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Author or Institution as Author
Wilkson Makumba
Co-authors

Bert Janssen, Oene Oenema Festus K. Akinnifesi, Davies Mweta, Freddie Kwesiga

Resource Type
Curated Content
Date of Publication
May 01, 2006
Language
English
Description/Abstract

A gliricidia–maize  simultaneous intercropping agroforestry system has shown to be a suitable option for soil fertility improvement and yield increase in highly populated areas of sub Saharan Africa where landholding sizes are very small and inorganic fertilizer use is very low.

Institution
World Agroforestry Centre
Citation

Makumba, W. Janssen, B. Oenema, O. Akinnifesi, F. Mweta, D. Kwesiga, F. 2006. The long-term effects of a gliricidia–maize intercropping system in Southern Malawi, on gliricidia and maize yields, and soil properties. Agricultural Ecosystems and Environment 116. p 85-92.

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