African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Review

In support of a well-planned intercropping systems in south eastern soils of Nigeria: A review

Nweke I. A.
  • Nweke I. A.
  • Department of Soil Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 September 2017
  •  Accepted: 20 October 2017
  •  Published: 28 June 2018

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