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    Assessment of the relationship between soil properties, Striga hermonthica infestation and the onfarm yields of maize in the dry Savannas of Nigeria

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    2014
    Author
    Ekeleme, F.
    Jibrin, J.M.
    Kamara, A.
    Oluoch, M.
    Samndi, A.
    Fagge, A.
    Type
    Journal Article
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    A study was conducted in Kano and Bauchi States in the dry Savanna of northern Nigeria to determine Striga incidence and infestation and relate these to soil fertility status and yield of maize. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select communities and fields in targeted Local Government Areas in the two States. The soils in the two States were generally of low fertility, characterized by low levels of total N, organic C, available P and exchangeable bases. In Kano State, Striga incidence ranged from 0 to 100%. One hundred percent of the maize fields sampled in Bauchi State had Striga. In general, Striga population was more than twice higher in Bauchi State [3.1 plants m?2] than in Kano State [1.4 plants m?2]. There were differences in Striga population and severity of attacks between the States and between communities within States. In Kano State, the Striga population was negatively related to latitude, total N, and exchangeable K and was positively related to sand and silt. In Bauchi State, Striga was negatively related to clay, exchangeable K, and Ca, and was positively related to pH and latitude. In both states, the Striga population was negatively correlated with maize grain yield. Up to 75% of the variations in maize grain yield in Kano State could be explained by Striga population and soil organic C. Management of Striga usually requires several measures, however, improving the levels of soil fertility should be the central component of any integrated Striga management approach.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2014.09.001
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/1139
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    https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2014.09.001
    IITA Subjects
    Maize
    Agrovoc Terms
    Maize; Savanna; Soil Fertility; Striga
    Regions
    Africa; West Africa
    Countries
    Nigeria
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    Crop Protection
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