Exploring potentials of rhizobium inoculation in enhancing soil fertility and agro-economic performance of cowpeas in Sub-saharan Africa: a case study in semi-arid Mbeere, Eastern Kenya.

作者: L. Gachimbi , G. N. Gachini , F. N. Muchena , D. D. Onduru , A. de Jager

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