Research on nutrient flows and balances in west Africa: state-of-the-art

    Bationo, A and Lompo, F and Koala, S (1998) Research on nutrient flows and balances in west Africa: state-of-the-art. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 71 (1-3). pp. 19-35. ISSN 0167-8809

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    Abstract

    West Africa is poorly endowed when it comes to soil fertility. Unlike for example the Rift Valley area, west African soils never enjoyed volcanic rejuvenation. At low agricultural intensity, this does not matter as nutrients cycle through the soil and the natural vegetation and losses are few. However, the past decades have shown high population increases, the breakdown of traditional shifting cultivation systems, and a rapid decline of land productivity and soil fertility in particular. The present review paper shows how much is known about the severity of this process and the technologies at hand that can stop it. The information provided shows that on the technical side much is known now, but research output still is poorly integrated into development efforts.

    Item Type: Article
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    Uncontrolled Keywords: West Africa; Soil fertility; Integrated nutrient management
    Subjects: Others > Food and Nutrition
    Depositing User: Mr Balakrishna G
    Date Deposited: 08 Jul 2013 10:56
    Last Modified: 14 Sep 2013 11:50
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/6800
    Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8809(98)00129-7
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