African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6859

Full Length Research Paper

Comparative analysis of immediate and residual effects of farmyard manure, triple superphosphate, and lime on maize yields in western Kenya

Peter Opala
  • Peter Opala
  • Department of Crops and Soil Sciences, Maseno University, Kenya.
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George Odhiambo
  • George Odhiambo
  • Department of Crops and Soil Sciences, Maseno University, Kenya.
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Erastus Anzetse
  • Erastus Anzetse
  • Department of Crops and Soil Sciences, Maseno University, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 10 September 2023
  •  Accepted: 26 October 2023
  •  Published: 30 November 2023

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