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Publication Date
1997
Location
Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Description
Two legumes, centro (Centrosema macrocarpum) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), were evaluated for their ability to improve the productivity of fallow land as assessed by a following maize crop. Maize yields were increased after 12 or 18 months of managed legume fallow. Adoption of legumes for improvement of fallow land will depend on ease of establishment and alternative uses for the legume or whether they regenerate naturally.
Citation
Kerridge, P C. and Franco, L H., "The Use of Legumes for Improvement of Fallow Land in Small Holder Farming Systems" (1997). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 12.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session16/12)
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The Use of Legumes for Improvement of Fallow Land in Small Holder Farming Systems
Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Two legumes, centro (Centrosema macrocarpum) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), were evaluated for their ability to improve the productivity of fallow land as assessed by a following maize crop. Maize yields were increased after 12 or 18 months of managed legume fallow. Adoption of legumes for improvement of fallow land will depend on ease of establishment and alternative uses for the legume or whether they regenerate naturally.
