Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Bationo, Andre (Editor), Waswa, Boaz (Editor), Okeyo, Jeremiah M. (Editor), Maina, Fredah (Editor), Kihara, Job (Editor), Mokwunye, Uzo (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2011.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Agriculture.; Life Sciences.

Inclusion of legumes in cropping systems can play an increasingly important role to maintain soil fertility and sustain crop production. Legumes are an important source of nutrition to both humans and livestock by providing the much needed protein, minerals, fiber and vitamins. The sale of legumes s...