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Advancement and practical applications of rhizobacterial biofertilizers for sustainable crop production in sub-Saharan Africa
(BioMed Central, 2021-12-13)
Agricultural intensification continues in Africa in attempts to meet the rising food demands of the equally rising
population. However, most arable lands in the region are characterized by nutrient deficiency and over-reliance ...
Elements of agroecological pest and disease management
(University of California Press, 2022-06-01)
The development of large-scale monocropped agrisystems has facilitated increased problems with pests and
diseases, perpetuating the reliance of farmers on synthetic pesticides. The economic success of synthetic
inputs ...
Rhizobacteria-Based Technology for Sustainable Cropping of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
(Springer, 2019-08-15)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important food crops worldwide but
its cultivation is affected by numerous challenges including pests, diseases and high
fertiliser requirements which have associated ...
Soilless urban gardening as a post covid-19 food security salvage technology: A study on the physiognomic response of lettuce to hydroponics in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2023-03)
This study was conducted to assess the performance of vegetables using a non-greenhouse hydroponic system as a sustainable urban farming technology to increase food security (in terms of vegetable production and availability). ...
Effects of agrochemicals on the beneficial plant rhizobacteria in agricultural systems
(Springer Nature, 2021-09-18)
Conventional agriculture relies heavily on chemical pesticides and fertilizers to control plant pests and diseases and improve production. Nevertheless, the intensive and prolonged use of agrochemicals may have undesirable ...
Maize (Zea mays) Response to Anthill Soil (Termitaria), Manure and NPK Fertilization Rate under Conventional and Reduced Tillage Cropping Systems
(MDPI, 2020-01-27)
Soil fertility management has been described by many scholars as fundamental and a major hindrance to food production amongst smallholder farmers in the developing world. To counteract this challenge, some farmers have ...