Competition for nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) under potato-based intercropping
systems decreases the level of nutrients available for potato and subsequently influences …

Negative nitrogen balance represents a major factor causing low potato yield in potato
growing areas of Kenya while its excessive surplus poses a significant environmental …

Abstract Lablab (Lablab purpureus)[Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is termed a lost,
underutilized and neglected crop in Africa. Despite the multipurpose use, production …

Climate change is posing severe challenges in Africa, where resilient crops are urgently
needed to withstand drought periods and unreliable rainfall. Multi-purpose legume species …

Under-exploited crops such as Lablab purpureus are regarded a pathway towards
alleviating the food and nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at …

In contrast to the exploration and use of southern African grass plant genetic resources over
the past century, only a few indigenous legume species are currently used as forages …

Tropical and subtropical forage (TSTF) germplasm collections in the international centres of
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and International Livestock Research …

Integration of legumes into potato-based cropping systems is a common practice in
developing countries presumably as a water and nutrient management strategy. This study …

Short-season grain legumes play an important role in smallholder farming systems as
source of food and to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. However, it is not clearly …

Forage legumes could enhance ruminant production in Latin America far more than they
currently do. With a few instructive exceptions, decades invested in domesticating, testing …