Declining soil fertility attributed to soil acidity is a major soil productivity problem in sub-Saharan Africa. A study was carried out in nine counties across the Kenya highlands, namely Meru, Embu, Kerugoya, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kinangop, Siaya, Busia and Eldoret, where the problems...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/22519
Liming and phosphorus (P) applications are common practices for improving crop production in acid soils of the tropics. Although considerable work has been done to establish liming rates for acid soils in many parts of the world, information on the role of the lime-Al-P interacti...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20220
Low available phosphorus (P) is one of the major hindrances to crop production in acid soils of western Kenya. Although considerable work has been done to establish P levels in the region, there is paucity of information on which to base fertilizer recommendations due to potentia...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/13037
Inadequate quality-water is a major hindrance to rural development and food security in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Technologies that can promote water harvesting and conservation are, therefore, instrumental in increasing resilience in recurring droughts and enhancing foo...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/28888
Declining soil fertility and soil acidity are major limitations to sustainable crop production in the Kenyan highlands, where Nitisols are intensively cultivated for maize production. Excessive exchangeable acidity, particularly in the form of aluminium and hydrogen ions, can res...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3759