Vigna unguiculata, Vigna radiata and Arachis hypogaea growing in Ethiopia are nodulated by a genetically diverse group of Bradyrhizobium strains. To determine the genetic identity and symbiotic effectiveness of these bacteria, a collection of 36 test strains originating from the root nodules of t...
Johns, J.V.
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[The nutritive and economic potential of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and lablab (Lablab purpureus) legume hay as supplements to sun-cured corn (Zea mays indendata) stover]
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The nutritive and economic potential of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and lablab (Lablab purpureus) legume hay as supplements to sun-cured corn (Zea mays indendata) stover
International Livestock Research Institute
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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
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[CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals: Program participant agreement]
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CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals: Program participant agreement
In southern Africa the repeated cultivation of maize (Zea mays) and climate variability (especially frequent and extended droughts) have created conditions favouring parasitic weed infestation (e.g., Striga asiatica). In the past decade, Striga has reduced maize yields for smallholder farmers (cu...
Silberg, T.R.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Lopez, M.C.
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[Maize farmer preferences for intercropping systems to reduce Striga in Malawi]
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Maize farmer preferences for intercropping systems to reduce Striga in Malawi
Weed abundance in cereal-based systems has increased in recent years across sub-Saharan Africa for smallholder farmers (cultivating less than two hectares). Smallholders can employ numerous practices to control weeds such as intercropping cereal crops with legumes. We conducted a review to identi...
Silberg, R.T.
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Renner, K.
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[Legume diversification and weed management in African cereal-based systems]
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Legume diversification and weed management in African cereal-based systems
Adoption rates of leguminous crops remain low in sub-Saharan Africa despite their potential role in improving nutrition, soil health, and food security. In this study we explored Malawian farmers’ perceptions of various legume attributes and assessed how these perceptions affected allocation of l...
Waldman, K.B.
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Ortega, D.L.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Clay, D.C.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi]
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Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi
Banana leaf pruning is a common practice to facilitate intercropping with legumes on farmers’ fields. It is however not clear if this practice improves farmers land-use and economic efficiency, especially after full canopy formation. To analyze pruning effects, three legumes viz. bush bean (Phase...
Ocimati, W.
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Ntamwira, J.
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Groot, Jeroen C.J.
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Taulya, G.
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Tittonell, Pablo A.
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Dhed’a, B.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Ruhigwa, B.
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Blomme, Guy
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[Banana leaf pruning to facilitate annual legume intercropping as an intensification strategy in the East African highlands]
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Banana leaf pruning to facilitate annual legume intercropping as an intensification strategy in the East African highlands
Two resistance screening assays were developed for evaluating cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp resistance to the legume pod borer (MPB), Maruca testulalis Geyer, one of the most intractable pest problems of this important food crop. The first assay, the dual-choice arena test (DCAT), provided a...
Jackai, L.E.N.
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[Laboratory and screenhouse assays for evaluating cowpea resistance to the legume pod borer]
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Laboratory and screenhouse assays for evaluating cowpea resistance to the legume pod borer
Many virus diseases of plants and probably all diseases caused by mycoplasma-like organisms (MLOs) are transmitted by insect vectors. In this review the vector insect groups of viruses and MLOs on tropical food legumes are discussed. An overview is given quoting examples of the relations between ...
Thottappilly, G.
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Rossel, H.W.
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Reddy, D.V.R.
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Morales, F.J.
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Green, S.K.
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Makkouk, K.M.
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[Vectors of virus and mycoplasma diseases: an overview]
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Vectors of virus and mycoplasma diseases: an overview