African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6860

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of phosphorus fortified compost on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) and Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) intercropped maize in acidic soils of Western Kenya

Orandi Jairus
  • Orandi Jairus
  • Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-2115 Egerton, Kenya.
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Mwonga Samuel
  • Mwonga Samuel
  • Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-2115 Egerton, Kenya.
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Ojiem John
  • Ojiem John
  • Kenya Agricultural Research and Livestock Organization, Kibos, P. O. Box 1490 40100 Kisumu, Kenya.
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Lauren Julie
  • Lauren Julie
  • Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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  •  Received: 15 December 2020
  •  Accepted: 03 February 2021
  •  Published: 28 February 2021

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