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

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Bationo, Andre (Editor), Waswa, Boaz (Editor), Kihara, Job (Editor), Kimetu, Joseph (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2007.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Agriculture.; Ecosystems.; Landscape ecology.; Plant science.; Botany.; Soil science.; Soil conservation.; Life Sciences.; Soil Science & Conservation.; Landscape Ecology.; Plant Sciences.

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 majo...