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Soil properties effects and management of organic residues to improve C sequestration, reduce N losses and improve crop yield

Mugwe, J. N.; Danga, B. O.; Mochoge, B. O.; Getenga, Z. (2010-09)

Rates of decomposition of organic materials in soil determine the amount of carbon (C) which is mineralized and released as CO2 versus the amount of C that is retained in various forms in the soil. Decomposition rates also ...
Training needs in soil fertility management for farmers and extension workers in central highlands of Kenya

Mugendi, D.N.; Macharia, J. M.; Mugwe, J. N.; Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mairura, S. F.; Kimani, S. K. (2012)

The objective of this study was to identify training requirements of farmers and extension agents for effective and enhanced uptake and utilization of these technologies in the central highlands of Kenya. The study was ...
Understanding the Environment, Promoting Health in Lake Baringo and Bogoria Drainage Basin

Onywere, S. M.; Shisanya, C.A.; Obando, Joy Apiyo; Masiga, D.; Irura, Z.; Mariita, N.; Maragia, H.; Ndubi, A. O. (2013-12-02)
Use of leguminous shrubs for soil fertility improvement in sub-humid highlands of Kenya

Mugwe, J. N.; Mugendi, D.N. (2006)

Declining crop productivity is a major challenge facing smallholder farmers in central highlands of Kenya. This decline is caused by continuous cultivation of soils without adequate addition of external inputs in form of ...