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Research Article

Effect of Time of Seed - Bed Preparation on Soil Properties and Performance of Water Yam in Owerri Southeast, Nigeria

Ekpe, I I*, Oti, N.N, Ishiusah O. W,, Egboka, N.T, Nwankwo V.C., Iheka, W. C, Aguwa, O U, Orji A.

Field experiment was conducted between the months of February and November, 2016 to evaluate the effect of age of seed-bed preparation on soil properties and performance of water yam in Owerri, southeastern Nigeria. Treatments consisted of four time of seed-bed preparations namely 0, 3, 6, and 9 weeks intervals, laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Se- lec...

Aug, 2021 pp. 41-50 277 views 542 downloads
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Research Article

Responses of Maize Growth and Grain Yield to Different Sources and Time of Application of Nitrogen Fertilizer

Omisore J. K.*, Y. A. Abayomi

Soil fertility decline has been identified as one of the major biophysical constraints affecting agriculture in the sub Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. Even though, the use of chemical fertilizer is the most convenient way of improving soil fertility, the high cost and poor distribution of chemical fertilizer have made the commodity inaccessible to resource poor farmers. Consequently, there is ...

Aug, 2016 pp. 41-51 248 views 458 downloads
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Research Article

Soil Fertility and Productivity Test Analysis of Selected Soils of Evite Otu, Aguleri, Anambra East Lga, Anambra State

Adesemuyi E.A*, Okonkwo E I, Nwaoba W. O, Onwuka, M. I

The study was carried out to assess the fertility and productivity potentials of selected soils of Evite Otu, Aguleri in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State, with a view to making adequate management practices for sustainable crop production in the area. Three mapping units were delineated using the transect method of soil survey. The properties of the surface soil of the units were examined for fer...

Aug, 2022 pp. 42-52 270 views 555 downloads
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Research Article

Quantification of Soil and Nutrient Loss Due to Yam Harvesting: a Case Study in Two Local Government Areas in Benue State, Nigeria

Victor Manna Samson*, Kumawuese Mercy Ityavnongo

Soil loss due to crop harvesting is a recognized erosion process which has significantly contributed to soil degradation. Despite its significance, soil loss due to crop harvesting has been given little attention in Benue state and Nigeria at large. This is evident in the paucity of information on soil loss due to crop harvesting in Nigeria. Therefore a field experiment was conducted to quantify s...

Dec, 2021 pp. 42-47 342 views 481 downloads
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Research Article

The Impact of Land Use Types and Acidity Indices on Soil Humic Fractions Quantities at Umudike, Tropical Rainforest, Nigeria

Onwuka, M. I*, Okonta, U, Asobia, P. C.

Natural humic fractions deposited in the soil are most times sources of industrial humic substances use for crop production. However, the quantities of the humic substances, which are components of soil organic matter, are affected by lots of factors and processes, including land- use. The effects of different land- use and soil acidi0ty indices on the quantity of soil humic fractions at Umudike, ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 42-52 305 views 500 downloads
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Research Article

Effects of Climatic Variations on Leaf Litter Production in A. Floribunda Agroforestry System in South - East Nigeria

Keyejo, A.O, Okpara, D.A., Onyeonagu, C.C., Eteng, E.U*

Field experiment was conducted between 2016 and 2018 at Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Humid Forest Research Station, Umuahia, South-east Nigeria, to study litter production and climatic influence in Allanblackia floribun- da (oliv) agroforestry system. The experiment was laid out in a randomized com- plete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Litter trays were used for mon...

Aug, 2020 pp. 42-48 297 views 531 downloads
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Research Article

Land Suitability Evaluation for Maize Production and Taxonomic Classification of Soils Overlying Undifferentiated Basement Complex in Northeast Nigeria

Kefas, P. K*, Maigida, E, , Ezeaku, P.I., Ofem, K.I, Akwoga, J.A, Ezeaku P

Soil characterization, classification and evaluation provide useful information for the understanding of its different facets, hence their potentials and limitations for crop production. Such information is lacking in the general area of Kona-Jalingo in Taraba State, Nigeria, hence the study to determine the macro-morphological, physical and chemical properties of the soils, classify them up to th...

Apr, 2020 pp. 42-52 239 views 540 downloads
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Research Article

Effect of Land Use on Soil Physical and Hydrological Properties on Sandstones Parent Material in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Ogban P. I*, Ibitt E. N.

Knowledge of soil physical and hydrological properties is used by soil scientists, agronomists, hydrologists, irrigation engineers and environmental scientists for developing best management practices for efficient and economical management of soil and water for optimum crop production and designing liquid waste disposal systems. A study was conducted on the sandstone parent material in northern A...

Aug, 2018 pp. 42-52 298 views 574 downloads
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Research Article

Comparative Effect of Variable Rates of Pig and Poultry Manure on the Agronomic Performances of Amaranthus Hybridus in Humid Rainforest South Western Nigeria

Sanni K. O, Adesina J. M.,*, Ewulo, B. S, OJENIYI STEPHEN OLUSOLA

The health implication of deficiencies of vital nutrients could be supplemented by taking vegetable which are highly nutritious and easily affordable. An experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Nigeria, to evaluate the comparative effects of different levels of animal manure on the growth and yield of Amaranthus hybridus. Pig dung (PD) an...

Apr, 2013 pp. 42-47 286 views 571 downloads
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Research Article

Optimization of N, P and K Fertilization for Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) Production at Ikwo Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria

Iroegbu, C.S.*, Asawalam, D.O, V.E. Osodeke

Orange-fleshed Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) is one of the most important crops for human consumption and livestock feed. All parts of the plant are useful for human consumption, animal feed and industrial uses. This research was conducted on a degraded Ultisol at the Teaching and Research Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNAI), Abakaliki Ebon...

Aug, 2025 pp. 43-52 641 views 704 downloads