ArticleAgriculture, ecosystems & environment2018
Reducing spatial variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculants in farms of variable soil fertility in Siaya County of western Kenya.
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- The genetic diversity, symbiotic efficiency, and drought resilience of rhizobia associated with mung bean in central and northern regions of Afghanistan.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Article
- Reconciling yield gains in agronomic trials with returns under African smallholder conditions.Scientific reports · 2020Article
- Exploiting Biological Nitrogen Fixation: A Route Towards a Sustainable Agriculture.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
- The role of legumes in the sustainable intensification of African smallholder agriculture: Lessons learnt and challenges for the future.Agriculture, ecosystems & environment · 2019Review
- Variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculant, vermicompost, and a legume-specific fertilizer blend in Siaya County of Kenya.Soil & tillage research · 2019Article
- From Isolation of Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes to Their Formulation and Use as Biofertilizers: Status and Needs.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2019Review
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Abstract
Soybean grain yields in sub-Saharan Africa have remained at approximately 50% below those attained in South America despite numerous efforts. A study was conducted in Siaya County (western Kenya) involving 107 farms with soils of different fertility status. The main objective was to test combinations of two inoculants (Legumefix and Biofix) and nutrient sources (Minjingu and Sympal) to raise soybean grain yields. Inoculation used Legumefix or Biofix with and without Minjingu or Sympal in a factorial design. There was soil acidity and a widespread deficiency of potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Inoculation and nutrient source led to increases in nodulation and nodule occupancy. For grain yields the response varied from nil in some sites to high increases in others. Highest grain yields (3000-4000 kg ha
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