Nitrogen fixation by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa: Potential and limitations

Reviews the present state of knowledge about the biological contribution of nitrogen by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa; indicates the main factors limiting the contribution of biological N by forage legumes; highlights the potentials of legume - food crop - livestock interactions in various pr...

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Autores principales: Haque, I., Jutzi, S.C.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1984
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4529
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Sumario:Reviews the present state of knowledge about the biological contribution of nitrogen by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa; indicates the main factors limiting the contribution of biological N by forage legumes; highlights the potentials of legume - food crop - livestock interactions in various production systems; suggests areas where intensified research is justified in terms of scientific knowledge and practical benefits.