Effect of the naturally occurring salt 'Kanwa' as a fertilizer on the productivity of Stylosanthes in the subhumid zone of Nigeria

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Abstract

Reports the response of two stylo cultivars, viz, stylosanthes hamata cv verano and stylosanthes guianensis cv cook to 'Kanwa' - a naturally occuring salt traditionally used as a cattle lick - but which shows the presence of various essential nutrients for plants. Discusses the implications to agropastoral production systems

Citation

Fertilizer Research;13(1): 3-11

Authors

  • Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
  • Otsyina, R.M.

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