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 biochar on soil physical properties, growth parameters and yield of soybeans on a five-year fallow

Simfukwe Paul
  • Simfukwe Paul
  • School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mulungushi University, P. O. Box 80415, Kabwe, Zambia.
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Mwanaute Shiompa
  • Mwanaute Shiompa
  • School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mulungushi University, P. O. Box 80415, Kabwe, Zambia.
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Victor Bulwilo
  • Victor Bulwilo
  • School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mulungushi University, P. O. Box 80415, Kabwe, Zambia.
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Chaiwa Chipili
  • Chaiwa Chipili
  • School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mulungushi University, P. O. Box 80415, Kabwe, Zambia.
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  •  Received: 23 October 2023
  •  Accepted: 07 December 2023
  •  Published: 31 December 2023

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