The genus Stylosanthes contains about 30 species of which most are native to South and Central America, except for S. erecta and S. fruticosa which are native to Africa. The seven major species that have been used as livestock feed have been widely collected and their germplasm stored in genebank...
Growth parameters and dry-matter yield of Sesbania sesban and S. goetzei accessions were evaluated for adaptability and response to various nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) combinations. N and P fertilisation significantly increased canopy height, growth rate, number of primary branches per plant,...
Kanyama-Phiri, G.Y.
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Dzowela, B.H.
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Kategile, J.A.
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[Screening Sesbania for response to N and P combinations and adaptability in a medium-altitude environment in Malawi]
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Screening Sesbania for response to N and P combinations and adaptability in a medium-altitude environment in Malawi
Results of the performance of Sesbania growth, biomass production and pest incidence in 72 accessions of Sesbania species fertilised with phosphorus in a semi-arid environment in Eastern Kenya are presented. Sesbania sesban (L) merr var nubica had higher stem diameters, plant heights, number of b...
Nzioka, S.M.
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Minin, L.K.
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Dzowela, B.H.
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[The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya]
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The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya
The potential impact and return to investment from introducing improved dualpurpose cowpea for food and fodder in northern Nigeria was investigated using a combination of farmers' workshops and village and household level surveys. Out of the 462 households surveyed, 41 % were adopters, 9% had bee...
Okike, I.
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Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Singh, B.B.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Mounyong, V.M.
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[Potential adoption and diffusion of improved dual-purpose cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: an evaluation using a combination of participatory and structured approaches]
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Potential adoption and diffusion of improved dual-purpose cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: an evaluation using a combination of participatory and structured approaches
The International Musa Testing Programme (IMTP) was set up to evaluate the performance of banana synthetic hybrids and somaclonal variants, as well as traditional cultivars and wild Musa species, in the presence of biotic and abiotic constraints in multi-locational field trials around the world. ...
Crichton, R.
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Bergh, I. van den
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[Publication of the results of the International Musa Testing Programme, Phase III (IMTP III)]
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Publication of the results of the International Musa Testing Programme, Phase III (IMTP III)
Slaughter data from 304 Menz and 153 Horro rams were analysed to determine between breeds differences in yields of carcass and edible non-carcass components, with the primary aim of creating awareness in the way animal evaluations for meat production may be modified to incorporate local cultures....
Ermias, E.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Banerjee, A.K.
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[Alternative approach for evaluating small ruminant genotypes for meat production in Ethiopia]
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Alternative approach for evaluating small ruminant genotypes for meat production in Ethiopia
This paper reviews the current status of application of artificial insemination (AI) in poultry in Ethiopia. The technique was not practiced in the country before 2002. The application of AI in chicken in Ethiopia has been tested by comparing natural mating (NM), natural mating plus artificial in...
Zelleke, G.
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Ayalew, W.
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[Application of artificial insemination on poultry in Ethiopia]
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Application of artificial insemination on poultry in Ethiopia
In our efforts to develop strategies for the manegement of bean steam maggots (bean fly) (Ophiomyia spp; Dipteras Agromyzae) in small scale farmers systems, we focus on options that are available and sustainable within the farming environment. These include host plant resistance, cultural practic...
Ampofo, James Kwasi O.
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Massomo, S.M.S.
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[Host plant resistance, cultural practices and botanical pesticides four the management of bean stem maggot in small scale farmer systems]
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Host plant resistance, cultural practices and botanical pesticides four the management of bean stem maggot in small scale farmer systems
Presents a paper on the role of on-farm research in the Development of alley farming. Discusses the properties of alley-farming as a system and their implications for the conduct of on farm work. Reviews the on-farm work on alley farming undertaken by the Humid Zone Programme of ILCA. Ends with a...
Atta-Krah, A.N.
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Francis, P.A.
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[The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of alley farming]
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The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of alley farming