A farmer growing maize in Eastern Cape under rainfed and marginal soils approaches you and tell you that maize is no longer doing well under his farm. Some of the soil characteristic in his farm include waterlogging, high pH and low water holding capacity. Advise the farmer on why you believe grain sorghum will do well under his farm conditions.

A farmer growing maize in Eastern Cape under rainfed and marginal soils approaches you and tell you that maize is no longer doing well under his farm. Some of the soil characteristic in his farm include waterlogging, high pH and low water holding capacity. Advise the farmer on why you believe grain sorghum will do well under his farm conditions.

Aquaculture Science

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781133558347

Author:Parker

Publisher:Parker

Chapter12: Water Requirements For Aquaculture

Section: Chapter Questions

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