African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6901

Full Length Research Paper

Metribuzin and 2,4-D as potential herbicides for weed management in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench]

Emily T. Chepkoech
  • Emily T. Chepkoech
  • Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soil, Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Nakuru, Kenya.
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Erick K. Cheruiyot
  • Erick K. Cheruiyot
  • Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soil, Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Nakuru, Kenya.
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Joshua O. Ogendo
  • Joshua O. Ogendo
  • Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soil, Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Nakuru, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 01 December 2020
  •  Accepted: 29 January 2021
  •  Published: 31 March 2021

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