International Journal of Soil Science

Year: 2008
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Page No. 69 - 74

Effects of Tithonia Green Manure and Water Hyacinth Compost Application on Nutrient Depleted Soil in South-Western Nigeria

Authors : K.S. Chukwuka and O.E. Omotayo

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