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Cajanus cajan · facilitation · Zea mays

facilitation · effect: beneficial

interactsWith GloBI relation

Verbatim source quote

“SP rotation substantively improved fertilizer efficiency by 53% (MPTF), 81% (Songani), and 120%”
Source
Biodiversity can support a greener revolution in Africa
Authors
Snapp S.S., Blackie M.J., Gilbert R.A., Bezner-Kerr R., Kanyama-Phiri G.Y.
Year
2010
Publication
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA
Page
20842

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Pigeonpea-maize rotation improving subsequent maize fertilizer efficiency by 53-120% is consistent with Snapp et al. Malawi work. BNF residual + deep rooting + biomass return are well-established mechanisms for semiperennial legumes in southern African systems.”

  • soil-scientist · plausible

    “Cajanus cajan fixes 40-200 kg N/ha and has deep roots accessing subsoil P. Fertilizer-use efficiency gains of 53-120% in maize-following-pigeonpea are well-documented and consistent with residual soil N + improved aggregate structure mechanisms.”

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