Nutrient flows in urban and peri-urban agroecosystems in three West African cities.

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    General
    Keywords
    Nutrient, agroecosystems, West African
    Author
    Abdulkadir, A.
    Promotor
    Prof. dr. ir. H. van Keulen
    Co-promotors
    Prof. dr. J.O. Agbenin, Dr. ir. P.A. Leffelaar
    Date
    Country
    West Africa
    Abstract

    Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is defined as the cultivation of crops and keeping livestock within and around cities. In addition to providing the cities’ demand of fresh vegetables, crops and livestock products, it plays an important role in the livelihoods of the urban farmers. With the rapid urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa, UPA provides food and jobs for many urban dwellers...

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