This study was convened because of low levels of tomato produced in soils of Tanzania with
poor fertility status. It compared effects of poultry manure and NPK (23: 10: 5) fertilizer to the …

This study intended to find alternative ways of increasing phosphorus (P) in soils using
Minjingu fertilizer brands since maize yield in Tanzania has been retarded by low soil …

Tomato grafting has proven to mitigate some soil-borne diseases and abiotic stresses as
well as improve plant growth, yield and fruit quality. However, in Tanzania the graft …

Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi in 2013 and 2014 cropping seasons. The
objective was to determine the effects of variety and rate of poultry manure application on …

Soil acidity is influenced by high levels of aluminium, iron, manganese and low levels of
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), plant nutrients availability such as phosphorus, affect the …

Soil acidity limits crop productivity and affects food security, household income as well as the
environment. Given the consequences of soil acidity, appropriate measures such as …

A study was carried out to evaluate the effect of integrating chickpea on yield and quality
attributes of tomatoes and maize under varying supply levels of farm yard manure (FYM) and …

Phosphorus (P) is an important macronutrient for plant growth (Shen et al., 2011). Its
deficiency is common in several areas of East Africa, and is aggravated by rising costs of …

This study was carried out to assess the suitability of gypsite as a soil amendment in the
release of Ca and S. Besides the high potential of gypsite in improving crop yields in some …

Plants provide pest control resources for many people worldwide. Nevertheless, harvesting
is ofen destructive. The development of suitable propagation techniques will provide a …