Functional crop diversity enhances crop productivity, stability, and food security through efficient nutrient cycling and water utilization; however, performance is variable under marginal environments. We applied stability analysis to assess impacts of grain legume integration on maize (Zea mays...
Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Chikowo, Regis
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[Grain legumes increase yield stability in maize based cropping systems]
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Grain legumes increase yield stability in maize based cropping systems
Crop production in sub-Sahara Africa is constrained by low soil phosphorus (P) content. A study was conducted in western Kenya to explore alternative P inputs and ways of optimizing their effectiveness and profitability. A field experiment established in 2007 studied the effects of Minjingu phosp...
Savini, Isaac
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Kihara, Job
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Koala, Saidou
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Mukalama, John
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Waswa, Boaz S.
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Bationo, B. André
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[Long-term effects of TSP and Minjingu phosphate rock applications on yield response of maize and soybean in a humid tropical maize–legume cropping system]
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Long-term effects of TSP and Minjingu phosphate rock applications on yield response of maize and soybean in a humid tropical maize–legume cropping system
Dunjana, N
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Nyamugafata, P
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Nyamangara, Justice
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Mango, Nelson
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[Cattle manure and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer application effects on soil hydraulic properties and maize yield of two soils of Murewa district, Zimbabwe]
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Cattle manure and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer application effects on soil hydraulic properties and maize yield of two soils of Murewa district, Zimbabwe
Dietary aflatoxin exposure is a widespread problem in the developing world and causes severe negative health consequences to humans and livestock animals. A new biological control product, called Aflasafe, has been introduced in Nigeria to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of maize in the field an...
Johnson, A.M.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Ayedun, B.
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Fulton, J.R.
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Widmar, N.J.O.
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Akande, A.
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Bandyopadhyay, R.
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Manyong, V.
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[Willingness to pay of Nigerian poultry producers and feed millers for aflatoxin‐safe maize]
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Willingness to pay of Nigerian poultry producers and feed millers for aflatoxin‐safe maize
Low soil nitrogen limits maize (Zea mays L.) production in the West and Central African subregion. Levels of residual genetic variability were determined in two low‐N populations using selfed progeny evaluations, and results obtained indicate large genotypic and phenotypic variances for grain yie...
Ajala, S.
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Olaniyan, A.B.
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Olayiwola, M.O.
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Job, A.O.
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[Yield improvement in maize for tolerance to low soil nitrogen]
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Yield improvement in maize for tolerance to low soil nitrogen
The ability of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in drying maize and controlling aflatoxin contamination was studied under different temperatures, drying times and SAP-to-maize ratios. Temperature and drying time showed significant influence on the aflatoxin formation. SAP-to-maize ratios between 1:1...
Mbuge, D.O.
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Negrini, R.
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Nyakundi, L.O.
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Kuate, S.P.
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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Muiru, W.M.
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Torto, B.
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Mezzenga, R.
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[Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination]
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Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination
Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) is a major indicator of soil fertility in the tropics and underlies variability in crop response to mineral fertilizers. Critical SOC concentrations that interact positively with N fertilizer for optimal crop yield are less understood. A study was conducted on a Ferralso...
Musinguzi, P.
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Ebanyat, Peter
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Tenywa, J.S.
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Basamba, T.A.
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Tenywa, M.M.
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Mubiru, D.N.
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[Critical soil organic carbon range for optimal crop response to mineral fertiliser nitrogen on a ferralsol.]
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Critical soil organic carbon range for optimal crop response to mineral fertiliser nitrogen on a ferralsol.
Maize (Zea mays L.), an important staple crop in West and Central Africa (WCA), has enormous potential to reduce food insecurity in this subregion. Research covering three periods or eras of breeding has been conducted to develop cultivars resistant/tolerant to three maize stress factors: Striga ...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Oyekunle, M.
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Yallou, G.C.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Haruna, A.
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Usman, I.
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Akinwale, R.
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[Gains in grain yield of early maize cultivars developed during three breeding eras under multiple environments]
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Gains in grain yield of early maize cultivars developed during three breeding eras under multiple environments
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple crop in West Africa and has the potential to mitigate the food insecurity in the subregion. However, maize grain yield is severely constrained by drought. A study was conducted at 13 locations in West Africa for 2 yr to determine genetic gains in yield of cul...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Oyekunle, M.
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Menkir, A.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Yallou, C.
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Usman, I.
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Alidu, H.
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[Comparative performance of early maturing maize cultivars developed in three Eras under drought stress and wellwatered environments in West Africa]
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Comparative performance of early maturing maize cultivars developed in three Eras under drought stress and wellwatered environments in West Africa