Decomposition of and nutrient release from ruminant manure on acid sandy soils in the Sahelian zone of Niger, West Africa
In agopastoral systems of the semi arid West African Sahel, targeted applications of ruminant manure to the cropland is a widespread practice to maintain soil productivity. However, studies exploring the decomposition and mineralisation processes of manure under farmers' conditions are scarce. The p...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Elsevier
2001
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/30026 |
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