Browsing by Author "JO Achieng, G Ouma, G Odhiambo, F Muyekho"
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Effect of farmyard manure and inorganic fertilizers on maize production on Alfisols and Ultisols in Kakamega, western Kenya.
(JO Achieng, G Ouma, G Odhiambo, F Muyekho, 2010)Soil acidity is one property associated with decline of most crop productivity. Alfisols and Ultisols are some of the acidic soils predominant in western Kenya. An experiment was conducted in both soils to find out the ... -
Effect of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsley) and inorganic fertilizers on maize yield on Alfisols and Ultisols of Western Kenya
(Science Hub, LLC, 2010)Smallholder maize (Zea mays L.) farmers cannot cope with the high and ever increasing prices of fertilizers, resulting in continuous low grain yield, chronic food shortage and insecurity. Cheaper, sustainable alternatives ...