Spatial rooting patterns of gliricidia, pigeon pea and maize intercrops and effect on profile soil N and P distribution in southern Malawi

African Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 278-288

  Makumba, Wilkson ^a   Akinnifesi, Festus K ^a   Janssen, Bert H ^b  

^a CHITEDZE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION   (Malawi)

^b WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Fertilizer trees; Makoka; Nutrient distribution; Roots

Indexed keywords

CAJANUS CAJAN; COLUMBA; GLIRICIDIA; GLIRICIDIA SEPIUM; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 78649339840     PISSN: None     EISSN: 1991637X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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