Better Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Improved Mchare Banana Productivity and Profitability in Northern Highlands, Tanzania
Declining land productivity is a major problem constraining banana (<i>Musa</i> spp.) production in Tanzania. Banana fruit yield consequently reaches only 15% of the potential, primarily due to inadequate soil nutrient replenishment. Improving farmers’ soil nutrient replenishment strateg...
Main Authors: | Akida I. Meya, Rony Swennen, Patrick A. Ndakidemi, Kelvin M. Mtei, Roel Merckx |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/5/1418 |
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