Potentials and limitations to the biological nitrogen contribution from forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa
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Nairobi Rhizobium Microbiological Resources Centre
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Reviews the present state of knowledge about the biological fixation of N by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa; indicates the main factors limiting the contribution of biological Nitrogen to soils by forage legumes; highlights the potentials of legume - food crop - livestock interactions in various production systems; and lastly suggests the areas where intesified research is justified in terms of scientific and practical benefits.
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feed legumes, nitrogen fixation, soil, livestock, food production, production systems, cereals, pastures