Vol. 7 No. 4 (1999) | African Crop Science Journal

Published: 1999-04-01

Foreword: Training MSc-level agricultural problem solvers in Africa

B K Patel, E Adipala, P L Woomer

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27722

In-vitro rooting and axillary shoots proliferation of Faidherbia albida (Del.) A.. Chev. under varying levels of plant growth regulators

M B Kwapata, K Kalengamaliro, J Bakuwa, S Manyela

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27723

Resistance to witchweed in Sorghum: parent characterisation and combining ability analysis

C Musoke, P Tongoona, S Mabasa, O A Chivinge

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27724

Gamma rays and ethylmethane sulphonate in vitro induced Fusarium wilt resistant mutants in bananas

C Musoke, P R Rubaihayo, M Magambo

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27725

A path coefficient analysis of some yield component interactions in cowpea

C K Nakawuka, E Adipala

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27726

Reactions of Musa genotypes to drought stress

P R Rubaihayo, M M Tenywa

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27727

Estimation of banana yield based on bunch phenology

P L Woomer, M A Bekunda, S T Nkalubo

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27728

Effect of spacing, stage and method of desuckering on bunch size and yield of banana cultivar Kibuzi (AAA-EA)

M O Odeke, P R Rubaihayo, D S O Osiru

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27729

Intercropping perennial legumes for green manure additions to maize in southern Malawi

B C G Kamanga, G Y Kanyama-Phiri, S Minae

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27730

Combined inputs of crop residues and fertiliser for smallholder maize in southern Malawi

I L Mwato, A B C Mkandawire, S K Mughogho

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27757

Residual nitrogen benefits of promiscuous soybeans to maize under field conditions

P Kasasa, M Mpepereki, K Musiyiwa, F Makonese, K E Giller

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27731

Agronomic effectiveness of poor quality manure supplemented with phosphate fertiliser on maize and groundnut in a maize-groundnut rotation

R Chikowo, F Tagwira, M Piha

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27732

Response of maize to phosphorus fertilisation at selected sites in western Kenya

N A Njui, A A Musandu

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27733

Maize response to method and rate of manure application

T H Mubonderi, I K Mariga, L M Mugwira, O A Chivinge

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27734

Soil fertility studies with compost and igneous phosphate rock amendments in Malawi

J C V B Nyirongo, S K Mughogho, J D T Kumwenda

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27735

Use of wheat straw, soybean trash and nitrogen fertiliser for maize production in the Kenyan highlands

J R Okalebo, C A Palm, M Gichuru, J O Owuor, C O Othieno, A Munyampundu, R M Muasya, P L Woolmer

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27736

Bioproductivity and decomposition of waterhyacinth in Uganda

A Amoding, R Muzira, M A Bekunda, P L Woolmer

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27737

Opportunities for improving integrated nutrient management by smalhold farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya

P L Woolmer, N K Karanja, J R Okalebo

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27738

The effect of 2,4-D, dicamba and hand weeding on witchweed density and maize yield

O A Chivinge, D Musambasi, I K Mariga

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27739

Pests and diseases of cowpea in Uganda: Experiences from a diagnostic survey

E Adipala, C A Omongo, A Sabiti, J E Obuo, R Edema, B Bua, M W Ogenga-Latigo

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27740

Integrated management of major field pests of cowpea in eastern Uganda

P Nampala, M W Ogenga-Latigo, S Kyamanywa, E Adipala, J Karungi, N Oyobo, L E N Jackai

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27741

Population dynamics of selected cowpea insect pests as influenced by different management practices in eastern Uganda

M P Nampala, E Adipala, S Kyamanywa, M W Ogenga-Latigo, J Karungi

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27742

Performances of Cotesia sesamiae and Cotesia flavipes (hymenoptea: Braconidae) as biological control agents against cereal stemborers in Mozambique

D Cugala, W A Overholt, D Giga, L Santos

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27743

Plant parasitic nematodes associated with common bean in Kenya and the effect of Meloidogyne infection on bean nodulation

J W Kimenju, N K Karanja, I Macharia

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27744

Effects of cassava mosaic virus disease on the growth and yield of cassava - some highlights from Makerere experiments

D S O Osiru, W S Sserubombwe, P Sseruwagi, M Thresh, G W Otim-Nape

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27745

Colonisation of resistant and susceptible bean tissues by Phaeoisariopsis griseola (Sacc) Ferr.

I N Wagara, A W Mwang'ombe, G M Siboe

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27746

The significance and management of maize cob rots in smallholder farms in central Malawi

S J Kapindu, V W Saka, A M Julian, R Hillocks, W AB Msuku

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27747

Influence of farmer production goals on cowpea pest management in eastern Uganda: Implications for developing IPM programmes

P Isubikalu, J M Erbaugh, A R Semana, E Adipalu

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27748

Farmers' perceptions and adoption of soil management technologies in western Kenya

M Makokha, H Odera, H K Maritim, J R Okalebo, D M Iruria

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27749

Soil fertility management in the banana-based agriculture of Central Uganda: farmer practices, constraints and opinions

H Sseguya, A R Semana, M A Bekunda

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27750

Prospects and constraints of finger millet production in Eastern Uganda

J S Tenywa, M Kidoido, P Nyende, V Kasenge, J Oryokot, S Mbowa

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27751

Economic analysis of maize-bean production using a soil fertility replenishment product (PREP-PAC) in Western Kenya

P Nekesa, H K Maritim, J R Okalebo, P L Woolmer

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27752

Determinants and impact of integration of forage legumes in crop/livestock systems in peri-urban areas of central Uganda

T K Mugisa, P Ngategize, E N Sabiti

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27753

Effect of fertiliser and mulching on bean infestation and damage by bean fly

S Byabagambi, S Kyamanywa, M W Ogenga-Latigo

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27754

Effects of auxin/cytokinin combinations on shoot proliferation in banana cultivars

G Arinaitwe, P R Rubaiho, M J S Magambo

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27755

Cultural practices and production constraints in smallholder banana-based cropping systems of Uganda's Lake Victoria Basin

M M Tenywa, M I Isabirye, R Lala, A Lifafa, P Achan

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10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27756

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