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| Myaka, F. M.; Sakala, W. D.; Adu-Gyamfi, J. J.; Kamalongo, D.; Ngwira, A.; Odgaard, R.; Nielsen, N. E.; Høgh-Jensen, H.. |
| Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple food in Sub-Saharan Africa but low soil fertility, limited resources and droughts keep yields low. Cultivation of maize intercropped with pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) is common in some areas of eastern and southern Africa. The objectives of this study were (1) to investigate dry matter, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) accumulation in different plant components of maize-pigeonpea intercropping systems and (2) to report the effects of the intercrops on soil fertility. Maize-pigeonpea intercrops were compared to sole maize grown using farmers’ practices. Intercropping maize and pigeonpea increased (P<0.05) total system yield compared to sole maize in terms of biomass, N and P accumulation. Pigeonpea planted in... |
| Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food quality and human health Farm nutrient management Recycling; Balancing and resource management. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/9306/1/9306.pdf |
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