Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Maize"
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Farmers’ Social Capital, Sources of Finances, Information and their Implications on Maize Yields in a Rural Highland, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2022-06-15)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a crop of livelihood, nutritional, economic, and political importance in Kenya. Its productivity growth is estimated at 2% annually, with average yields of 2 tons/ha against a potential 6 tons/ha. ... -
Granular and Powdered Lime Improves Soil Properties and Maize (Zea mays L.) Performance in Humic Nitisols of Central Highlands in Kenya
(SSRN, 2022-12-19)Soil acidity is a major constraint to crop production on highly weathered tropical soils characterized by high Aluminum (Al) toxicity, low cation exchange capacity, and low phosphorus (P) availability to plants. The objective ...