Africa has the largest population growth rate in the world and an agricultural system
characterized by the predominance of smallholder farmers. Improving food security in Africa …

Yield gap analysis is gaining increased scientific attention, as estimating and explaining
yield gaps shows the potential for sustainable intensification of agricultural systems …

Low and declining soil fertility has been recognized for a long time as a major impediment to
intensifying agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Consequently, from the inception of …

Volcanic mountains in the East African Rift (eg Mt. Kenya, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elgon) are
some of the most productive agricultural regions, often dominated by coffee and banana …

Economic growth in Africa accelerated in the new millennium, enhancing confidence in the
continent's future. Positive developments have taken place in the liberalization of trade and …

This study aimed to examine the antifungal activity of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
essential oil on Colletotrichum musae and Lasiodiplodia theobromae, the causative …

In agroecosystems, microbial communities play a crucial role in delivery of various
ecosystem services. These microbial communities are affected by several factors such as …

The solution to reducing existing yield gaps on smallholder farms lies in understanding
factors limiting yield in areas with agricultural intensification potential. This study applied an …

Low yields of East African highland bananas (Musa spp. AAA-EA) are often attributed to
poor and declining soil fertility, which outweighs other biophysical factors and management …

Banana leaf pruning is a common practice to facilitate intercropping with legumes on
farmers' fields. It is however not clear if this practice improves farmers land-use and …