African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6860

Full Length Research Paper

A comparative analysis of the agronomic characteristics and economic benefits of using certified seed and farmer saved seed of rice (Oryza sativa L.) at different nutrient management regimes: Evidence from on-farm testing in the Guinea Savanna rice growing ecologies of Ghana

W. Dogbe
  • W. Dogbe
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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S. Aliyu
  • S. Aliyu
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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I. Y. B. Inusah
  • I. Y. B. Inusah
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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S. K. Nutsugah
  • S. K. Nutsugah
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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P. M. Etwire
  • P. M. Etwire
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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W. Doku
  • W. Doku
  • Agricultural Value Chain Mentorship Project (AGRA - DANADA), Ghana.
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M. Mawunya
  • M. Mawunya
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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E. O. Krofa
  • E. O. Krofa
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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E. Halolo
  • E. Halolo
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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A. Abdul-Rahman
  • A. Abdul-Rahman
  • CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Box 52, Nyankpala - Tamale, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 22 July 2014
  •  Accepted: 16 September 2014
  •  Published: 20 October 2014

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