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

Nodulation and protein content of selected chickpea varieties as impacted by spacing and n-fertiliser rates in Eastern Kenya

Judith K. Wafula
  • Judith K. Wafula
  • School of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Resources Management, University of Embu, P. O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
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Fredrick M. Njoka
  • Fredrick M. Njoka
  • School of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Resources Management, University of Embu, P. O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
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Paul N. Nthakanio
  • Paul N. Nthakanio
  • School of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Resources Management, University of Embu, P. O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
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Jeremiah O. Mosioma
  • Jeremiah O. Mosioma
  • School of Agriculture, Department of Land and Water Management, University of Embu, P. O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
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Simon T. Mukono
  • Simon T. Mukono
  • School of pure and applied Sciences, Department of Physical Sciences, University of Embu, P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
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Charles A. N. Onyari
  • Charles A. N. Onyari
  • School of Agriculture, Department of Land and Water Management, University of Embu, P. O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 18 April 2021
  •  Accepted: 25 May 2021
  •  Published: 30 June 2021

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