Agronomic use efficiency of N fertilizer in maize-based systems in sub-Saharan Africa within the context of integrated soil fertility management

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• Publication year

  2011

• Venue

  Plant and Soil

• Publication date

  2011-02-01

• Fields of study

  Agricultural and Food Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1007/s11104-010-0462-7
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