The evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya

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dc.creatorNzioka, S.M.
dc.creatorMinin, L.K.
dc.creatorDzowela, B.H.
dc.date1993
dc.date2010-12-09T11:24:21Z
dc.date2010-12-09T11:24:21Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T17:03:55Z
dc.descriptionResults of the performance of Sesbania growth, biomass production and pest incidence in 72 accessions of Sesbania species fertilised with phosphorus in a semi-arid environment in Eastern Kenya are presented. Sesbania sesban (L) merr var nubica had higher stem diameters, plant heights, number of branches and biomass yields than Sesbania goetzei. It also exhibited a higher coppicing ability four and eight weeks after cutting. A large variability was shown by the species especially with respect to plant height and numbers of branches, suggesting the possible use of these parameters for improvement by selection. Sesbania goetzei accessions showed better resistance to pest infestation compared to Sesbania sesban accessions. However, no clear-cut differences was found between species in their response to phosphorus fertilisation.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/2859
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/141181
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInternational Livestock Centre for Africa
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.subjectsemiarid zones
dc.subjectsesbania sesban
dc.subjectsesbania goetzei
dc.subjectevaluation
dc.subjectvarieties
dc.subjectproductivity
dc.subjectpest insects
dc.subjectgrowth
dc.subjectbiomass
dc.titleThe evaluation of Sesbania sesban var nubica and Sesbania goetzei in a semi-arid environment in eastern Kenya
dc.typeConference Paper

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