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Curated Content
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Date of publication:
May, 2006
Edition or Version:
116.00
Institution:
World Agroforestry Centre
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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.
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Gliricidia; Maize; Inorganic fertilizer; Intercropping; Agroforestry; Smallholder farmer
Contact name (for further information):
W. Makumba
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+2651707325
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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Malawi
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