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E. Afr. agric. For. J. 69(1-2) (July and October 2003)


Utilisation of zinc from zinc fertiliser bands: Effect of concentrations of zinc in zinc chloride and zinc-EDTA fertiliser bands
on root growth and zinc uptake by wheat (pp. 1-7)

A.S. Nyaki and D.G. Racz

The development and implementation of the catchment approach for soil and water conservation in some districts of the upper Rift Valley
region, Kenya (pp. 9-18)

D.K. Bunyatta, S.W. Muriithi and J.W. Khaemba

Effect of topography on soil erodibility in Kakuuto micro-catchment, Uganda (pp. 19-27)


M.J.G. Majaliwa, M.K. Magunda, M.M. Tenywa and M. Isabirye

Emergence of forage legume seedlings as influenced by water potential and soil strength (pp. 29-38)

D.M.C. Njarui, L.M. Bahnisch, B.O'Hagan and B. So

Integrating farmers' and scientists' knowledge in participatory soil mapping and management: A case study from semi-arid eastern Kenya (pp. 39-47)

P.N. Macharia

Use of herbaceous legumes for improving soil fertility and crop yield in maize-cassava cropping systems (pp. 49-61)

M.N. Njunie and M.G. Wagger

Effect of manures composted with high quality organic residues on dry matter accumulation, nitrogen uptake and maize grain yield (pp. 63-68)

F.M. Kihanda

The role of agroforestry trees in intercepting leached nitrogen in the agricultural systems of the central highlands of Kenya (pp. 69-79)

D.N. Mugendi, M. Kanyi, J.B. Kung'u, W. Wamicha and J.N. Mugwe

Effects of minjingu phosphate rock and triple super phosphate as phosphorus sources for maize and groundnut in semi-arid lands of
central Tanzania (pp. 81-88)

C.Z. Mkangwa

Effect of organic and inorganic fertilisers on maize and traditional vegetable yields in Kisii highlands (pp. 89-98)
E.N.K. Okoko, F. Makini and J.G. Mureithi

Influence of irrigation and nitrogen fertiliser on maize growth, nitrogen uptake and yield in a semi-arid Kenyan environment (pp. 99-108)

P.T. Kamoni, M.W.K. Mburu and C.K.K. Gachene

Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser on growth and yield of ironweed (Vernonia galamesis) (pp. 109-118)
G.N. Mati, M.W.K. Mburu, P.N. Kurji and S.I. Shibairo

Inorganic resources management for sustainable soil productivity (pp. 119-129)
J.R. Okalebo

Impact of soil fertility management strategies on diversity and populations soil macrofauna in an agroecosystem (pp. 131-137)

F.O. Ayuke, M.R. Rao, M.J. Swift and M.L. Opondo-Mbai

Effectiveness of the WOFOST simulation model to predict maize yield gaps on the eastern slopes of Mt Kenya (pp. 139-147)
S.M. Wokabi

Effects of rates of inorganic and organic fertilisers on Desmodium uncinatum nodulation, dry matter and seed yields
on phosphorus and nitrogen deficient soils (pp. 149-156)

E.N. Muyekho, J.G. Mureithi and J. Ngeny

Assessing the interaction in maize cropping density, nitrogen and soil moisture with a systems simulator in semi-arid Machakos
District, Kenya (pp. 157-171)

G.E. Okwach, M.M. Siambi and C.S. Simiyu

Influence of line-planted trees and phosphorus application on water use of maize in sub-humid western Kenya (pp. 173-182)

M.O. Gunga, M.W.K. Mburu, J.O. Nyabundi and B. Jama

Effect of phosphorus fertilisation on legume nodule formation and biomass production in the Mt Kenya region (pp. 183-187)
J.N. Gitari and J.G. Mureithi

Adoption of rock phosphate-fortified compost manure in western Kenya (pp. 189-197)
M.M. Odera and J.R. Okalebo

Biological and serological variability of genetically distinct isolates of sweetpotato feathery mottle virus isolates and production of monoclonal antibodies
(pp. 199-205)
E.M. Ateka, E. Barg and H.J. Vetten

Accumulation and use of broiler litter derived from coffee husks in rations for Holstein heifers (pp. 207-212)
F.B. Bareeba, H. Kato and J.S. Mugerwa

Effect of different times of harvesting Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L) on fibre weight and fibre length in Kenya (pp. 213-215)
P.W. Chahira, J.N. Mbaka and D.K. Simatwa

Options for Striga management in the east and central African countries (pp. 217-228)
A.O. Esilaba and J.K. Ransom

Effect of plant spacing and plant population on cotton yield in central and eastern Kenya (pp. 229-234)
E.C. Ikitoo and J.M.K. Macharia

Maturing patterns to weaning in West African dwarf goats and f 1 crosses with red Sokoto goats (pp. 235-239),
M.O. Ozoje

Estimates of heritabilities and genetic and phenotypic correlations for preweaning traits of calves in a crossbred dairy herd in coastal lowland Kenya (pp. 241-245)
A.K. Kahi, W. Thorpe and R.L. Baker

Tree species composition and spacing in agroforestry system of Embu District , Kenya (pp. 247-253)
D. Kamweti, Ratemo Michieka and N. Karanja

Effects of forest cover types on streamflow components and groundwater recharge in Kimakia forest catchments, Kenya (pp. 255-265)
J.M. Mugo and B.N. Kigomo

The effects of host-specificity and host-resistance on the population dynamics of race 1 and race 2 of Colletotrichum orbiculare (pp. 267-277)
L.A. Wasilwa, J.C. Correll and T.E. Morelock

The effect of tillage, compost and mulch on some soil physical properties of a humic Nitisol (pp. 279-284)
J.M. Miriti, D.B. Thomas and C.K.K. Gachene,

Performance of cassava/yambean intercrops under different yambean densities and time of introduction (pp. 285-290)
D.A. Okpara and C.P.E. Omaliko

Effects of water harvesting and fertiliser on yield and water use efficiency of sorghum in semi-arid eastern Kenya (pp. 291-295)
J.K. Itabari, J.M. Wambua, S.K. Kitheka, J.N. Maina and E.M. Gichangi

Estimation of genetic parameters and combining ability for shelling outturn in peanut (pp. 297-301)
P. Vindhiya Varman, S. Thangavelu and T.S. Raveendra


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