Banana is the most important food crop in Uganda. However, there has been a decline in productivity, attributed to declining soil fertility, drought, pests and diseases and crop management factors. This study aimed to explore the possibility of increasing yields through the use of fertilizer and ...
Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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[The agronomic and economic benefits of fertilizer and mulch use in highland banana systems in Uganda]
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The agronomic and economic benefits of fertilizer and mulch use in highland banana systems in Uganda
Coffee and banana are major cash and food crops, respectively, for many smallholders in the East African highlands. Uganda is the largest banana producer and 2nd largest coffee producer in Africa. Both crops are predominantly grown as monocultures. However, coffee–banana intercropping is common i...
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Mukasa, D.
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Uringi, N.O.
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[Agronomic and economic benefits of coffee banana intercropping in Ugandas smallholder farming systems]
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Agronomic and economic benefits of coffee banana intercropping in Ugandas smallholder farming systems
Low soil fertility is among the important factors limiting highland banana (Musa spp., AAA-EA genome) yields in Uganda. We monitored 179 on-farm demonstration and control plots in Central, South, Southwest and East Uganda to identify constraints and opportunities to fertilizer adoption in banana ...
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Bagamba, F.
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Drew, C.
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[Factors driving fertilizer adoption in banana (Musa spp.) systems in Uganda]
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Factors driving fertilizer adoption in banana (Musa spp.) systems in Uganda