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Soybean (Glycine max) and maize (Zea mays) production as influenced by rhizobia inoculation and cropping systems in western Kenya

C. Masso · E.M. Mutegi · R. Okalebo · A. Otinga +1 more

The use of promiscuous varieties and commercial inoculants has been shown to increase soybean production and improve soil fertility. However, most cropping systems are characterized by indigenous bradyrhizobia whose populations are often l…

RUF-39365 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

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Potential of native rhizobia in enhancing nitrogen fixation and yields of climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in contrasting environments of Eastern Kenya

Jacinta M. Kimiti · Gilbert Koskey · John Maingi · Simon W. Mburu +2 more

Climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya is greatly undermined by low soil fertility, especially in agriculturally prolific areas. The use of effective native rhizobia inoculants to promote nitrogen fixation could be benef…

RUF-36665 2017 CC BY 4.0 7 Apr 2017