Effective Striga control and yield intensification on maize farms in western Kenya with N fertilizer and herbicide-resistant variety
Context Maize production in western Kenya is limited by the spread of parasitic weed Striga hermonthica and depletion of soil nutrient stocks. Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and imidazolinone resistant (IR) maize are key elements in the agronomic toolbox to control infestations and enhance yields Research...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Elsevier
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129944 |
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