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    • Soil Acidity and Liming Handbook for Kenya 

      AO Esilaba, PA Opala, D Nyongesa, EM Muindi, E Gikonyo, AN Kathuku-Gitonga, DM Kamau, M Kamau, PO Kisinyo, J Wendt, J Mutegi, D Mbakaya, I Adolwa, M Nyambura, N Mangale, FW Maina, SO Gudu, JM Wanyama, B Biko (Research gate, 2023-07)
      Soil acidity develops from a combination of natural and anthropogenic processes. Its effects can be evaluated through its impact on soil’s physical, chemical, and biological activities that ultimately affect nutrient ...

    • Symbiotic efficiency of native rhizobia nodulating common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in soils of Western Kenya 

      Fanuel Kawaka, Mathews M Dida, Peter A Opala, Omwoyo Ombori, John Maingi, Newton Osoro, Morris Muthini, Alice Amoding, Dative Mukaminega, John Muoma (Hindawi, 2014)
      This study was conducted to determine the abundance and symbiotic efficiency of native rhizobia nodulating common bean in Kisumu and Kakamega, Kenya. Soil sampling was carried out in three farms that had been used for ...

    • The use of phosphate rocks in East Africa: A review 

      Opala, P.A. (Indian journals, 2023-04-06)
      The use of locally available phosphate rock (PR) has often been proposed as a cheaper alternative to the more expensive superphosphate fertilizers to alleviate severe phosphorus deficiencies that threaten food security in ...