Muindi, Esther Mwende

Integrated Microdosing Selected Basal Fertilizers and Lime Modulates Fungal and Bacterial Populations in Acidic Soils under Maize Production in the Meru Highland, Kenya

Mbaka K. Felister, H. O. Ndukhu, G. O. Oloo-Abucheli, Muindi, Esther Mwende, J. K. Kiramana & Emmanuel R. Mwakidoshi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

The biological component of soil health, particularly bacteria and fungi, plays a central role in organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling and mineralization, thereby contributing to the maintenance of soil fertility and overall soil functioning. However, continuous cultiva...