Does the combined application of organic and mineral nutrient sources influence maize productivity? A meta-analysis
P Chivenge, B Vanlauwe, J Six - Plant and Soil, 2011 - Springer
The combined application of organic resources (ORs) and mineral fertilizers is increasingly
gaining recognition as a viable approach to address soil fertility decline in sub-Saharan …
gaining recognition as a viable approach to address soil fertility decline in sub-Saharan …
Waste to value: Global perspective on the impact of entomocomposting on environmental health, greenhouse gas mitigation and soil bioremediation
The innovative use of insects to recycle low-value organic waste into value-added products
such as food, feed and other products with a low ecological footprint has attracted rapid …
such as food, feed and other products with a low ecological footprint has attracted rapid …
Agroforestry delivers a win-win solution for ecosystem services in sub-Saharan Africa. A meta-analysis
Agricultural landscapes are increasingly being managed with the aim of enhancing the
provisioning of multiple ecosystem services and sustainability of production systems …
provisioning of multiple ecosystem services and sustainability of production systems …
Exploring black soldier fly frass as novel fertilizer for improved growth, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency of maize under field conditions
D Beesigamukama, B Mochoge, NK Korir… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) is increasingly gaining momentum worldwide as
organic fertilizer. However, research on its performance on crop production remains largely …
organic fertilizer. However, research on its performance on crop production remains largely …
Combined organic/inorganic fertilization enhance soil quality and increased yield, photosynthesis and sustainability of sweet maize crop
A field experiment was conducted to determine the effects of inorganic and combined
organic/inorganic fertilization on growth, photosynthesis and yield of a sweet maize crop …
organic/inorganic fertilization on growth, photosynthesis and yield of a sweet maize crop …
Potential of field edge rainwater harvesting, biomass transfer and integrated nutrient management in improving sorghum productivity in semi-arid regions: a review
AT Kugedera, G Nyamadzawo, R Mandumbu… - Agroforestry …, 2022 - Springer
Sorghum has been promoted in arid and semi-arid areas due to its drought tolerance which
makes it survive under harsh environmental conditions, but grain yields are very low, eg …
makes it survive under harsh environmental conditions, but grain yields are very low, eg …
Enhancing maize productivity and profitability using organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in central Kenya small-hold farms
M Mucheru-Muna, D Mugendi, P Pypers… - Experimental …, 2014 - cambridge.org
Declining land productivity is a major problem facing smallholder farmers today in Sub-
Saharan Africa, and as a result increase in maize grain yield has historically staggered …
Saharan Africa, and as a result increase in maize grain yield has historically staggered …
Soil fertility inputs and tillage influence on maize crop performance and soil water content in the Central Highlands of Kenya
Rigorous land ploughing and cropping fertiliser treatment and mineral fertiliser combined
with animal manure treatment) consistently enhanced maize crop growth and development …
with animal manure treatment) consistently enhanced maize crop growth and development …
Long-term sustaining crop productivity and soil health in maize–chickpea system through integrated nutrient management practices in Vertisols of central India
Long-term sustainability concerns are growing in agriculture owing to over and under
application of fertilizers and poor management of available resources which are resulting …
application of fertilizers and poor management of available resources which are resulting …
Minimum tillage, tied ridging and mulching for better maize yield and yield stability in the Central Highlands of Kenya
Most smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Kenya have been experiencing a
decrease in crop yields in the recent decades. Droughts and prolonged dry spells are …
decrease in crop yields in the recent decades. Droughts and prolonged dry spells are …