Research Article

Suitability Evaluation of Some Plinchustalfs for Rain - Fed Rice Production in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Adeboye M.K.A1*, Lawal B.A1, TSADO P. A.2, Ezenwa M I S, Afolabi S.G.1, Adekanmbi A.A.1
1 Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
2 Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.
* Corresponding author: m-adeboye@futminna.edu.ng
Published: Aug, 2013
DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.2m3yubtc
Pages: 196-205
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Abstract

The plinthustalfs of Minna, southern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria, have poor physical properties which induce water-logging during wet seasons which may make them suitable for rice production. This study evaluated their suitability for rain-fed rice production using FAO Land Suitability Classification system. Two sites, the Experimental Farm of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (EF) and Maizube Farms (MF) representing the soils, were evaluated. Results indicated that both sites had subsurface plinthite horizon, massive structures and were poorly drained. Rainfall, temperature and topography of the two sites are favourable for rain-fed rice production. The chemical properties, reaction, phosphorus, total N, organic C, and CEC of the surface soils of the two sites were rated suitable for rain-fed rice production. EF was rated not suitable (N) because of soil depth limitation while, MF was rated marginally suitable (SS) with fertility (organic C) limitation which can be corrected b manuring and incorporation of crop residues. The two sites, in the alternative with adequate drainage and ridging, can be put to the cultivation of groundnut, cowpea, soybeans and early season maize.

Keywords

guineasavanna land evaluation nigeria plinthustalf rain-fed rice.

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M.K.A, A., B.A, L., A., T. P., S, E. M. I., S.G., A., & A.A., A. (2013). Suitability Evaluation of Some Plinchustalfs for Rain - Fed Rice Production in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 23(2), 196-205. https://doi.org/10.67042/njss.2013.2m3yubtc

A. M.K.A, L. B.A, T. P. A., E. M. I. S, A. S.G., and A. A.A., "Suitability Evaluation of Some Plinchustalfs for Rain - Fed Rice Production in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria," Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 196-205, August 2013. doi: 10.67042/njss.2013.2m3yubtc

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