Search Results - "Snapp, S.S."

Impact of Gliricidia sepium intercropping on soil organic matter fractions in a maize-based cropping system by Beedy, T.L., Snapp, S.S., Akinnifesi, F.K., Sileshi, G.W.

“…The gliricidia ( Gliricidia sepium)/maize intercropping system holds promise for increasing productivity in maize-based cropping systems on depleted soils in…”
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Enhanced nitrogen mineralization in mowed or glyphosate treated cover crops compared to direct incorporation by Snapp, S.S

“…Information on how management by mowing and herbicide alter residue quality and nitrogen (N) inputs would be valuable to improve prediction of N availability…”
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effect of boron, calcium, and surface moisture on shoulder check, a quality defect in fresh-market tomato by Huang, J.S, Snapp, S.S

“…The appearance of a fruit quality defect, shoulder check in fresh-market tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.), has devastated the Michigan industry, and…”
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Innovations in extension from Malawi by Snapp, S.A

“…Extension services around the globe face increasingly limited financial support, yet rural populations require services, training and access to information. In…”
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Predicting nitrogen availability in irrigated potato systems by Snapp, S.S, Fortuna, A.M

“…Growers lack practical decision aides that accurately predict nitrogen (N) credits for organic sources to adjust fertilizer rates. The simulation model, DSSAT,…”
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Organic amendment effects on potato productivity and quality are related to soil microbial activity by Ninh, H. T, Grandy, A. S, Wickings, K, Snapp, S. S, Kirk, W, Hao, J

“…AIMS: Applying manure to row-crop systems can reduce inorganic fertilizer dependence and enhance soil biology and crop yields. However, it remains unclear…”
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Salinity effects on root growth and senescence in tomato and the consequences for severity of phytophthora root rot infection by Snapp, S.S, Shennan, C

“…Roots respond first to edaphic stresses, yet little is known about root response to stress in mature, soil-grown plants. We investigated the effects of…”
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Sustainable soil management options for Malawi: can smallholder farmers grow more legumes? by Snapp, S.S., Rohrbach, D.D., Simtowe, F., Freeman, H.A.

“…Sole-cropped, unfertilized maize is the dominant cropping system throughout southern Africa. Yields have become stagnant and legumes are frequently advocated…”
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Organic matter technologies for integrated nutrient management in smallholder cropping systems of southern Africa by Snapp, S.S, Mafongoya, P.L, Waddington, S

“…One of the biggest challenges in the tropics is to develop organic matter technologies which are adopted by the farmers. Technologies must be effective within…”
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Farmer preferences and legume intensification for low nutrient environments by Snapp, S.S., Silim, S.N.

“…Improved varieties of legumes adapted to nutrient deficiency have the potential to improve food security for the poorest farmers. Tolerant varieties could be…”
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Realigning research and extension to focus on farmers’ constraints and opportunities by Snapp, S.S, Blackie, M.J, Donovan, C

“…This paper argues that research and extension have failed to (1) develop technologies that take into account farmers’ resource constraints and risks; and (2)…”
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Assessing root traits associated with root rot resistance in common bean by Román-Avilés, B, Snapp, S.S, Kelly, J.D

“…Detecting differences in root architecture and growth patterns among common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes may provide unique selection criteria for…”
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Pigeon pea for Africa: A versatile vegetable: And more by SNAPP, S. S, JONES, R. B, MINJA, E. M, RUSIKE, J, SILIM, S. N

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bioassay investigation of calcium nutrition and tomato shoulder check cracking defect by Huang, J, Snapp, S.S

“…Fruit physiological disorders such as shoulder check crack defects in tomato fruits are frequently inconsistent in appearance. This poses a challenge to…”
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Effects of salinity on root growth and death dynamics of tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill by Snapp, S.S, Shennan, C

“…Numerous hydroponic studies have shown that root growth of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is little affected by salinity In contrast, data from…”
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Asparagine biosynthesis in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) root nodules by Snapp, S.S, Vance, C.P

“…Rapid direct conversion of exogenously supplied [14C]aspartate to [14C]asparagine and to tricarboxylic cycle acids was observed in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)…”
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