The use of rock phosphate as a source of phosphorus on a slightly acid clayey soil in Tanzania

The effectiveness of rock phosphate as a phosphorus nutrient source was studied as compared to triple superphosphate (TSP), a common fertilizer used in Tanzania. Initial results showed that rock phosphate can be used as a P source for growing maize. Its application increased both grain yields and so...

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Main Authors: J. J. T. Msaky, B. M. Msanya, A. P. Uriyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gents Afrika Platform, Afrika Brug 1986-01-01
Series:Afrika Focus
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Online Access:http://www.gap.ugent.be/africafocus/pdf/86-2-2-Msaky.pdf