Merckx, R .    

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Surname:Merckx 
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Institute:Division Soil and Water Management, Dep. Earth and Environmental Sciences, K.U. Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 20, P.O. Box 2459, 3001, Leuven, Belgium 
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2024

Explaining variation in cassava root yield response to fertiliser under smallholder farming conditions using digital soil maps, Masunga, R. H.*, Chernet, M., Ezui, K. S.*, Mlay, P. D.*, Olojede, A. O.*, Olowokere, F., Busari, M.*, Hauser, M., Kreye, C., Baijukya, F., Merckx, R . and Pypers, P ., in: European Journal of Agronomy, volume 155, number -: 127105, pages 1-14, ISSN 1161-0301, 2024.
 
Datasets from fertilized improved and local varieties of cassava grown in the highlands of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Munyahali, W.*, Birindwa, D. R.*, Pypers, P ., Swennen, R., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., in: Data in Brief, volume 52, number -: 109945, pages 1-6, ISSN 2352-3409, 2024. [DOI]
 

2023

Compositional nutrient diagnosis (CND) and associated yield predictions in maize: a case study in the northern Guinea savanna of Nigeria, Shehu, B. M.*, Garba, I. I.*, Jibrin, J. M.*, Kamara, A., Adam, A. M.*, Craufurd, P., Aliyu, K. T., Rurinda, J.* and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Science Society of America Journal, volume 87, number 1, pages 63-81, ISSN 0361-5995, 2023. [DOI]
 
Early planting of cassava enhanced the response of improved cultivars to potassium fertilization in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Birindwa, D. R.*, Laere, J. V., Munyahali, W., De Bauw, P., Dercon, G., Kintche, K. and Merckx, R ., in: Field Crops Research, volume 296, number -: 108903, pages 1-13, ISSN 0378-4290, 2023. [DOI]
 
Increased cassava growth and yields through improved variety use and fertilizer application in the highlands of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Munyahali, W.*, Birindwa, D. R.*, Pypers, P ., Swennen, R., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., in: Field Crops Research, volume 302, number -: 109056, pages 1-9, ISSN 0378-4290, 2023. [DOI]
 
Better nitrogen fertilizer management improved Mchare banana productivity and profitability in northern highlands, Tanzania, Meya, A. I.*, Swennen, R., Ndakidemi, P. A.*, Mtei, K. M.* and Merckx, R ., in: Agronomy, volume 13(5), number 1418, pages 1-16, ISSN 2073-4395, 2023. [DOI]
 
Maize stover transfers from maize fields to banana-based agroforestry homegardens and the corresponding nutrient flows in central-northern Tanzania, Meya, A. I.*, Swennen, R., Ndakidemi, P. A.*, Mtei, K. M.* and Merckx, R ., in: Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, volume 6, number -: 1131328, pages 1-10, ISSN 2624-893X, 2023. [DOI]
 
Evaluating phloem sap Îïï��ï�� 13 C as a short-term indicator of drought stress in banana, Vantyghem, M., Merckx, R ., Hood-Nowotny, R., Swennen, R., Heiling, M. and Resch, C., in: Acta Horticulturae, volume 1367, pages 133-140, ISSN 0567-7572, 2023. [DOI]
 

2022

The potential of stable carbon isotope ratios and leaf temperature as proxies for drought stress in banana under field conditions, Vantyghem, M., Merckx, R ., Stevens, B., Hood-Nowotny, R., Swennen, R. and Dercon, G., in: Agricultural Water Management, volume 260, number -: 107247, pages 1-12, ISSN 0378-3774, 2022. [DOI]
 

2021

A practical perspective on One CGIAR: lessons from 15 years of CIALCA agricultural research for development consortium work in central Africa, Schut, M., Remans, R., Birachi, E., Blomme, G., Craenen, K., Delvaux, B., Dercon, G., Ekesa, B., Kagabo, D., Bacishoga, M. K., Kantengwa, S ., Karangwa, P.*, Kintche, K., Manners, R., Mapatano, S.*, Merckx, R ., Muchunguzi, P., Nduwumuremyi, A.*, Niyongere, C.*, Nabahungu, N. L., Bagula, E.*, Ocimati, W., Pypers, P ., Rietveld, A., Swennen, R., Taulya, G., Vandamme, E., Zozo, R., van Asten, P.* and Vanlauwe, B., Working paper, 2021. [DOI]
 
Altitude and management affect soil fertility, leaf nutrient status and Xanthomonas wilt prevalence in enset gardens, Shara, S., Swennen, R., Deckers, J., Weldesenbet, F.*, Vercammen, L., Eshetu, F.*, Woldeyes, F.*, Blomme, G., Merckx, R . and Vancampenhout, K., in: Soil, volume 7, pages 1-14, ISSN 2199-3971, 2021. [DOI]
 

2020

Optimizing soil fertility management strategies to enhance banana production in volcanic soils of the northern highlands, Tanzania, Meya, A. I., Ndakidemi, P. A.*, Monteiro, J. M.*, Swennen, R. and Merckx, R ., in: Agronomy, volume 10, number 2: 289, pages 1-21, ISSN 2073-4395, 2020. [DOI]
 

2019

Balanced nutrient requirements for maize in the northern Nigerian Savanna: parameterization and validation of QUEFTS model, Shehu, B. M., Lawan, B. A.*, Jibrin, J. M.*, Kamara, A., Mohammed, I. B., Rurinda, J., Zingore, S., Craufurd, P., Vanlauwe, B., Adam, A. M. and Merckx, R ., in: Field Crops Research, volume 241, pages 1-12, ISSN 0378-4290, 2019. [DOI]
 

2017

Profitability of diammonium phosphate use in bush and climbing beanmaize rotations in smallholder farms of central Burundi, Niyuhire, C.*, Pypers, P ., Vanlauwe, B., Nziguheba, G., Roobroeck, D. and Merckx, R ., in: Field Crops Research, volume 212, pages 52-60, ISSN 0378-4290, 2017. [DOI]
 
Responses of cassava growth and yield to leaf harvesting frequency and NPK fertilizer in south Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Munyahali, W., Pypers, P ., Swennen, R., Walangululu, J.*, Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., in: Field Crops Research, volume 214, pages 194-201, ISSN 0378-4290, 2017. [DOI]
 

2016

Phosphorus in smallholder farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa: implications for agricultural intensification, Nziguheba, G., Zingore, S., Kihara, J., Merckx, R ., Njoroge, S., Otinga, A.*, Vandamme, E. and Vanlauwe, B., in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, volume 104, number 3, pages 321-340, ISSN 1385-1314, 2016. [DOI]
 

2015

Integrated soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa: unravelling local adaptation, Vanlauwe, B., Descheemaeker, K., Giller, K., Huising, J. E., Merckx, R ., Nziguheba, G., Wendt, J. and Zingore, S., in: Soil, volume 1, pages 491-508, ISSN 2199-3971, 2015. [DOI]
 
Ex ante appraisal of agricultural research and extension: a choice experiment on climbing beans in Burundi, Lambrecht, I., Vranken, L., Merckx, R ., Vanlauwe, B. and Maertens, M., in: Outlook on Agriculture, volume 44, number 1, pages 61-67, ISSN 0030-7270, 2015. [DOI]
 

2014

Residual phosphorus effects and nitrogen x phosphorus interactions in soybean-maize rotations on a P-deficient Ferralsol, Vandamme, E., Pypers, P., Vanlauwe, B., Baijukya, F., Smolders, E. and Merckx, R ., in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, volume 98, number 2, pages 187-201, ISSN 1385-1314, 2014. [DOI]
 
Understanding the process of agricultural technology adoption: mineral fertilizer in eastern DR Congo, Lambrecht, I., Vanlauwe, B., Merckx, R . and Maertens, M., in: World Development, volume 59, pages 132-146, ISSN 0305-750X, 2014. [DOI]
 

2013

CIALCA interventions for productivity increase of cropping system components in the African Great Lakes zone, Pypers, P., Bimponda, W.*, Birachi, E., Bishikwabo, K., Blomme, G., Carpentier, S. C., Gahigi, A.*, Gaidashova, S.*, Jefwa, J., Kantengwa, S., Kanyaruguru, J., Lepoint, P., Lodi-Lama, J., Manzekele, M.*, Mapatano, S.*, Merckx, R ., Ndabamenye, T.*, Ngoga, T.*, Nitumfuidi, J.*, Niyuhire, C.*, Ntamwira, J.*, Ouma, E., Sanginga, J. M., Sivirihauma, C., Swennen, R., Van Asten, P., Vanlauwe, B., Vigheri, N. and Walangululu, J.*, pages 55-69, chapter 4, Routledge, ISBN 978-0-415-53273-0, 2013.
 
Root hairs explain P uptake efficiency of soybean genotypes grown in a P-deficient Ferralsol, Vandamme, E., Renkens, M., Pypers, P., Smolders, E., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 369, number 1-2, pages 269-282, ISSN 0032-079X, 2013. [DOI]
 

2012

Combining mineral fertilizer and green manure for increased, profitable cassava production, Pypers, P., Bimponda, W.*, Lodi-Lama, J., Lele, B.*, Mulumba, R.*, Kachaka, C.*, Boeckx, P., Merckx, R . and Vanlauwe, B., in: Agronomy Journal, volume 104, number 1, pages 178-187, ISSN 0002-1962, 2012.
 
Long-term integrated soil fertility management in South-Western Nigeria: crop performance and impact on the soil fertility status, Vanlauwe, B.+, Nziguheba, G., Nwoke, C., Diels, J ., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., pages 175-200, chapter 10, Springer, ISBN 978-94-007-2937-7, 2012. [DOI]
 

2011

CIALCA interventions for productivity increase of cropping system components in the African Great Lakes zone, Pypers, P., Bimponda, W.*, Birachi, E., Bishikwabo, K., Blomme, G., Carpentier, S. C., Gahigi, A.*, Gaidashova, S.*, Jefwa, J.*, Kantengwa, S., Kanyaruguru, J., Lepoint, P., Lodi-Lama, J., Manzekele, M.*, Mapatano, S.*, Merckx, R ., Ndabamenye, T.*, Ngoga, T.*, Nitumfuidi, J.*, Niyuhire, C.*, Ntamwira, J.*, Ouma, E., Sanginga, J. M., Sivirihauma, C., Swennen, R.+, Van Asten, P., Vanlauwe, B., Vigheri, N. and Walangululu, J.*, Abstract (Oral Presentation) in Book of Abstracts of CIALCA International Conference on "Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid-Highland Systems of sub-Saharan Africa", Kigali, Rwanda, 24-27 October, 2011.
 

2010

Integrated soil fertility management: operational definition and consequences for implementation and dissemination. Proceedings of the 19th World Congress of Soil Science: Soil solutions for a changing world., Vanlauwe, B., Chianu, J., Giller, K., Merckx, R ., Mokwunye, U.*, Pypers, P., Shepherd, K ., Smaling, E., Woomer, P. L. and Sanginga, N., CRC Care, International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), 2010.
 

2008

Organic acids in the rhizosphere and root characteristics of soybean (Glycine max) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in relation to phosphorus uptake in poor savanna soils, Nwoke, C., Diels, J ., Abaidoo, R., Nziguheba, G. and Merckx, R ., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 7, number 20, pages 3617-3624, ISSN 1684-5315, 2008.
 

2007

Does the enhanced P acquisition by maize following legumes in a rotation result from improved soil P availability?, Pypers, P., Huybrighs, M., Diels, J ., Abaidoo, R., Smolders, E. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 39, number 10, pages 2555-2566, 2007.
 

2006

Plant-available P for maize and cowpea in P-deficient soils from the Nigerian northern Guinea Savanna: comparison of E- and L-values, Pypers, P., Van Loon, L., Diels, J ., Abaidoo, R., Smolders, E. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 283, number 1-2, pages 251-264, 2006.
 
The mineralization of sulfur from organic residues measured by inverse isotope dilution, Nziguheba, G., Smolders, E. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 38, pages 2278-2287, 2006.
 

2005

Senna siamea trees recycle Ca from a Ca-rich subsoil and increase the topsoil pH in agroforestry systems in the West African derived savanna zone, Vanlauwe, B., Aihou, K.*, Tossah, B.*, Diels, J ., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 269, number 1-2, pages 285-296, ISSN 0032-079X, 2005.
 
Long-term integrated soil fertility management in south-western Nigeria: crop performance and impact on the soil fertility status, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 273, number 1-2, pages 337-354, ISSN 0032-079X, 2005.
 
Sulphur immobilization and availability in soils assessed using isotope dillution, Nziguheba, G., Smolders, E. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 37, number 4, pages 635-644, ISSN 0038-0717, 2005.
 
Carbon and nitrogen dynamics in a phosphorus deficient soil amended with organic residues and fertilizers in western Kenya, Nziguheba, G., Merckx, R . and Palm, C., in: Biology and Fertility of Soils, volume 41, number 4, pages 240-248, ISSN 0178-2762, 2005.
 

2004

Balanced nutrient management system technologies in the northern Guinea savanna of Nigeria: validation, adaptation, and perspective, Kolawole, G., Diels, J ., Manyong, V., Wallays, K., Dercon, G., Iwuafor, E.*, Falaki, A, Merckx, R . and Deckers, J., in: International Symposium of the African Network for Soil Biology and Fertility (AFNET) of TSBF Institute of CIAT, May 2004 at Yaounde, Cameroon, 2004.
 
Long-term soil organic carbon dynamics in a subhumid tropical climate: 13C data in mixed C3/C4 cropping and modeling with ROTHC, Diels, J ., Vanlauwe, B., van der Meersch, M., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 36, pages 1739-1750, ISSN 0038-0717, 2004.
 
A new method for the simultaneous measurement of pH-dependent cation exchange capacity and ph buffering capacity, Oorts, K., Vanlauwe, B., Pleysier, J. L. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Science Society of America Journal, volume 68, pages 1578-1585, 2004.
 

2003

Assessment of labile phosphorus fractions and adsorption characteristics in relation to soil properties of West African savanna soils, Nwoke, C., Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Sanginga, P., Osonubi, O.* and Merckx, R ., in: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, volume 100, pages 285-294, ISSN 0167-8809, 2003.
 
Balanced nutrient management systems for cropping systems in the tropics: from concept to practice, Lyasse, O., Diels, J ., Sanginga, P., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., in: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, volume 100, number 2-3, pages 99-314, 2003.
 
Evaluating options for soil organic carbon maintenance under intensive cropping in the West African savanna using the Rothamsted Carbon (RothC) model, Diels, J ., Aihou, K.*, Iwuafor, E.*, Merckx, R . and Vanlauwe, B., pages 140-149, IFDC; CTA, 2003.
 
Cation exchange capacities of soil organic matter fractions in a Ferric Lixisol with different organic matter inputs, Oorts, K., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., in: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, volume 100, pages 45-47, 2003.
 

2002

On-farm evaluation of the contribution of sole and mixed applications of organic matter and urea to maize grain production in the savanna, Iwuafor, E.*, Aihou, K.*, Jaryum, J., Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Sanginga, P., Lyasse, O., Deckers, J. and Merckx, R ., pages 185-197, Wallingford, UK: CABI, 2002.
 
Options for soil organic carbon maintenance under intensive cropping in the West African savanna, Diels, J ., Aihou, K.*, Iwuafor, E.*, Lyasse, O., Sanginga, P., Vanlauwe, B., Deckers, J. and Merckx, R ., pages 299-312, Wallingford, UK: CABI, 2002.
 
Fertility status of soils of the derived savanna and northern guinea savanna benchmarks and response to major plant nutrients, as influenced by soil type and land use management, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Lyasse, O., Aihou, K.*, Iwuafor, E.*, Sanginga, N., Merckx, R . and Deckers, J., in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, volume 62, number 2, pages 139-150, ISSN 1385-1314, 2002.
 
Options for increasing P availability from low reactive rock phosphate, Lyasse, O., Tossah, B.*, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J . and Merckx, R ., pages 225-237, chapter 17, CABI; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), ISBN 0 85199 576 4, 2002.
 

2001

Maize yield as affected by organic inputs and urea in the West African moist savanna, Vanlauwe, B., Aihou, K.*, Aman, S., Iwuafor, E.*, Tossah, B.*, Diels, J ., Sanginga, N., Lyasse, O., Merckx, R . and Deckers, J., in: Agronomy Journal, volume 93, pages 1191-1199, ISSN 0002-1962, 2001.
 
Direct interactions between N fertilizer and organic matter: evidence from trials with 15N-labeled fertilizer, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Aihou, K.*, Iwuafor, E.*, Lyasse, O., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., pages 173-178, Wallingford, 2001.
 
Options for increasing P availability from low creative rock phosphate, Lyasse, O., Tossah, B.*, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., pages 225-237, Wallingford, Oxon, UK: CABI, 2001.
 
Nitrogen management in 'adequate' input maize-based agriculture in the derived savanna benchmark zone of Benin Republic, Vanlauwe, B., Aihou, K.*, Houngnandan, P.*, Diels, J ., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 228, number 1, pages 61-71, ISSN 0032-079X, 2001. [DOI]
 
Temporal variations in plant delta 13C values and implications for using the 13C technique in long-term soil organic matter studies, Diels, J ., Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N., Coolen, E. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 33, pages 1245-1251, ISSN 0038-0717, 2001.
 
Options for soil organic carbon maintenance under intensive cropping in the West African savanna, Diels, J ., Aihou, K.*, Iwuafor, E.*, Merckx, R ., Lyasse, O., Sanginga, P., Vanlauwe, B. and Deckers, J., pages 299-312, Wallingford, Oxon, UK: CABI, 2001.
 
Alley cropping with Senna siamea in southwestern Nigeria: 11 Dry matter, total N, and urea-derived N dynamics of the Senna and maize roots, Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 231, number 2, pages 201-210, ISSN 0032-079X, 2001. [DOI]
 
Alley cropping with Senna siamea in southwestern Nigeria: 1 Recovery of 15N labelled urea by the alley cropping system, Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 231, number 2, pages 187-199, ISSN 0032-079X, 2001. [DOI]
 
Soil organic matter and soil fertility, Merckx, R ., Diels, J ., Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, P., Denef, K. and Oorts, K., pages 69-89, Madison, USA: Soil Science Society of America (SSSA); american Society of Agronomy, 2001.
 

2000

Nitrogen and phosphorus uptake by maize as affected by particulate organic matter quality, soil characteristics, and land-use history for soils from the West African moist savanna zone, Vanlauwe, B., Aihou, K.*, Tossah, S., Aman, B. K., Diels, J ., Lyasse, O., Hauser, S., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., in: Biology and Fertility of Soils, volume 30, pages 440-449, 2000.
 
Utilization of rock phosphate by crops on a representative toposequence in the northern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria: response by Mucuna pruriens, Lablab purpureus, and maize, Vanlauwe, B., Nwoke, C., Diels, J ., Sanginga, P., Carsky, R., Deckers, J. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 32, pages 2063-2077, 2000.
 
Utilization of rock phosphate by crops on a representative toposequence in the northern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria: response by maize to previous herbaceous legume cropping and rock phospate treatments, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Sanginga, P., Carsky, R., Deckers, J. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 32, pages 2079-2090, 2000.
 
Charge characteristics of soil organic matter fractions in a Ferric Lixisol under some multipurpose trees, Oorts, K., Vanlauwe, B., Cofie, O.*, Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., in: Agroforestry Systems, volume 48, pages 169-188, ISSN 0167-4366, 2000. [DOI]
 
Transformations and recovery of residue and fertilizer nitrogen-15 in a sandy Lixisol of West Africa, Ibewiro, B., Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., in: Biology and Fertility of Soils, volume 31, pages 261-269, 2000.
 
Influence of phytoparasitic nematodes on symbiotic N2 fixation in tropical herbaceous legume cover crops, Ibewiro, B., Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., in: Biology and Fertility of Soils, volume 31, pages 254-260, 2000.
 
Nitrogen contributions from decomposing cover crop residues to maize in a tropical derived savanna, Ibewiro, B., Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, volume 57, pages 131-140, 2000.
 
Evaluation of symbiotic dinitrogen inputs of herbaceous legumes into tropical cover-crop systems, Ibewiro, B., Sanginga, P., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., in: Biology and Fertility of Soils, volume 32, pages 234-242, 2000.
 

1999

Alley cropping in the moist savanna of West Africa III. Soil organic matter fractionation and soil productivity, Vanlauwe, B., Aman, S., Aihou, K.*, Tossah, B.*, Adebiyi, V., Sanginga, N., Lyasse, O., Diels, J . and Merckx, R ., in: Agroforestry Systems, volume 42, number 3, pages 245-264, ISSN 0167-4366, 1999.
 
Alley cropping in the moist savanna of West Africa II. Impact on soil productivity in a north-to-south transect in Togo, Tossah, B.*, Samba, D. K., Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N., Lyasse, O., Diels, J . and Merckx, R ., in: Agroforestry Systems, volume 42, number 3, pages 229-244, ISSN 0167-4366, 1999.
 
Alley cropping in the moist savanna of West Africa I. Restoration and maintenance of soil fertility on 'terre de barre' soils in Benin Republic, Aihou, K.*, Sanginga, N., Vanlauwe, B., Lyasse, O., Diels, J . and Merckx, R ., in: Agroforestry Systems, volume 42, number 3, pages 213-227, ISSN 0167-4366, 1999. [DOI]
 
Evaluation of methods for measuring microbial biomass C and N and their relationship with soil organic matter particle size classes for soils from the West-African moist savanna zone, Vanlauwe, B., Nwoke, C., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 31, number 8, pages 1071-1082, ISSN 0038-0717, 1999.
 

1998

Mineral N dynamics in bare and cropped Leucaena leucocephala and Dactyladenia barteri alley cropping systems after the addition of 15N-labelled leaf residues, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Duchateau, L., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: European Journal of Soil Science, volume 49, pages 417-425, 1998.
 
Recovery of leucaena and dactyladenia residue nitrogen-15 in alley cropping systems, Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Science Society of America Journal, volume 62, number 2, pages 454-460, ISSN 0361-5995, 1998.
 
Soil organic matter dynamics after addition of nitrogen-15-labeled leucaena and dactyladenia residues, Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Science Society of America Journal, volume 62, number 2, pages 461-466, ISSN 0361-5995, 1998.
 

1997

Residue quality and decomposition: An unsteady relationship?, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., pages 141-146, CAB International, 1997.
 
Decomposition of four Leucaena and Senna prunings in alley cropping systems under sub-humid tropical conditions: the process and its modifiers, Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 29, number 2, pages 131-137, ISSN 0038-0717, 1997.
 

1996

Impact of residue quality on the C and N mineralization of leaf and root residues of three agroforestry species, Vanlauwe, B., Nwoke, C., Sanginga, N. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 183, pages 221-231, 1996.
 
Soil litter dynamics and N use in a Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala Lam. (de Witt) alley cropping system in southwestern Nigeria, Vanlauwe, B., Swift, M. J. and Merckx, R ., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 28, number 6, pages 739-749, 1996.
 

1994

Residue fractionation and decomposition: the significance of the active fraction, Vanlauwe, B., Dendooven, L. and Merckx, R ., in: Plant and Soil, volume 158, pages 263-274, 1994.
 

1993

Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of prunings of different quality, Kachaka, S., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., pages 199-208, John Wiley & Sons with Sayce Publishing(UK), Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), IITA, Ibadan, 1993.
 
Evolution of plant biomass and nutrient content in relation to soil fertility changes in two alley cropping systems, van der Meersch, M., Merckx, R . and Mulongoy, K., pages 143-154, John Wiley & Sons with Satce Publishing (UK), the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), IITA, Ibadan, 1993.
 

Publications as Editor

2001

Direct interactions between N fertilizer and organic matter: evidence from trials with 15N-labeled fertilizer, Vanlauwe, B., Diels, J ., Aihou, K.*, Iwuafor, E.*, Lyasse, O., Sanginga, P. and Merckx, R ., pages 173-178, Wallingford, 2001.
 

1993

Evolution of plant biomass and nutrient content in relation to soil fertility changes in two alley cropping systems, van der Meersch, M., Merckx, R . and Mulongoy, K., pages 143-154, John Wiley & Sons with Satce Publishing (UK), the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), IITA, Ibadan, 1993.
 
Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of prunings of different quality, Kachaka, S., Vanlauwe, B. and Merckx, R ., pages 199-208, John Wiley & Sons with Sayce Publishing(UK), Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), IITA, Ibadan, 1993.
 
Changes in soil chemical properties and crop performance with continuous cropping on an Entisol in the humid tropics, Kang, B., pages 297-305, John Wiley & Sons with Sayce Publishing (UK), Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), IITA, Ibadan, 1993.
 
Organic matter and the sustainability of agricultural systems: Definition and measurement, Swift, M. J. and Woomer, P. L., pages 3-18, John Wiley & Sons with Sayce Publishing (UK), the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), IITA, Ibadan, 1993.
 
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