The Effects of Manure, Lime and P Fertilizer on N Uptake and Yields of Soybean ( Glycine max (L.) Merrill) in the Central Highlands of Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorMugwe, J. N.
dc.contributor.authorVerde, B.S.
dc.contributor.authorDanga, B. O.
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-03T09:46:35Z
dc.date.available2014-07-03T09:46:35Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractSoybean (Glycine max (L.)) is one of the most important legume crops being introduced in the CHK (Central Highlands of Kenya) expected to increase yields. However, low levels of soil N (nitrogen) and other plant nutrients and soil acidity are seen as the major causes impairing goal achievement. To evaluate the influence of manure, lime, P (phosphorus) fertilizer and their combination on N uptake and soybean performance, an experiment was conducted in Embu ATC (Agricultural Training College) comprising 9 treatments, arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with 4 replicates in plots of 4 m × 4.5 m. The study included manure (0, 5 and 10 t•ha-1), lime (0 and 2 t•ha-1) and P fertilizer (0, 30 and 60 kg•P•ha-1). The treatments significantly influenced N uptake and soybean yields. Both parameters responded well to application of manure both alone or combined to lime and TSP (triple super phosphate). From these it was concluded that organic and inorganic resources have potential to enhance N uptake and soybean and other crops yields in CHK.en_US
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Environmental Science and Engineering B 2 (2013) 111-116en_US
dc.identifier.issn1934-8932
dc.identifier.other1934-8940
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.academia.edu/5166564/The_Effects_of_Manure_Lime_and_P_Fertilizer_on_N_Uptake_and_Yields_of_Soybean_Glycine_max_L._Merrill_in_the_Central_Highlands_of_Kenya
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/10286
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDavid Publishingen_US
dc.subjectManureen_US
dc.subjectlimeen_US
dc.subjectP fertilizeren_US
dc.subjectN uptakeen_US
dc.subjectsoybeanen_US
dc.titleThe Effects of Manure, Lime and P Fertilizer on N Uptake and Yields of Soybean ( Glycine max (L.) Merrill) in the Central Highlands of Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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