Klaus Butterbach‐Bahl

Effects of liming and local sediment amendment on millet production and soil N2O emission in western Kenya

Abstract Aim Soil acidification is a major constraint to agricultural productivity in East Africa. This study evaluated the effects of liming and local sediment amendments on millet production, soil properties, and soil N₂O emissions in western Kenya. Methods Field experiments wi...

Food Security Versus Environmental Health: The Nitrogen Dilemma

ABSTRACT Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth and, consequently, crop production. However, the cycling of nitrogen in the environment can have negative effects. Here, we review the historical development of scientific and public awareness of these effects and the inf...