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Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa
. Ed(S): Bationo, Andre; Waswa, Boaz; Okeyo, Jeremiah M.; Maina, Fredah; Kihara, Job; Mokwunye, Uzo
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Hardback. This book synthesizes a broad swathe of current research work on legumes, and draws attention to the importance of legumes in both integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) and the alleviation of poverty in sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Editor(s): Bationo, Andre; Waswa, Boaz; Okeyo, Jeremiah M.; Maina, Fredah; Kihara, Job; Mokwunye, Uzo. Num Pages: 246 pages, 48 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
Legumes play an important role in the cropping systems of sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Legumes are an important source of nutrition to both humans and livestock by providing the much needed protein, minerals, fibre and vitamins. The sale of legumes seed, leaves and fibre generates income for the marginalized communities especially women. Cultivation of legumes is essential for the regeneration of nutrient-deficient soils. By biologically fixing nitrogen (BNF) in the soil, legumes provide a relatively low-cost method of replacing otherwise expensive inorganic nitrogen in the soil. This enhances soil fertility and boosts subsequent cereal crop yields. Production of legumes in ... Read more
Legumes play an important role in the cropping systems of sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Legumes are an important source of nutrition to both humans and livestock by providing the much needed protein, minerals, fibre and vitamins. The sale of legumes seed, leaves and fibre generates income for the marginalized communities especially women. Cultivation of legumes is essential for the regeneration of nutrient-deficient soils. By biologically fixing nitrogen (BNF) in the soil, legumes provide a relatively low-cost method of replacing otherwise expensive inorganic nitrogen in the soil. This enhances soil fertility and boosts subsequent cereal crop yields. Production of legumes in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
Number of Pages
246
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400715356
SKU
V9789400715356
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