African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of fertilizer placement on storage root yield and leaf elemental concentration of ‘Whatley/Loretan’ sweetpotato variety

Daniel S. Ahiabor
  • Daniel S. Ahiabor
  • George Washington Carver Agricultural Experiment Station, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee AL 36088, USA.
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Desmond G. Mortley
  • Desmond G. Mortley
  • George Washington Carver Agricultural Experiment Station, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee AL 36088, USA.
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Conrad K. Bonsi
  • Conrad K. Bonsi
  • George Washington Carver Agricultural Experiment Station, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee AL 36088, USA.
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Eunice A. Bonsi
  • Eunice A. Bonsi
  • George Washington Carver Agricultural Experiment Station, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee AL 36088, USA.
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  •  Received: 26 February 2021
  •  Accepted: 18 June 2021
  •  Published: 31 October 2021

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