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The effects of agronomic practices on soil greenhouse gas emissions in maize production systems in Buea, Cameroon
With a specific focus on zero tillage and organic fertilization, this study examines the effects of agronomic practices on soil …
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Mapping soil salinity using machine learning and remote sensing data in semi-arid croplands
Soil salinity significantly constrains agricultural productivity and land sustainability, particularly in irrigated areas. While, remote sensing offers large-scale monitoring capacity, …
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Driving sustainability in tea farming: insights on organo-mineral fertilizers
Tea (Camellia sinensis L. O. Kuntze) is a globally important crop, yet its sustainability is threatened by nutrient depletion, acidic …
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Editorial: Climate change mitigation strategies for sustainable crop production in sub-Saharan Africa
highly vulnerable to climate change. With the average temperature risen by 1.2℃ since precolonial times, exceeding the global average, the …
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Quantitative evaluation of potentially toxic elements and associated risks in Acrisols and Ferralsols of western Ghana
This study investigates the natural distribution of potentially toxic elements in western Ghana as affected by soil types (i.e., Acrisols …
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Soil hydraulic properties under different land use types and soil depth at Arjo-Dhidhessa estate sugar factory, Western Ethiopia
The infiltration process is a significant driver of soil quality and ecological performance that is influenced by several factors, including …
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Differential impacts of land use regimes on soil aggregate stability and aggregate-associated organic carbon sequestration in semi-arid Vertisols
Land use impacts on soil aggregate stability and carbon sequestration, which are critical biogeochemical indicators of soil health, are largely …
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Abundance and symbiotic efficiency of indigenous rhizobia nodulating faba bean and common bean in southern Ethiopia
The symbiotic association between legumes and indigenous rhizobia is crucial for enhancing legume productivity. However, inconsistent results and suboptimal performance …
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The extent and distribution of salt-affected soils in sub-Saharan Africa from 1970 to the present: a review of the current state of knowledge
Introduction Salt-affected soils are a global issue, affecting 1 billion hectares worldwide, including 80 million hectares in Africa. In sub-Saharan …
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Soil organic carbon and related properties under conservation agriculture and contrasting conventional fields in Northern Malawi
Conservation agriculture (CA) is widely promoted as an agroecology-based approach for soil conservation. Several studies have focused on effects of …
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Characterization and classification of soils in the irrigable land of Achewa small-scale irrigation area, Itang special district, southwest Gambella, Ethiopia
The characterization and classification of soils in irrigable areas are crucial for understanding soil types and nutrient status, which in …
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Modeling the electrical conductivity relationship between saturated paste extract and 1:2.5 dilution in different soil textural classes
Regression models were developed to estimate the electrical conductivity of saturated paste extract (ECe) from the electrical conductivity of soil-water …
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Influence of land-use types and topographic slopes on the physico-chemical characteristics of soils in Northwestern Ethiopia
Aims This study examines the effects of land-use types and slope position on selected soil physico-chemical properties in the Ageza …
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Sandy soil reclamation technologies to improve crop productivity and soil health: a review
Sandy soils are characterized by low soil moisture content and nutrient retention due to high permeability, limiting crop productivity and …
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Nutritional properties of underutilized legumes and intercropped maize
Over the years, intercropping which is majorly carried out on legumes and cereal has been practiced to maximize the utilization …
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Pedological characterization and soil fertility assessment of the selected rice irrigation schemes, Tanzania
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the second cereal food crop grown in Tanzania after maize (Zea mays L.) and covers …
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Influence of farmers’ socio-economic characteristics on nutrient flow and implications for system sustainability in smallholdings: a review
The rise in global human population, coupled with the effects of climate change, has increased the demand for arable land. …
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Composition and spore abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in sweet potato producing areas in Uganda
Introduction Farming systems influence composition and abundance of microbial communities. Methodology A study was conducted using morphotyping and enumeration methods …
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Fertilizers for food and nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa: An overview of soil health implications
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces chronic food insecurity associated with soil degradation and the peculiar aftermath of climate change and exacerbated …
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Research trends on biochar-based smart fertilizers as an option for the sustainable agricultural land management: Bibliometric analysis and review
Several studies have investigated nutrient-enriched and nutrient poor biochar to improve soil properties, increase nutrient use efficiency and crop productivity. …