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Publikováno v:
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. :226-234
Due to escalating cost of imported fertilizers, there is renewed interest in the use of local nutrient resources in managing soil fertility in Kenya. The effect of integrated use of urea and Calliandra or maize stover on maize yields, financial benef
Autor:
Caleb O. Othieno, Duncan G. Odhiamboz, Cornelius K. Serrem, Frank S. Mairura, Robert O. Nyambati
Publikováno v:
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. :1-11
This study investigated the effects of applying different combinations of two contrasting plant residues, Calliandra calothyrsus (Calliandra) and maize stover, with urea on Striga infestation and maize yield in western Kenya. A randomized complete bl
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 22:1-13
Publikováno v:
Sustainable Agriculture Research. 9:101
One of the major challenges facing potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) production in Kenya is the inadequate supply of high-quality seed. The required amount of potato seed in Kenya is about 70,000 tones annually but, only 1 % is available. Otherwise, farme
Publikováno v:
Sustainable Agriculture Research. 9:118
One of the major challenges facing potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) production in Kenya is low and declining yield. This trend is caused by several factors which include low quality and quantity of seed, climate change, inadequate extension services, pes
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 8:1-7
Barley requires adequate nitrogen (N) for high grain yields and quality malting, but the balance between adequate and excessive N is important therefore field experiments were set up between July 2011 and July 2012 to evaluate the effects of nitrogen
Autor:
W. R. Opile, John Robert Okalebo, P. O. Kisinyo, Robert O. Nyambati, S. J. Kebeney, S. Gudu, Joyce Kisinyo, E. J. Too, W. K. Ng'etich, Evans Ochieng Ouma, Jerry Agalo, P. A. Opala, Caleb O. Othieno
Publikováno v:
Experimental Agriculture. 50:128-143
SUMMARYSoil acidity and phosphorus (P) deficiency are some of the major causes of low maize yields in Kenya. This study determined the immediate and residual effects of lime and P fertilizer on soil pH, exchangeable aluminium (Al), available P, maize
Publikováno v:
Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 59:327-339
The effects of farmyard manure (FYM), Tithonia diversifolia (tithonia) and urea when applied alone or in combination with Minjingu phosphate rock (MPR), Busumbu phosphate rock (BPR) or triple superphosphate (TSP) on soil acidity, P availability, maiz
Autor:
J. R. Okalebo, V. S. Omenyo, B. Langat, J. O. Ochuodho, Caleb O. Othieno, M. A. Osundwa, W. K. Ng'etich
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 3:806-823
A study was carried out to investigate the influence of agricultural lime (21% CaO) from Koru, Kisumu on soil properties and wheat yield on acidic soils of Uasin Gishu county. Field trials were conducted at Chepkoilel University College farm and in K
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Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 42:2526-2536
High rates of soil depletion, food insecurity, and poverty are widespread in western Kenya, which calls for urgent and affordable solutions. A field experiment was carried out during 2003 short rains and 2004 long rains in western Kenya to study the