On-farm and on-station field experiments were carried out to determine the potential of combining Bacillus subtilis with soil fertility management practices on plant parasitic nematodes and growth of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The treatments were Bacillus subtilis (isolate K194), B. subtil...
Wepuhkhulu, M
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Kimenju, J.W.
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Anyango, B
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Wachira, P
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Kyallo, G
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[Effect of soil fertility management practices and bacillus subtilis on plant parasitic nematodes associated with common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris]
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Effect of soil fertility management practices and bacillus subtilis on plant parasitic nematodes associated with common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris
Decline in crop yields is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in Kenya and the entire Sub-Saharan region. This is attributed mainly to the mining of major nutrients due to continuous cropping without addition of adequate external nutrients. In most cases inorganic fertilizers are expensive...
Kimetu, J.M.
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Mugendi, DN
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Palm, C.A.
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Mutuo, PK
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Gachengo, CN
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Bationo, B. André
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[Nitrogen fertilizer equivalencies of organics of differing quality and optimum combination with organic nitrogen source in Central Kenya]
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Nitrogen fertilizer equivalencies of organics of differing quality and optimum combination with organic nitrogen source in Central Kenya
For agriculture to play a role in climate change mitigation strategies to reduce
emissions from inorganic nitrogen (N) fertilizer through a more balanced and
efficient use are necessary. Such strategies should align with the overarching
principle of sustainable intensification and will need to co...
Farnworth, Cathy R.
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Stirling, Clare M.
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Sapkota, Tek B.
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Jat, Mangi Lal
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Misiko, Michael T.
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Simon, Attwood
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[Gender and inorganic nitrogen: what are the implications of moving towards a more balanced use of nitrogen fertilizer in the tropics?]
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Gender and inorganic nitrogen: what are the implications of moving towards a more balanced use of nitrogen fertilizer in the tropics?
Mutegi, Edwin Mwiti
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Biu Kung'u , James
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Mucheru-Muna, M.
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Pieter, Pypers
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Mugendi, Daniel Njiru
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[Complementary effects of organic and mineral fertilizers on maize production in the smallholder farms of Meru South District, Kenya]
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Complementary effects of organic and mineral fertilizers on maize production in the smallholder farms of Meru South District, Kenya
Demelash, Nigus
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Bayu, Wondimu
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Tesfaye, Sitot
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Ziadat, Feras M.
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Sommer, Rolf
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[Current and residual effects of compost and inorganic fertilizer on wheat and soil chemical properties]
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Current and residual effects of compost and inorganic fertilizer on wheat and soil chemical properties
Use of inorganic fertilizer is an essential practice to optimize crop productivity in the poor fertility soils in sub-Saharan Africa, but it has been linked to high cost of crop production, contamination of surface and/or ground water by nitrate leaching and eutrophication of surface water by pho...
Mukhongo, Ruth Wilhem
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Tumuhairwe, J.B.
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Ebanyat, Peter
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AbdelGadir, AbdelAziz H.
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Thuita, Moses N.
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Masso, C.
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[Production and use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculum in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and ways of improving]
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Production and use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculum in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and ways of improving
In southern Africa, soil nutrient reserves are being depleted because of continued nutrient mining without adequate replenishment. The consequent downward spiral of soil fertility has led to a corresponding decline in crop yields, food insecurity, food aid and environmental degradation. The centr...
Mafongoya, P.L.
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Bationo, B. André
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Kihara, Job
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Waswa, Boaz S.
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[Appropriate technologies to replenish soil fertility in Southern Africa]
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Appropriate technologies to replenish soil fertility in Southern Africa
The effect of soil fertility management practices on nematode destroying fungi was investigated for three seasons in Taita, Kenya. The study aimed at identifying soil fertility practice that promoted nematode destroying fungi in the soil. Field experiments were established in Taita district, the ...
Wachira, Peter M
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Okoth, S.
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Kimenju, J.W.
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Mibey, RK
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Kiarie, J
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[Effect of soil fertility management practices on nematode destroying fungi in Taita, Kenya]
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Effect of soil fertility management practices on nematode destroying fungi in Taita, Kenya
Kamaa, M
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Mburu, H
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Blanchart, E
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Chibole, L
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Chotte, Jean-Luc
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Kibunja, C.N.
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Lesueur, Didier
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[Effects of organic and inorganic fertilization on soil bacterial and fungal microbial diversity in the Kabete long-term trial, Kenya]
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Effects of organic and inorganic fertilization on soil bacterial and fungal microbial diversity in the Kabete long-term trial, Kenya
Soil nutrient depletion as a result of continuous cultivation of soils without adequate addition of external inputs is a major challenge in the highlands of Kenya. An experiment was set up in Meru South District, Kenya in 2000 to investigate the effects of different soil-incorporated organic (man...
Mucheru-Muna, M.
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Mugendi, DN
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Kung'u, J.B.
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Mugwe, J
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Bationo, B. André
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[Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping systems in Meru South District, Kenya]
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Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping systems in Meru South District, Kenya