Tree growth and management in Ugandan agroforestry systems: effects of root pruning on tree growth and crop yield [PDF]
Tree root pruning is a potential tool for managing below-ground competition when trees and crops are grown together in agroforestry systems. This study investigates its effects on growth and root distribution of Alnus acuminata (HB & K), Casuarina ...
Deans, J. Douglas+5 more
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The effect of N fertilization on the health status of chicory plants, yield and the content of dry matter and macronutrients in chicory roots was determined in the study. Three root chicory cultivars, Polanowicka, Orchies and Chrysolite, were grown in a
Bożena Cwalina-Ambroziak+2 more
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Agrochemical methods for increasing the yield of root chicory
Relevance. The effectiveness of fertilizers depends on the need of plants for nutrients and on the ability of the soil to meet this need. According to the Research Institute of Raw Materials of the Alcohol Industry, the responsiveness of chicory to individual substances changes dramatically during the growing season.
O. M. Vyutnova+3 more
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Root architecture of provenances, seedlings and cuttings of Melia volkensii: implications for crop yield in dryland agroforestry [PDF]
Melia volkensii (Gürke) is being increasingly promoted as an on-farm tree in Kenya. Researchers’ and farmers’ views on its competitiveness with crops differ; research station studies have found it to be highly competitive whereas farmers do not consider ...
Deans, J.D.+4 more
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Genetic variability, stability and heritability for quality and yield characteristics in provitamin A cassava varieties [PDF]
Open Access Article; Published online: 25 Jan 2020Cassava is widely consumed in many areas of Africa, including Ghana, and is a major part of most household diets.
Biljon, A. van+5 more
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Effects of field inoculation with VAM and bacteria consortia on root growth and nutrients uptake in common wheat [PDF]
This study investigated the effects of a commercial biofertilizer containing the mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis and the diazotrophic N-fixing bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii on root and shoot growth, yield, and nutrient uptake in common ...
Barion, Giuseppe+6 more
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In this study, fodder beet growing possibilities were examined in Middle Black Sea Region. The trials were arranged in randomized complete blocks experimental designs with three replications in 2004 and 2005 growing season.
Sabahattin Albayrak, Necdet Çamaş
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Effects of Irrigation Systems on Sugar Beet Yield [PDF]
The combined data from two growing seasons in a field experiment study by using two irrigation systems (surface and subsurface drip) in terms of additional water for sugar beet plants under saline conditions are used to estimate root and sugar yield ...
Alaa Kassem+2 more
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Propagation of thornless blackberries utilizing adventitious shoots from root cuttings [PDF]
Studies were conducted in early 2003 to determine the effect of root source and length on yield of adventitious shoots from root cuttings and on subsequent plant yield for University of Arkansasdeveloped thornless blackberries.
Clark, John R.+2 more
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Relationship of Seedling Shoot and Root Lengths and Root Number to Rice Yield and Yield Attributes
This article 'Relationship of Seedling Shoot and Root Lengths and Root Number to Rice Yield and Yield Attributes' appeared in the International Rice Research Newsletter series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The primary objective of this publication was to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the ...
Ramasamy, S.+2 more
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