Soil organic matter (SOM) losses due to soil erosion may be considered low in continuous potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cropping systems, but cumulated over time may cause considerable soil degradation. A field study was conducted in Kabete, Kenya, during the 2014 to 2015 rainy seasons to determin...
Nyawade, S.
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Karanja, N.
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Gachene, C.K.K.
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Parker, M.
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Schulte-Geldermann, Elmar
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[Susceptibility of soil organic matter fractions to soil erosion under potato-legume intercropping systems in central Kenya]
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Susceptibility of soil organic matter fractions to soil erosion under potato-legume intercropping systems in central Kenya
Sweetpotato yield is adversely affected by poor soil fertility in Mozambique where access to inorganic fertilisers is lacking. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intercropping sweetpotato with groundnut and soybean at various phosphorus (P) fertilisation levels on the...
Food production in West Africa has not been keeping pace with the population growth because the bulk of the agriculture in this region is still based on traditional inter-cropping systems with little or no application of fertilizers and chemicals. The average use of fertilizers in West Africa is ...
Singh, B.B.
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Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.
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[Improved cowpea-cereals-based cropping systems for household food security and poverty reduction in West Africa]
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Improved cowpea-cereals-based cropping systems for household food security and poverty reduction in West Africa
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) production is constrained by many factors, including the viral cassava mosaic disease (CMD). This study was conducted to explore the potential of intercropping cassava with legumes to reduce CMD effects on cassava production. Local (Lyongo Kwimba) and improved (...
Uzokwe, Veronica N.E.
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Mlay, D.P.
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Masunga, H.R.
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Kanju, E.
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Odeh, I. O.
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Onyeka, J.
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[Combating viral mosaic disease of cassava in the Lake Zone of Tanzania by intercropping with legumes]
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Combating viral mosaic disease of cassava in the Lake Zone of Tanzania by intercropping with legumes
Integrating crop species with different photosynthetic pathways has great potential to increase efficiency in the use of scarce resources. In order to tap the resource complementarity emanating from this mix, this study intercropped potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) with lima bean (Phaseolus lunatas ...
Nyawade, S.
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Karanja, N.
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Gachene, C.K.K.
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Gitari, H.I.
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Schulte-Geldermann, Elmar
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Parker, M.
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[Intercropping optimizes soil temperature and increases crop water productivity and radiation use efficiency of rainfed potato.]
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Intercropping optimizes soil temperature and increases crop water productivity and radiation use efficiency of rainfed potato.
Hulet, H.
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[Improving millet/cowpea intercropping in the semi-arid zone of Mali]
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Improving millet/cowpea intercropping in the semi-arid zone of Mali
Examines ILCA's research on forage legumes in the past few years; discusses the potential role of forage legumes in increasing crop-livestock productivity in sub-Saharan Africa; and outlines priorities for future research.
Roshetko, J.M.
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Rohadi, D
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Perdana, A
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Sabastian, G
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Nuryartono, N
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Pramono, A.A
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Widyani, N
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Manalu, P.
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Fauzi, M.A.
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Sumardamto,Kusumowardhani, N.
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[Teak agroforestry systems for livelihood enhancement, industrial timber production, and environmental rehabilitation]
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Teak agroforestry systems for livelihood enhancement, industrial timber production, and environmental rehabilitation
The morphological and phenological variations in 46 accessions of Lablab purpureus were evaluated in 2000 and 2001 in Samaru, Zaria in the moist savanna zone of Nigeria. Accessions were classified into various groups according to plant structure, flowering time and pod and seed characters. Based ...
The parasitic purple witchweed [Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth.] is a serious constraint to maize production in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in poor soils. Various Striga spp. control measures have been developed, but these have not been assessed in an integrated system. This study was conduct...
Kanampiu, F.
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Makumbi, Dan
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Mageto, E.
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Omanya, G.
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Waruingi, S.
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Musyoka, P.
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Ransom, J.
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[Assessment of management options on striga infestation and maize grain yield in Kenya]
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Assessment of management options on striga infestation and maize grain yield in Kenya