| dc.contributor.author | Carsky, R.J. |
| dc.contributor.author | Oyewole, B. |
| dc.contributor.author | Tian, G. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-04T11:24:23Z |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-04T11:24:23Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2001-03 |
| dc.identifier.citation | Carsky, R.J., Oyewole, B. & Tian, G. (2001). Effect of phosphorus application in legume cover crop rotation on subsequent maize in the savanna zone of West Africa. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 59(2), 151-159. |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1385-1314 |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/4358 |
| dc.description.abstract | The benefit of planted fallow with legume cover crops may be limited on P deficient soil. A trial was conducted at two P deficient sites in northern Nigeria to test the hypothesis that application of P to legume cover crop fallow can substitute for N application to subsequent maize. Mainplots consisted of leguminous fallows followed by unfertilized maize, or native (mostly grass) fallows followed by maize with 0 or 40 kg N ha−1 (Kaduna) and 0, 30 or 60 kg N ha−1 (Bauchi). Three rates of P (0, 9, and 18 kg ha−1) were applied to fallow sub-plots as single superphosphate. In the first year, dry matter accumulation of lablab (Lablab purpureus) responded to P application, while mucuna (Mucuna cochinchinensis) dry matter did not. Lablab mulch dry matter during the dry season was significantly increased by previous season P application while mucuna was not. Previous fallow vegetation was a significant factor for maize growth in the second year but the interaction with P applied to the fallow was not significant at P < 0.05. Substantial and similar yield increases were achieved with application of N fertilizer to maize and from application of 9 kg P ha−1 to previous lablab. Depending on local economic circumstances, a good use of expensive inorganic fertilizer might be to apply P sources to cover crop legumes to profit from additional N benefits as well as residual effects of applied P. |
| dc.format.extent | 151-159 |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.subject | Legumes |
| dc.subject | Cover Crops |
| dc.subject | Maize |
| dc.subject | Fertilizers |
| dc.subject | Savannas |
| dc.title | Effect of phosphorus application in legume cover crop rotation on subsequent maize in the savanna zone of West Africa |
| dc.type | Journal Article |
| dc.description.version | Peer Review |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa |
| cg.coverage.region | West Africa |
| cg.coverage.country | Nigeria |
| cg.isijournal | ISI Journal |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR single centre |
| cg.iitasubject | Grain Legumes |
| cg.iitasubject | Maize |
| cg.journal | Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems |
| cg.howpublished | Formally Published |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Limited Access |
| local.dspaceid | 100371 |
| cg.targetaudience | Scientists |
| cg.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1017578628062 |
