Research Article

Effects of Different Land Uses on Soil Quality and Degradation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Basil E.C.1*, Senjobi B.A.2, Oyegoke, C.O,1, Fabunmi, T.O.3
1 Department of Soil Science and Land Management, College of Plant Science and Crop Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria.
2 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B.2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State
3 Department of Plant physiology and crop production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria.
* Corresponding author: basilec@soilsjournalnigeria.com
Published: Apr, 2019
DOI: 10.67042/njss.2019.renhhkwo
Pages: 87-101
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Abstract

A detailed soil survey was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farms of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The study aimed to determine the effects of different land-use types on some soil quality indicators and to examine the relationship among the land use types, soil quality indicators, and land degradation. Surface (0-15cm) and sub-surface (15-30 cm) soil samples were taken from different land-use types: Arboretum, Cashew, Oil palm (OP) and Fallow. Modal profile pits were dug depending on the land and soil types encountered. Profiles were described and sampled following standard guidelines. Soil quality indicators were assessed using a selection of soil quality indices including the bulk density (BD), total nitrogen (TN), potassium (K), magnesium, sodium, phosphorus (P), organic carbon (OC) and calcium. The extent of degradation was assessed using the direct approach method. Data were subjected to Analysis of Variance and means were separated using Duncan's Multiple Range Test at 5% level of significance. The results showed that Arboretum, OP and Fallow unlike Cashew had no significant(p

Keywords

copper from different land-use types: arboretum cashew oil palm (op) and fallow

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How to Cite

E.C., B., B.A., S., C.O,, O., & T.O., F. (2019). Effects of Different Land Uses on Soil Quality and Degradation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 29(1), 87-101. https://doi.org/10.67042/njss.2019.renhhkwo

B. E.C., S. B.A., O. C.O,, and F. T.O., "Effects of Different Land Uses on Soil Quality and Degradation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria," Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 87-101, April 2019. doi: 10.67042/njss.2019.renhhkwo

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