J. N. Mugwe

Lime, manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Effects on Soil Chemical Properties, Maize Yield and Profitability in Acidic Soils in Central Highlands of Kenya

W. Winnie Kimiti, M. W. Mucheru-Muna, J. N. Mugwe, K. F. Ngetich, M. N. Kiboi & D. N. Mugendi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), acidic soil covers 29% of the total area. About 13% of the Kenyan total land area has acidic soils, widely distributed in croplands of the central and western Kenyan regions. The high soil acidity, coupled with soil nutrient depletion, negatively affe...