Soybean grain yields in sub-Saharan Africa have remained at approximately 50% below those attained in South America despite numerous efforts. A study was conducted in Siaya County (western Kenya) involving 107 farms with soils of different fertility status. The main objective was to test combinat...
Thuita, Moses N.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Mutegi, E.
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Masso, C.
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[Reducing spatial variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculants in farms of variable soil fertility in Siaya County of western Kenya]
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Reducing spatial variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculants in farms of variable soil fertility in Siaya County of western Kenya
The moist savannas of West and Central Africa have great potential for maize grain production due to high levels of radiation and reduced incidence of pests and diseases. However, soils in this zone are generally low in organic matter and cation exchange capacity in addition to land use intensifi...
Ajala, S.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Alabi, S.O.
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Abdulai, M.S.
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[Breeding strategies to improve maize for adaptation to low soil nitrogen in West and Central Africa]
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Breeding strategies to improve maize for adaptation to low soil nitrogen in West and Central Africa
Farm-level use of organic fertilizer could be influenced by development domains that comprise human population density and markets access. Analysis of 320 farm households from 16 geo-referenced villages provided the basis for assessing farm-level limitations and potentials for organic agriculture...
Olayide, O.E.
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Ikpi, A.E.
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Alene, Arega D.
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Akinyosoye, V.
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[Assessing farm-level limitations and potentials for organic agriculture by agro-ecological zones and development domains in Northern Nigeria of West Africa]
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Assessing farm-level limitations and potentials for organic agriculture by agro-ecological zones and development domains in Northern Nigeria of West Africa
Soybean is a relatively new crop to most African smallholder farming communities. Cultivation is expanding rapidly because of its perceived potential to enhance soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation and its source as food and cash. High N2, fixation in promiscuous soybean genotypes ...
Le soia qui est relativement une nou,relle spdculation pour la plupartdes communautes des petits expioitants d'Afrique, se d6velopperapidernent il cause de son potentiel connu d'augmentation de lafertilit€ des sols par la fixation biologique d'azote, dans l'alimentationet comme culture de rente. ...
Abaidoo, R.C.
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Sanginga, Nteranya
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Okogun, J.A.
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Kolawole, G.O.
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Tossah, B.K.
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Diels, J.
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[Genotypic variation of soybean for phosphorus use efficiency and their contribution of N and P to subsequent maize crops in three ecological zones of West Africa]
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Genotypic variation of soybean for phosphorus use efficiency and their contribution of N and P to subsequent maize crops in three ecological zones of West Africa
A survey was carried out in 108 fields in Rwanda to identify constraints to banana productivity in three regions: Ruhengeri (young volcanic soils), Gitarama–Butare (soils derived from granitic rocks), and Kibungo (weathered soils from schistose materials). Data were recorded for the single cultiv...
Gaidashova, S.V.
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Germeau, G.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Delvaux, B.
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[Identification of constraints to banana production in three ecoregions of Rwanda]
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Identification of constraints to banana production in three ecoregions of Rwanda
Kang, B.T.
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Fox, R.L.
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[Influence of soil fertility on the protein and sulphur contents on grain legumes]
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Influence of soil fertility on the protein and sulphur contents on grain legumes
Cassava yields obtained from farmers' fields in Nigeria during the Collaborative Study of Cassava in Africa (COSCA) survey gave an average root yield of 14.5 t/ha and an average harvest index of about 0.56. The average root yields from both the sub humid and non humid zones were the same but sign...
Asadu, C.L.A.
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Nweke, F.I.
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[Impact of agroecology on soil fertility status and cassava yield in Nigeria: II: contributions of soil properties to cassava yield variations]
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Impact of agroecology on soil fertility status and cassava yield in Nigeria: II: contributions of soil properties to cassava yield variations
The major thrust of the West and Central Africa Collaborative Maize Research Network (WECAMAN) has been on the development of early and extra-early maize varieties and associated agronomic practices. Adoption of these varieties and, to some extent, the complementary agronomic practices by farmers...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Ajala, S.O.
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[Promoting maize technology transfer in West and Central Africa: a networking approach]
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Promoting maize technology transfer in West and Central Africa: a networking approach
Major constraints to banana (Musa spp., genome group AAA) production, a dietary staple for over 70 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, are pest infestations, poor nutrition and inadequate water. Although mulch can improve soil water and nutrient status, many farmers believe it also promotes the...
McIntyre, B.D.
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Gold, C.S.
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Ssali, H.
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Riha, S.J.
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[Effects of mulch location on banana weevil, nutrients, soil water, and biomass in banana]
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Effects of mulch location on banana weevil, nutrients, soil water, and biomass in banana