Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Tumuhairwe, John"
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Advancement and practical applications of rhizobacterial biofertilizers for sustainable crop production in sub-Saharan Africa
Aloo, Becky; Mbega, Ernest; Tumuhairwe, John; Makumba, Billy (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 ... -
Effects of agrochemicals on the beneficial plant rhizobacteria in agricultural systems
Aloo, Becky; Mbega, Ernest; Makumba, Billy; Tumuhairwe, John (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 ... -
Effects of Carrier Materials and Storage Temperatures on the Viability and Stability of Three Biofertilizer Inoculants Obtained from Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Rhizosphere
Aloo, Becky; Mbega, Ernest; Makumba, Billy; Tumuhairwe, John (MDPI, 2022-01-20)Biofertilizer technology continues to be derailed by the short shelf life of inoculants. The present study investigated the suitability of wheat-bran (WB), rice-husks (RH), farmyard-manure (FYM), bagasse (BG), and sawdust ...