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Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

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  • © 2007

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Editors:
  1. Andre Bationo

    1. Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Institute of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya

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  2. Boaz Waswa

    1. Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Institute of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya

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  3. Job Kihara

    1. Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Institute of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya

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  4. Joseph Kimetu

    1. Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Institute of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya

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  • A comprehensive synthesis of agricultural research and development experiences from sub-Saharan Africa
  • Highlights practical lessons (challenges and opportunities) from the sub-Saharan Africa region
  • Wide topic coverage, both biophysical and social issues, of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM)
  • Discusses both fundamental and applied research aspects of ISFM
  • Demonstrates how networking is a powerful tool to bring change in agricultural research and development in Africa

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Table of contents (105 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVIII
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  2. A critical analysis of challenges and opportunities for soil fertility restoration in Sudano-Sahelian West Africa

    • E. Schlecht, A. Buerkert, E. Tielkes, A. Bationo
    Pages 1-28

  3. Appropriate technologies to replenish soil fertility in southern Africa

    • P. L. Mafongoya, A. Bationo, J. Kihara, B. S. Waswa
    Pages 29-43

  4. Available technologies to replenish soil fertility in East Africa

    • J. R. Okalebo, C. O. Othieno, P. L. Woomer, N. K. Karanja, J.R.M. Semoka, M. A. Bekunda et al.
    Pages 45-62

  5. Integrated Agricultural Research for Development: contributing to the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (IAR4D in CAADP)

    • Ralph von Kaufmann
    Pages 63-73

  6. From Thousands to Millions: Accelerating Agricultural Intensification and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

    • A. Maatman, M.C.S. Wopereis, K.S. Debrah, J.J.R. Groot
    Pages 75-84

  7. Soil science, population growth and food production: some historical developments

    • Alfred E. Hartemink
    Pages 85-97

  8. Development of an arable layer: A key concept for better management of infertile tropical savanna soils

    • E. Amézquita, I.M. Rao, P. Hoyos, D. Molina, L.F. Chavez, J.H. Bernal
    Pages 99-104

  9. Food Security in Africa: The Challenges of Researchers in the 21st Century

    • James B. Kung’u
    Pages 105-113

  10. Background, Current status and the African Context of the International Nitrogen Initiative

    • Mateete Bekunda, James Galloway, Keith Syers, Mary Scholes
    Pages 115-119

  11. Within-farm soil fertility gradients affect response of maize to fertiliser application in western Kenya

    • B Vanlauwe, P Tittonell, J Mukalama
    Pages 121-132

  12. Characterisation of soil degradation under intensive rice production in Office du Niger zone of Mali

    • Minamba Bagayoko, Mamadou K. N’Diaye, Mohamed Dicko, Bréhima Tangara
    Pages 133-138

  13. Soil fertility issues in the Blue Nile Valley, Ethiopia

    • Per Ivar Våje
    Pages 139-148

  14. Overcoming phosphorus deficiency in soils of Eastern Africa: recent advances and challenges

    • Generose Nziguheba
    Pages 149-160

  15. Relative contribution of trees and crops to soil carbon content in a parkland system in Burkina Faso using variations in natural 13C abundance

    • J. Bayala, J. Balesdent, C. Marol, F. Zapata, Z. Teklehaimanot, S.J. Ouedraogo
    Pages 161-169

  16. Mineral fertilizers, organic amendments and crop rotation managements for soil fertility maintenance in the Guinean zone of Burkina Faso (West Africa)

    • B.V. Bado, A. Bationo, F. Lompo, M.P. Cescas, M.P Sedogo
    Pages 171-177

  17. Effect of planting technique and amendment type on pearl millet yield, nutrient uptake, and water use on degraded land in Niger

    • D. Fatondji, C. Martius, C.L. Bielders, P.L.G. Vlek, A. Bationo, B. Gerard
    Pages 179-193

  18. Short-term effects of cover crops on stem borers and maize yield in the humid forest of southern Cameroon

    • A. Chabi-Olaye, C. Nolte, F. Schulthess, C. Borgemeister
    Pages 195-199

  19. Improving cereal productivity and farmers’ income using a strategic application of fertilizers in West Africa

    • Ramadjita Tabo, Andre Bationo, Bruno Gerard, Jupiter Ndjeunga, Daniel Marchal, Bassirou Amadou et al.
    Pages 201-208

  20. Advances in improving Agricultural Profitability and Overcoming Land Degradation in Savanna and Hillside Agroecosystems of Tropical America

    • M. Ayarza, E. Amézquita, I. Rao, E. Barrios, M. Rondón, Y. Rubiano et al.
    Pages 209-229
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About this book

Food insecurity is a central concern and a fundamental challenge for human welfare and economic growth in Africa. Low agricultural production, results in low incomes, poor nutrition, vulnerability to risks and lack of empowerment. Land degradation and soil fertility depletion are considered the major threats to food security and natural resource conservation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Investments in technology, policy and institutional reforms are needed to increase agricultural productivity to ensure food security and sustained national economies. Past research has generated numerous soil fertility management technologies which if adopted could propel the African continent out of the poverty trap. However, these technologies have had little, if any, impact due to low adoption by the smallholder farmers.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Institute of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya

    Andre Bationo, Boaz Waswa, Job Kihara, Joseph Kimetu

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

  • Editors: Andre Bationo, Boaz Waswa, Job Kihara, Joseph Kimetu

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5760-1

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2007

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-5759-5Published: 25 September 2007

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-024-0471-5Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4020-5760-1Published: 16 October 2007

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 1091

  • Topics: Agriculture, Soil Science & Conservation, Landscape Ecology, Ecosystems, Plant Sciences

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