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Phosphate reactions with tropical African soils

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Management of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Part of the book series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences ((DPSS,volume 24))

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Phosphorus deficiency in tropical African soils is a major factor that reduces food prouction in the region. In some soils of the savanna zone of western Africa, the deficiency is so acute that plant growth ceases as soon as the phosphorus stored in the seed is exhausted.

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    A. Uzo Mokwunye (Soil Scientist) & Paul L. G. Vlek (Director) (Soil Scientist) &  (Director)

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Mokwunye, A., Chien, S.H., Rhodes, E. (1986). Phosphate reactions with tropical African soils. In: Mokwunye, A.U., Vlek, P.L.G. (eds) Management of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 24. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4398-8_9

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