Nitrogen fixation by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa: Potential and limitations
Reviews the present state of knowledge about the biological contribution of nitrogen by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa; indicates the main factors limiting the contribution of biological N by forage legumes; highlights the potentials of legume - food crop - livestock interactions in various production systems; suggests areas where intensified research is justified in terms of scientific knowledge and practical benefits.
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Format: | Journal Article biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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1984
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Subjects: | feed legumes, nitrogen fixation, constraints, food crops, livestock, research, |
Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4529 https://books.google.com/books?id=Wr1YkActkqIC&pg=PA2 |
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Summary: | Reviews the present state of knowledge about the biological contribution of nitrogen by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa; indicates the main factors limiting the contribution of biological N by forage legumes; highlights the potentials of legume - food crop - livestock interactions in various production systems; suggests areas where intensified research is justified in terms of scientific knowledge and practical benefits. |
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