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

Organic amendments effects on soil dry aggregate stability in Chipata, Zambia

K. Muzyamba
  • K. Muzyamba
  • Soil Science Department, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia, P. O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia.
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E. Phiri
  • E. Phiri
  • Soil Science Department, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia, P. O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia.
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D. Kalala
  • D. Kalala
  • Kasisi Training Institute (KTI), Lusaka, Zambia.
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B. H. Chishala
  • B. H. Chishala
  • Soil Science Department, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia, P. O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia.
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  •  Received: 02 May 2020
  •  Accepted: 22 December 2020
  •  Published: 28 February 2021

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