The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya
Results of the performance of Sesbania growth, biomass production and pest incidence in 72 accessions of Sesbania species fertilised with phosphorus in a semi-arid environment in Eastern Kenya are presented. Sesbania sesban (L) merr var nubica had higher stem diameters, plant heights, number of bran...
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International Livestock Centre for Africa
1993
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| author | Nzioka, S.M. Minin, L.K. Dzowela, B.H. |
| author_browse | Dzowela, B.H. Minin, L.K. Nzioka, S.M. |
| author_facet | Nzioka, S.M. Minin, L.K. Dzowela, B.H. |
| author_sort | Nzioka, S.M. |
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| description | Results of the performance of Sesbania growth, biomass production and pest incidence in 72 accessions of Sesbania species fertilised with phosphorus in a semi-arid environment in Eastern Kenya are presented. Sesbania sesban (L) merr var nubica had higher stem diameters, plant heights, number of branches and biomass yields than Sesbania goetzei. It also exhibited a higher coppicing ability four and eight weeks after cutting. A large variability was shown by the species especially with respect to plant height and numbers of branches, suggesting the possible use of these parameters for improvement by selection. Sesbania goetzei accessions showed better resistance to pest infestation compared to Sesbania sesban accessions. However, no clear-cut differences was found between species in their response to phosphorus fertilisation. |
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| spelling | CGSpace28592023-02-15T09:40:00Z The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya Nzioka, S.M. Minin, L.K. Dzowela, B.H. semiarid zones sesbania sesban sesbania goetzei evaluation varieties productivity pest insects growth biomass Results of the performance of Sesbania growth, biomass production and pest incidence in 72 accessions of Sesbania species fertilised with phosphorus in a semi-arid environment in Eastern Kenya are presented. Sesbania sesban (L) merr var nubica had higher stem diameters, plant heights, number of branches and biomass yields than Sesbania goetzei. It also exhibited a higher coppicing ability four and eight weeks after cutting. A large variability was shown by the species especially with respect to plant height and numbers of branches, suggesting the possible use of these parameters for improvement by selection. Sesbania goetzei accessions showed better resistance to pest infestation compared to Sesbania sesban accessions. However, no clear-cut differences was found between species in their response to phosphorus fertilisation. 1993 2010-12-09T11:24:21Z 2010-12-09T11:24:21Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2859 en Open Access International Livestock Centre for Africa |
| spellingShingle | semiarid zones sesbania sesban sesbania goetzei evaluation varieties productivity pest insects growth biomass Nzioka, S.M. Minin, L.K. Dzowela, B.H. The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya |
| title | The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya |
| title_full | The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya |
| title_fullStr | The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya |
| title_short | The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya |
| title_sort | evaluation of sesbania sesban var nubica and sesbania goetzei in a semi arid environment in eastern kenya |
| topic | semiarid zones sesbania sesban sesbania goetzei evaluation varieties productivity pest insects growth biomass |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2859 |
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