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Research Article

Profile Distribution of Crystalline and Amorphous Sesquioxides in Talc Overburden Soils of Southern Guinea Savanna Ecology in Nigeria

AJIBOYE G. A.^*, Ogunwale J. A., Aduloju M. O.

The stage of development of soils developed over talc overburden in two locations (Ejiba and Odo- Ogbe) within the Southern Guinea Savanna Agro-ecology of Kogi State, Nigeria, were evaluated using the dithionite and oxalate extractable Fe, Al oxides and the ratios of silt: clay and silt: silt +clay of the soils. Soil samples collected from the pedogenic horizons of nine profile pits dug in the two...

Apr, 2015 pp. 58-69 417 views 676 downloads

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Forms of Zinc, Cobalt, and Chromium in Soils Cultivated to Oil Palm and Rubber in the Rainforest

EMOMU Adams^*, Ehis- Iyoha E.

The study aimed to determine the status of six forms of Zinc (Zn), Cobalt (Co), and Chromium (Cr) in soils cultivated for Oil palm and Rubber in the rainforest belt of Nigeria. Soils were collected from 2 (Oil palm and Rubber) plantations using a Randomized complete block design from 4 depths in 3 replications to make a total of 24 soil samples. A Laboratory experiment was conducted in the soil an...

Aug, 2022 pp. 59-64 448 views 618 downloads

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Research Article

Effects of Rice Bran-Mulch on the Growth of Sorghum and Millet in Maiduguri, Semi-Arid North-East Nigeria.

EZE P. C.^*, ALHASSAN2, A. B., TSADO P. A., Onyekwere I N, Samson Joshua Kwari, DADA Y. M..

In 2009, an experiment was carried out under rain-fed conditions at two sites to evaluate the influence of three rates of rice bran-mulch on the growth of sorghum and millet on a sandy loam soil in Maiduguri, Semi-arid North-east Nigeria. The study comprised six treatments replicated four times and laid out in a split-plot design. Following land preparation, rice bran was uniformly applied on the ...

Apr, 2014 pp. 59-71 420 views 653 downloads

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Research Article

Quantitative Analysis of Humic Substances in Soils Treated with Different Organic Manures in Sudano - Sahelian Savanna, Northeast Nigeria

Wapa J. M^*, OJENIYI STEPHEN OLUSOLA, Sandabe M.K

This work was carried out to study the effect of organic manures on different fractions of soil organic matter. Field trials were carried out in 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Soil Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri. The treatments consisted of three types of organic manures (cow dung, city refuse and poultry droppings) applied at thr...

Aug, 2013 pp. 60-65 412 views 589 downloads

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Research Article

Magnesium Forms in Bulk and Grain Size Fractions of Soils of Contrasting Land - Uses in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria

Uzoho B. U^*, Irokwe I. F, Okoli N. H

Magnesium contents in bulk and grain size soil fractions from 2 soil depths (0-20 and 20-40 cm) of 5 land uses (Yam, fluted pumpkin, cassava, pineapple and plantain) in three locations (Amuzari, Umuaka and Ngor-Okpala) in Imo state were evaluated. Total, mineral/structural, acid extractible/non-exchangeable, exchangeable, water-soluble and available Mg were subjected to ANOVA and means separated u...

Apr, 2022 pp. 61-71 395 views 668 downloads

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Research Article

Growth and Yield Response of Maize to Different Nitrogen and Phosphorus Rates in Yola, Nigeria

Kwaghe, E.J.^*, Gungula, D

Field studies were conducted during the 2000 and 2001 cropping seasons at the University Research Farm, Federal Universality of Technology, Yola to evaluate the response of maize (New Kaduna White) to different N and P rates in Yola, Nigeria. The study was a factorial type fitted in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) consisting of 8 treatments replicated three times. The treatments were fou...

Apr, 2021 pp. 61-69 445 views 626 downloads

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Comparative Effect of Groundnut (arachis Hypogea L.) Genotypes on Yield and N Fixation in Sudan and Northern Guinea Savannahs of Nigeria

Moji K.T^*, Jibrin M. J., Umar F. G., Bashir A.Y

Recognition of high yielding and nitrogen (N) fixing groundnut genotypes and desegregating them in the cereal-based cropping systems common in savannah regions will enhance food security and reduce the need for high N fertilizers hence, minimize the high cost and associated environmental consequences. Field trials were conducted during the 2015 growing season at the Research Farms of Bayero Univer...

Apr, 2019 pp. 61-67 409 views 611 downloads

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Research Article

Effects of Rice Mill Waste and Poultry Manure on Some Soil Chemical Properties and Growth and Yield of Maize

Eneje R. C^*, Uzoukwu I

An experiment was conducted at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Western Farm, to investigate the effect of rice mill waste and poultry manure on some soil chemical properties and growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.). The study was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. Soil amendments were applied at the rates...

Apr, 2012 pp. 61-66 434 views 108 downloads

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Land Use/land Cover Change Detection in Ikwuano Area, Abia State Nigeria Using Landsat Data

Nuga B.O^*, Akinbola G. E.

The use of remotely sensed data through Geographic Information System template for land use evaluation and classification is relatively cheap with less drudgery. Landsat satellite imageries covering Ikwuano area were acquired and processed with ERDAS Imagine. These were applied in mapping land use changes in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Three major LULC types: forest land,...

Aug, 2011 pp. 61-68 451 views 671 downloads

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Suitability of Urban Waste Land Use in Relation to Heavy Metal and Micronutrient Influence on Soil and Green Amaranth Production in Southeast Nigeria

Ezeifeka A.O^*, , Ezeaku, P.I., Ezeaku, V. I, Anikwe M. A. N, Kefas, P. K, Ofem, K.I

An assessment of the impact of long term (>20 years) MSW disposal on soil properties and their suitability for crop productivity was carried out in Anambra and Enugu States of southeast Nigeria. Four dumpsites were selected (two in each state) and, 12 soil auger samples (2 sampling points at 3 depths and 2 repeated measures) each were collected at incremental depth intervals of 0-20, 20-30, and 30...

Dec, 2020 pp. 62-69 428 views 595 downloads