Journal articles Open Access Effect of inorganic fertilizer applications on greenhouse gas emissions and microbial activity in shaded coffee of Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda E. Adipala · G. Eilu · P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa +2 more A study was conducted in non tilled coffee agroforestry fields of Eastern Uganda to understand the effects of application of inorganic fertilizers on soil nutrient loss in form of gas for mitigation of unsustainable agricultural practices.… RUF-40844 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Comparative effect of farmyard manure, cowpea residues and NPK Fertilizer on maize grain yield in Morogoro G. Habonayo · C.L. Rweyemamu · J.M.R. Semoka Optimal combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers can give rise to increased maize yields in nutrient depleted soils. In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of cowpea residues and combinations of inorganic fertilizers on maiz… RUF-34587 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Journal articles Open Access Using APSIM-model as a decision-support-tool for long-term integrated-nitrogen-management and maize productivity under semi-arid conditions in Kenya M. Oscar Kisaka · F.S. Mairura · M.W. Mucheru-Muna · D.N. Mugendi +3 more There is continued decline in per capita agricultural productivity in the drier parts of Kenya’s central highlands. The declines have been linked to low and declining soil fertility, soil water, high atmospheric heat, prolonged dry-spells … RUF-33784 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Factors Influencing Levels of Knowledge in Soil Fertility Management in the Central Highlands of Kenya J.M. Macharia · M.W. Mucheru-Muna · D.N. Mugendi · J.N. Mugwe Soil nutrient depletion is one of the major biophysical constraints affecting agricultural production in Sub Saharan Africa. Despite past research developing soil fertility management options, few of the recommendations from this research … RUF-32692 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Short-Term Effects of Soil Fertility, Tillage and Residue Management on Soil Organic Carbon, Aggregate Stability and Water Infiltration on a Sandy Soil in Urban Agriculture, Harare S. Madyiwa · J. Nyamangara · B. Nyamasoka · P. Nyamugafata +1 more Manure is a key nutrient resource to urban farmers due to its multiple benefits, especially on inherently infertile sandy soils. Research on cattle manure in sub-Saharan Africa has mainly focused on its role in supplying N required by crop… RUF-32009 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
