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Effect of the naturally occurring salt 'Kanwa' as a fertilizer on the productivity of Stylosanthes in the subhumid zone of Nigeria

Reports the response of two stylo cultivars, viz, stylosanthes hamata cv verano and stylosanthes guianensis cv cook to 'Kanwa' - a naturally occuring salt traditionally used as a cattle lick - but which shows the presence of various essential nutrients for plants. Discusses the implications to agrop...

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Main Authors: Mohamed-Saleem, M.A., Otsyina, R.M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 1987
Subjects:
subhumid zones
stylosanthes
trace elements
salts
fertilizers
production systems
agropastoral systems
seed production
soil physicochemical properties
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28641
Summary:Reports the response of two stylo cultivars, viz, stylosanthes hamata cv verano and stylosanthes guianensis cv cook to 'Kanwa' - a naturally occuring salt traditionally used as a cattle lick - but which shows the presence of various essential nutrients for plants. Discusses the implications to agropastoral production systems

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