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Productivity in maize based cropping systems under various soil-water-nutrient management strategies in a semi-arid, alfisol environment in East Africa

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  • Jensen, J. R.
  • Bernhard, R. H.
  • Hansen, S.
  • McDonagh, J.
  • Moberg, J. P.
  • Nielsen, N. E.
  • Nordbo, E.

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  • Jensen, J. R. & Bernhard, R. H. & Hansen, S. & McDonagh, J. & Moberg, J. P. & Nielsen, N. E. & Nordbo, E., 2003. "Productivity in maize based cropping systems under various soil-water-nutrient management strategies in a semi-arid, alfisol environment in East Africa," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 59(3), pages 217-237, April.
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    2. Krishna, J. Hari, 1989. "Modelling the effects of tied-ridging on water conservation and crop yields," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 16(1-2), pages 87-95, August.
    3. Wiyo, K. A. & Kasomekera, Z. M. & Feyen, J., 2000. "Effect of tied-ridging on soil water status of a maize crop under Malawi conditions," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 45(2), pages 101-125, July.
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