Diversity of soil fertility management options in maize-based farming systems in northern Benin: A quantitative survey

Introduction: Maize-based production systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are largely based on family farming, which is characterized by low-input, nutrient-mining agriculture and practices. These systems usually promote soil degradation through loss of organic matter and erosion. The present study charact...

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Main Authors: Pierre G. Tovihoudji, Firmin I. Akpo, F. Tassou Zakari, Nouroudine Ollabodé, Rosaine N. Yegbemey, Jacob A. Yabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1089883/full