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

Effects of chemical and bio-fertilizers on yield, yield components and grain quality of maize (Zea mays L.)

Hashim A. Fadlalla
  • Hashim A. Fadlalla
  • Environment, Natural Resources and Desertification Research Institute, National Centre for Research, Sudan.
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Hatim A. A. Abukhlaif
  • Hatim A. A. Abukhlaif
  • Environment, Natural Resources and Desertification Research Institute, National Centre for Research, Sudan.
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Somaya S. Mohamed
  • Somaya S. Mohamed
  • Environment, Natural Resources and Desertification Research Institute, National Centre for Research, Sudan.
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  •  Received: 29 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 20 October 2016
  •  Published: 10 November 2016

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