Search Results - "Pypers, P."

Root hairs explain P uptake efficiency of soybean genotypes grown in a P-deficient Ferralsol by Vandamme, E., Renkens, M., Pypers, P., Smolders, E., Vanlauwe, B., Merckx, R.

“…Background and aims Incorporating soybean (Glycine max) genotypes with a high nitrogen fixation potential into cropping systems can sustainably improve the…”
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Large language models and agricultural extension services by Tzachor, A., Devare, M., Richards, C., Pypers, P., Ghosh, A., Koo, J., Johal, S., King, B.

“…Several factors have traditionally hampered the effectiveness of agricultural extension services, including limited institutional capacity and reach. Here we…”
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Integrated Soil Fertility Management: Operational Definition and Consequences for Implementation and Dissemination by Vanlauwe, B., Bationo, A., Chianu, J., Giller, K.E., Merckx, R., Mokwunye, U., Ohiokpehai, O., Pypers, P., Tabo, R., Shepherd, K.D., Smaling, E.M.A., Woomer, P.L., Sanginga, N.

“…Traditional farming systems in Sub-Saharan Africa depend primarily on mining soil nutrients. The African green revolution aims to intensify agriculture through…”
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Author Correction: Large language models and agricultural extension services by Tzachor, A, Devare, M, Richards, C, Pypers, P, Ghosh, A, Koo, J, Johal, S, King, B

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Partial substitution of phosphorus fertiliser by farmyard manure and its localised application increases agronomic efficiency and profitability of maize production by Otinga, A.N., Pypers, P., Okalebo, J.R., Njoroge, R., Emong’ole, M., Six, L., Vanlauwe, B., Merckx, R.

“…► Increasing P fertiliser use efficiency in low input systems is explored. ► Row application of organic materials reduces the quantity needed. ► Localised…”
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Tillage and vegetative barrier effects on soil conservation and short-term economic benefits in the Central Kenya highlands by Guto, S.N., Pypers, P., Vanlauwe, B., de Ridder, N., Giller, K.E.

“…► Maize grain yields were greater with than without barriers, except with Napier under minimum tillage. ► Napier barriers with regular tillage conserved most…”
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Looking back and moving forward: 50 years of soil and soil fertility management research in sub-Saharan Africa by Vanlauwe, B., AbdelGadir, A. H., Adewopo, J., Adjei-Nsiah, S., Ampadu-Boakye, T., Asare, R., Baijukya, F., Baars, E., Bekunda, M., Coyne, D., Dianda, M., Dontsop-Nguezet, P. M., Ebanyat, P., Hauser, S., Huising, J., Jalloh, A., Jassogne, L., Kamai, N., Kamara, A., Kanampiu, F., Kehbila, A., Kintche, K., Kreye, C., Larbi, A., Masso, C., Matungulu, P., Mohammed, I., Nabahungu, L., Nielsen, F., Nziguheba, G., Pypers, P., Roobroeck, D., Schut, M., Taulya, G., Thuita, M., Uzokwe, V. N. E., van Asten, P., Wairegi, L., Yemefack, M., Mutsaers, H. J. W.

“…Low and declining soil fertility has been recognized for a long time as a major impediment to intensifying agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)…”
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Minimum tillage and vegetative barrier effects on crop yields in relation to soil water content in the Central Kenya highlands by Guto, S.N., de Ridder, N., Giller, K.E., Pypers, P., Vanlauwe, B.

“…► Our study investigated the effects of minimum tillage and vegetative barriers on soil and water management and, crop yield in a steeply sloping sub-humid…”
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Residual phosphorus effects and nitrogen × phosphorus interactions in soybean–maize rotations on a P-deficient Ferralsol by Vandamme, E, Pypers, P, Vanlauwe, B, Baijukya, F, Smolders, E, Merckx, R

“…Legume-cereal rotations are an essential component of integrated soil fertility management in low-input cropping systems, but strategies are needed to increase…”
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Socio‐Ecological Niches for Minimum Tillage and Crop‐Residue Retention in Continuous Maize Cropping Systems in Smallholder Farms of Central Kenya by Guto, S. N., Pypers, P., Vanlauwe, B., Ridder, N., Giller, K. E.

“…Soil fertility gradients develop on smallholder farms due to preferential allocation of inputs. A multi‐location on‐farm trial was conducted in Meru South,…”
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The impact of Desmodium spp. and cutting regimes on the agronomic and economic performance of Desmodium–maize intercropping system in western Kenya by Kifuko-Koech, M., Pypers, P., Okalebo, J.R., Othieno, C.O., Khan, Z.R., Pickett, J.A., Kipkoech, A.K., Vanlauwe, B.

“…► When phosphorus is not limiting, maize yield in Desmodium–maize intercropping system is enhanced when the system is well established. ► Varying the time of…”
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Changes in mineral nitrogen, phosphorus availability and salt-extractable aluminium following the application of green manure residues in two weathered soils of South Vietnam by Pypers, P., Verstraete, S., Thi, Cong Phan, Merckx, R.

“…Phosphorus deficiency and aluminium toxicity in weathered soils can be amended by applying organic residues. Nitrogen mineralization, changes in P-availability…”
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Towards closing cassava yield gap in West Africa: Agronomic efficiency and storage root yield responses to NPK fertilizers by Adiele, J.G., Schut, A.G.T., van den Beuken, R.P.M., Ezui, K.S., Pypers, P., Ano, A.O., Egesi, C.N., Giller, K.E.

“…•Cassava yields of about 35 t DM ha−1 are possible in West Africa.•High recovery and yield response to nutrients.•Large agronomic and internal utilization…”
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A recalibrated and tested LINTUL-Cassava simulation model provides insight into the high yield potential of cassava under rainfed conditions by Adiele, J.G., Schut, A.G.T., van den Beuken, R.P.M., Ezui, K.S., Pypers, P., Ano, A.O., Egesi, C.N., Giller, K.E.

“…•Measured season average radiation use efficiency values of 2.8 g DM MJ−1 IPAR for cassava.•Measured season average of 80 % light intercepted, larger than…”
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Cassava yield loss in farmer fields was mainly caused by low soil fertility and suboptimal management practices in two provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo by Kintché, K., Hauser, S., Mahungu, N.M., Ndonda, A., Lukombo, S., Nhamo, N., Uzokwe, V.N.E., Yomeni, M., Ngamitshara, J., Ekoko, B., Mbala, M., Akem, C., Pypers, P., Matungulu, K.P., Kehbila, A., Vanlauwe, B.

“…•Effect of biotic and abiotic factors analysed on cassava yield gap in farmer fields.•Pest and disease played sparse role in yield loss of the cultivated…”
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Does the enhanced P acquisition by maize following legumes in a rotation result from improved soil P availability? by Pypers, Pieter, Huybrighs, Michael, Diels, Jan, Abaidoo, Robert, Smolders, Erik, Merckx, Roel

“…Field data have suggested that under P-deficient conditions, legumes supplied with phosphate rock (PR) increase P acquisition by a subsequent maize crop…”
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Plant-available P for Maize and Cowpea in P-deficient Soils from the Nigerian Northern Guinea Savanna--Comparison of E- and L-values by Pypers, P, Loon, L. van, Diels, J, Abaidoo, R, Smolders, E, Merckx, R

“…There are several indications that legumes are capable of accessing sparingly soluble phosphorus (P) in the soil through root-induced processes. We hypothesize…”
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Phosphorus intensity determines short-term P uptake by pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) grown in soils with differing P buffering capacity by Pypers, P, Delrue, J, Diels, J, Smolders, E, Merckx, R

“…Phosphorus (P) uptake by plant roots depends on P intensity (I) and P quantity (Q) in the soil. The relative importance of Q and I on P uptake is unknown for…”
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Chemical estimation of phosphorus released from hypersaline pond sediments used for brine shrimp Artemia franciscana production in the Mekong Delta by Khoi, Chau Minh, Guong, Vo Thi, Drouillon, Margriet, Pypers, Pieter, Merckx, Roel

“…Artemia production in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam occurs in hypersaline conditions and depends on adequate algal growth. In turn, algal proliferation mostly…”
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