Mulching Practice in a Semi-Arid Zone of Nigeria for Soil Erosion Control and Grain Yield of Maize.

Autor: Odunze, A.C.
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Zdroj: Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 2002, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p31. 10p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.
Abstrakt: Evaluates the soil erosion control potential of selected herbaceous forage legumes and straw mulch under the intercrop system and against soil loss under sole maize treatment in Nigeria in 1993 and 1994. Field layout for soil erosion plots; Measured and predicted soil loss under legume live and straw mulch intercrop; Recommendation for suitable landuse management practice for sustainable productivity of the soil.
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