Articles
A Combination of Approaches to Conserve Soil and Water
Erwin Kinsey
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Tephrosia
Amy VanNocker
Tephrosia purpurea (Swahili: kibaazi, kibazi, mibaazi, mtupa, utupa wa kibaazi, utupa wa kingindo, utupa wa mrima) is a multipurpose legume tree with strong insecticidal properties. It grows to a height of two meters within the first year of planting.