldman, K.B.
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Ortega, D.L.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Clay, D.C.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi]
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Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi