Comparative analysis of monocropping and mixed cropping systems on selected soil properties, soil organic carbon stocks, and simulated maize yields in drought-hotspot regions of Rwanda

Rainfed agriculture which is the mainstay of the Rwandan economy has been severely affected by prolonged droughts and climate change impacts, resulting in severe food insecurity. In the Eastern Province, the adoption of monocropping (MnC) systems at dissent driven by the CIP may critically worsen th...

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Main Authors: Léonidas Hashakimana, Toru Tessema, Fidèle Niyitanga, Athanase Rusanganwa Cyamweshi, Athanase Mukuralinda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-09-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023062497