Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume crop and leading source of dietary
protein worldwide. Its yield is quite low in developing as well as developed countries. Both …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most important grain legume crops in
Africa. It represents an important share of food proteins and calories of poor agricultural …

Integrated plant nutrient management is among the best widely used soil fertility
management methods in subsistence farming for improved crop and soil productivity. Soil …

Most soils in the tropical region are highly weathered and infertile. A sustainable crop
production system must adopt an ecological approach, using balanced nutrient inputs from …

Can agriculture provide for the food needs of a world population projected to exceed 7.5
billion by the year 2020? Concern is growing that it may not. There are indications that the …

Integrated Plant Nutrient Management in crop production in the Central Ethiopian highlands
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A field experiment was conducted during rainy seasons of 2003–04 and 2004–05. Fourteen
treatments consisting of two fertility levels (50% and 100% recommonded NPK) and their …

One major factor that has been reported to contribute to chronic poverty and malnutrition in
rural Haiti is soil infertility. There has been no systematic review of past and present soil …

In southern Africa, soil nutrient reserves are being depleted because of continued nutrient
mining without adequate replenishment. The consequent downward spiral of soil fertility has …

Plant nutrition is a fundamental science that impacts all aspects of cropping systems,
environmental sustainability, and human health and well being. Therefore, there is a need …