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Indigenous nutrient supply and fertilizer use efficiency in rainfed lowland rice in eastern Uganda
The yields and supply of rice have continuously remained low despite increase in demand. A study was carried out using …
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Cultivating climate-smart crop systems: a systematic map of agronomic interventions in a Mediterranean-type climate
Agriculture systems require evidence-based management approaches to minimize impacts from climate change and to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. This is …
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Carbon dioxide emissions and nitrogen and phosphorus mineralization patterns from soil amended with shoot and root residues of different wheat genotypes
Crop residue incorporation into soil is one strategy for improving soil quality. While several studies have investigated the decomposition of …
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Rapid risk assessment to prioritise potentially high-risk non-native plant pests to protect agriculture and forestry, safeguard biodiversity, and facilitate trade in Burundi
The lack of information regarding potential invasions is one of the crucial factors contributing to the rise in pest incursions …
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Discovering stable genomic regions linked to powdery mildew adult-plant resistance in wheat
Wheat powdery mildew (WPM) is a devastating disease that causes significant yield losses worldwide. In Egypt, a lake in immune …
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Impacts of fertilizers coupled with improved seeds on rice profitability in Tanzania: evidence from the national sample census of agriculture 2019/20
Introduction Climate change poses a growing threat to food security in Tanzania, particularly among smallholder rice farmers who rely on …
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Optimizing safe rates of pop-up inorganic starter nitrogen and potassium fertilizers for maize
Applying starter nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilizers in a pop-up placement directly in the maize seed furrow is a …
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Prioritising non-native pest species to inform plant health biosecurity policy decisions and to safeguard agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and livelihoods in Uganda
In recent years, various invasive species have been introduced to sub-Saharan Africa, partly due to insufficient information about potential invasions, …
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Soil quality and eggplant productivity in response to different mulching strategies under conservation tillage in organic greenhouse production
Introduction Mulching is a key practice in sustainable agriculture that improves soil quality, conserves resources, and enhances crop performance. However, …
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Rice production in Ghana: a multi-dimensional sustainable approach
Rice is a vital crop in Ghana, contributing 15% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, rice production in …
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Editorial: Sustainable cropping systems for small grain crops for smallholder farmers
Climate change has negatively impacted on the smallholder farmers in Africa, leading to variability in rain and weather conditions that …
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Climate-smart crop production can support household food and nutrition security in urban communities in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
Introduction Global environmental change, including climate change, has adversely affected urban smallholder farmers in producing adequate and nutritious food to …
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Stem-cutting dipping in insecticides and biopesticide application for the control of Bemisia tabaci whitefly in cassava
Introduction The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, is a serious pest of cassava that causes yield loss through physical damage and vectoring …
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Assessment of land use and slope influence on soil organic carbon stocks and soil properties in Southern Ethiopia
Understanding the impact of land use on soil organic carbon stocks (SOCS) and soil properties is crucial for effective soil …
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N2 fixation, grain mineral accumulation, and water-use efficiency in 30 field-grown groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes in Mpumalanga, South Africa, measured using 15N and 13C natural abundance techniques
African soils are inherently low in mineral nutrients. Incorporating N2-fixing legumes into cropping systems can improve soil fertility and increase …
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Household and farm-level drivers of the use and intensity of soil fertility amendments in smallholder farming systems: a case of Masvingo District, Zimbabwe, and Mopani District, South Africa
Introduction Smallholder farming systems critically secure livelihoods and significantly contribute towards household food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Sustainable soil …
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Regional variations and determinants of pesticide use among farmers in Southwestern Nigeria: implications for sustainable agriculture
Pesticides are integral to the agricultural practices of Southwestern Nigeria, yet their varied usage patterns and the factors influencing their …
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Tracking the storage root bulking of cassava under split application of fertilizer nutrients
Cassava is important as food, feed, and raw material, yet its root architecture is not fully understood and thoroughly studied, …
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Performance evaluation of Dabasso Lamaffaa Small Scale Irrigation Scheme at Buno Bedele Zone, South West Ethiopia
Evaluating the performance of irrigation schemes is crucial to identify key problems that impede scheme efficiencies and the utilization of …
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Enhancing maize (Zea mays) productivity through integrated soil fertility management: a participatory approach in the degraded soils of Kigoma, Tanzania
Maize is a staple cereal for countries in sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by a low average yield of less than 1 …