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Effect of nitrogen sources on the yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya
Kawaka, Fanuel; Dida, Mathews; Opala, Peter; Ombori, Omwoyo; Maingi, John; Amoding, Alice; Muoma, John (Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2018-05-15)Depletion of soil nutrients due to continuous cultivation without adequate external fertilization is one of the challenges facing many smallholder farmers in western Kenya. This study was conducted to assess the effects ... -
Genetic diversity of symbiotic bacteria nodulating common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya
Kawaka, Fanuel; Makonde, Huxley; Dida, Mathews; Opala, Peter; Ombori, Omwoyo; Maingi, John; Muoma, John (Plos One, 2018-11-15)Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in legumes plays a critical role in improving soil fertility. Despite this vital role, there is limited information on the genetic diversity and BNF of bacteria nodulating common bean ...