Browsing School of Environment and Natural Resources by Author "Getenga, Zachary"
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METRIBUZIN SORPTION DYNAMICS IN ACID SOILS OF NZOIA SUGARCANE ZONE IN WESTERN KENYA
Lagat, Silas C; Lalah, Joseph O; Kowenje, Chrispine O; Getenga, Zachary; Chepkui, Richard (2011)The adsorption, desorption and leaching of metribuzin in agricultural soil samples taken from Nzoia sugarcane farming area in Kenya were determined using standard methods. The Freundlich adsorption isotherm constants ... -
Soil properties effects and management of organic residues to improve C sequestration, reduce N losses and improve crop yields
Danga, B.O.; Mochoge, B; Mugwe, J; Getenga, Zachary (2010)Rates of decomposition of organic materials in soil determine the amount of carbon (C) which is mineralized and released as CO2 versus the amount of C that is retained in various forms in the soil. Decomposition rates ...