Characteristics of the major soil groups found in bean-growing areas of Africa (Alfisols, Ultisols, Oxisols, Inceptisols) and associated nutritional disorders are discussed. Soil fertility factors affecting bean growth and N fixation, as evidenced in research conducted in Africa, are reviewed as ...
Mughogho, SK
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Wortmann, Charles S.
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[Diagnosis of soil fertility constraints in bean based cropping systems: review of research results]
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Diagnosis of soil fertility constraints in bean based cropping systems: review of research results
Results of research work carried out in Africa on the response of beans to NPK fertilizers, liming, S and other secondary/micronutrients, and organic manures are reviewed. Band or spot placement of P, fertilizer management in multiple crop systems, and correlations between soil data, yields, and ...
Wortmann, Charles S.
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Zake, JYK
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[Review of bean responses to applied fertilizers in Africa]
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Review of bean responses to applied fertilizers in Africa
Wortmann, Charles S.
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[The Africa network for screening beans for tolerance edaphic stresses: an overview]
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The Africa network for screening beans for tolerance edaphic stresses: an overview
The 3 stages of the diagnostic procedure to identify soil fertility problems are reviewed, namely (1) classification of land into soil fertility management units, (2) diagnosis of soil fertility and plant nutrition problems, and (3) determination of the causes and mechanisms of nutrient disorders...
Wortmann, Charles S.
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Regassa, T
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Mughogho, SK
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[Research methods for the diagnosis of soil fertility problems]
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Research methods for the diagnosis of soil fertility problems
Results of research on soil fertility management for bean production in Uganda are explored. The occurrence and severity of soil fertility problems as constraints to bean production are examined and additional research needs are suggested. Results of trials conducted on research station and farme...
Se examinan los resultados de investigaciones en manejo de la fertilidad del suelo para la produccion de frijol en Uganda y la presencia y severidad de los problemas de fertilidad del suelo como factores limitantes de la produccion de este cultivo. Se sugieren necesidades adicionales de investiga...
Ochwoh, V.A
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Wortmann, Charles S.
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[Soil fertility and bean nutrition in Uganda: A review and future research needs]
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Soil fertility and bean nutrition in Uganda: A review and future research needs
A participatory approach to research on system improvement was initiated in five communities around Ikulwe District Farm Institute in Iganga District, Uganda. The site is located in the southeastern tall grassland zone, where perennial and annual crops are produced in mixed farming systems. Farme...
Kayuki, KC
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Wortmann, Charles S.
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[Participatory research in Ikulwe-Iganga District, Uganda]
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Participatory research in Ikulwe-Iganga District, Uganda