Research results on the use of OM to maintain soil fertility, with particular reference to bean crops in Africa, are reviewed. Aspects covered are (1) the role that soil OM plays in soil physical structure, chemical properties, and biological activities and (2) the different interactions of manag...
Friesen, Dennis K.
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Rao, Idupulapati M.
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Thomas, Richard J.
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Oberson, Astrid
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Sanz Scovino, José Ignacio
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[Phosphorus acquisition and cycling in crop and pasture systems in low fertility tropical soils]
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Phosphorus acquisition and cycling in crop and pasture systems in low fertility tropical soils
Cassava agronomy research in Thailand during 1994-1996 emphasized mainly erosion control, soil fertility maintenance and weed control.
Regarding soil erosion control, the planting of cassava in April, at the start of the rainy season, and harvesting in March resulted in the highest soil loss comp...
Tongglum, Anuchit
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Pornpromprathan, V.
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Paisarncharoen, K.
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Wongviwatchai, C.
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Sittibusaya, C.
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Jantawat, Somjate
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Nual-on, T
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Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in Thailand]
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Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in Thailand
During the past three years (1993-1996), cassava agronomy research, conducted by national programs in collaboration with CIAT and with financial support from the Nippon Foundation in Japan, continued as before but at a slightly lower level of activity. Major emphasis remained on soil fertility ma...
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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Tongglum, Anuchit
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Jantawat, S
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Utomo, Wani Hadi
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[The use of forages of soil fertility maintenance and erosion control in cassava in Asia]
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The use of forages of soil fertility maintenance and erosion control in cassava in Asia
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