The study aimed at identifying soil fertility management practices that promote the Collembola population, diversity and survival in the soil. Soil samples were randomly collected from on farm plots amended with: 1-Mavuno ((Ma)-is a compound fertilizer containing 26% Potassium, 10% Nitrogen, 10% ...
Muturi, JJ
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Mbugi, JP
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Mueke, JM
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Lagerlof, J
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Mung'atu, Joseph K.
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Nyamasyo, G
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Gikungu, M
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[Effect of integrated soil fertility management interventions on the abundance and diversity of soil collembola in Embu and Taita districts, Kenya]
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Effect of integrated soil fertility management interventions on the abundance and diversity of soil collembola in Embu and Taita districts, Kenya
On-station and on-farm studies were carried out in 2008 during the long rains (March – May), in Taita region, Kenya, to assess the effect of various soil fertility regimens on bean stem maggot (BSM) (Ophiomyia spp.) and black bean aphid (BBA) (Aphis fabae) incidences. These studies aimed at gathe...
Ochilo, W
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Nyamasyo, GH
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[Pest status of bean stem maggot (ophiomyia spp.) and black bean aphid (aphis fabae) in taita district, Kenya]
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Pest status of bean stem maggot (ophiomyia spp.) and black bean aphid (aphis fabae) in taita district, Kenya
Okoth, Peter F.
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Huising, Jeroen
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Ramisch, Joshua J.
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[Conservation and sustainable management of below ground biodiversity]
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Conservation and sustainable management of below ground biodiversity
Lantana camara L., Senna hirsuta (L.) Irwin & Barneby, Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray, and Aspilia kotschyi du Petit-Thouars occur naturally in eastern and central Uganda. Trimmings of these species were evaluated for effectiveness in improving soil productivity. The plant trimmings varie...
Kayuki, KC
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Wortmann, Charles S.
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[Plant materials for soil fertility management in subhumid tropical areas]
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Plant materials for soil fertility management in subhumid tropical areas
Persistent food insecurity accompanied by low and declining farm household incomes are a common feature of many small holder maize and bean producers in western Kenya. This has been largely attributed to soil nutrient depletion, among other factors. One way of addressing soil fertility problems i...
Maithya, JM
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Kimenye, L.N.
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Mugivane, FI
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Ramisch, Joshua J.
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[Profitability of agro-forestry based soil fertility management technologies : The case of small holder food production in Western Kenya]
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Profitability of agro-forestry based soil fertility management technologies : The case of small holder food production in Western Kenya
Resource flow models are useful tools that assist farmers in analysing their soil fertility management strategies and in planning, experimenting and adapting ways to improve the use of scarce local resources. Resource flows and farm nutrient balance studies were carried out in eastern Uganda to a...
Esilaba, Anthony O.
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Nyende, P
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Nalukenge, G
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Byalebeka, J.B.
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Delve, Robert J.
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Ssali, H.
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[Resource flows and nutrient balances for crop and animal production in smallholder farming systems in Eastern Uganda]
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Resource flows and nutrient balances for crop and animal production in smallholder farming systems in Eastern Uganda
80% of arable land in Africa has low soil fertility and suffers from physical soil problems. Additionally, significant amounts of nutrients are lost every year due to unsustainable soil management practices. This is partially the result of insufficient use of soil management knowledge. To help br...
Hengl, Tomislav
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Heuvelink, Gerard B.M.
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Kempen, Bas
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Leenaars, Johan G.B.
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Walsh, Markus G
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Shepherd, Keith D.
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Sila, Andrew
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MacMillan, Robert A
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Mendes de Jesus, Jorge
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Tamene, Lulseged
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Tondoh, Jérôme E.
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[Mapping soil properties of Africa at 250 m resolution: random forests significantly improve current predictions]
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Mapping soil properties of Africa at 250 m resolution: random forests significantly improve current predictions
Fonte, Steven J.
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Barrios, E.
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Six, Johan
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[Earthworms, soil fertility and aggregate-associated soil organic matter dynamics in the Quesungual agroforestry system]
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Earthworms, soil fertility and aggregate-associated soil organic matter dynamics in the Quesungual agroforestry system
Amézquita Collazos, Edgar
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Rao, Idupulapati M.
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Rondón, Marco Antonio
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Ayarza, Miguel Angel
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Hoyos, P.
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Molina, DL
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Corrales, I.I.
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[Mejoramiento de oxisoles de baja fertilidad para sistemas agropastoriles de alta productividad en sabanas tropicales de Colombia]
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Mejoramiento de oxisoles de baja fertilidad para sistemas agropastoriles de alta productividad en sabanas tropicales de Colombia
Maître, A
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[Reunión de Agroecología y Producción Sostenible (1, 1994, San Gil, Santander, Colombia). Memorias]
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Reunión de Agroecología y Producción Sostenible (1, 1994, San Gil, Santander, Colombia). Memorias