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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.jypd8suo

Heavy Metals Status of Soil and Their Uptake by Fluted Pumpkin (telfairia Occidentalis Hook F) Cultivated Along Ikpoba River Bank, Benin City

Orhue E. R.^*, Izunwanne C. L.

This study was carried out to assess the status of heavy metals in the soil and fluted pumpkin cultivated on the bank of Ikpoba River at Benin City. The sample area was 9000 m2. Soil samples were collected at 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm depths at 30 locations giving a total of 60 samples. The plants were also sampled along with the sampling of the soils giving a total of 30 plant samples. Similar numbers...

Apr, 2013 pp. 102-109 165 views 270 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2011.4uaeggg2

Spatial Variability of Micronutrients in Termite Infested Soil Formed on Nupe Sandstone in the Guinea Savanna Region of Nigeria

Jude Obi^*, Ogunkunle A. O.

Soil micronutrients are nutrients required by plants in small quantity. They affect plant growth either directly or indirectly. Availability of these elements for crop growth and development may be affected by their distribution on the landscape. Variability in crop yield may indirectly be attributable to soil micronutrient variability. Termites have been implicated through their feeding habit, co...

Aug, 2011 pp. 102-111 193 views 272 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2020.ajb2au4f

Influence of Granulometric Composition and Organic Matter Management on Soil Stability Against Water Erosion in Southeastern Nigeria

V. I. Ezeaku^*, Sunday Ewele OBALUM, Peter I. Ezeaku, Igwe, C.A

The study investigated the influence of granulometric composition and organic matter on soil stability and eroded sediment under simulated rainfall for some soils from southeastern Nigeria. The experiment was conducted at the Glasshouse of the Department of Soil Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). The experimental design was a 3 x 3 factorial in CRD replicated three times and involved thr...

Aug, 2020 pp. 103-112 168 views 280 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.y1icqu7a

Response of Soybean (glycine Max L. ) to Cow Dung and Wood Ash Application in Tropical Acid Soils of South - Western Nigeria

Soretire A.A.^*, Olayinka A.

The study examined the effect of cow dung (beef cattle manure) and wood ash on the growth and yield of soybean in two acid soils (Typic dystrudepts) of south-western Nigeria. The experiment was conducted under field conditions at two different locations, namely, Epe and Ibiade (Ijebu- waterside) of Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria, respectively. It was a 3 x 3 factorial experiment arranged in a rand...

Aug, 2013 pp. 103-113 169 views 253 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.tmq56tur

BIOACCUMULATION OF HEAVY METALS IN SOILS, Talinum triangulare and Celosia argentea LEAVES GROWN AROUND TEMBOGA RIVERBANK, BENIN CITY NIGERIA

EMOMU Adams^*, OGBE Victor Etunim

Heavy metal levels in soils may result in heavy metal entry into the food chain, the study aimed at accessing concentration of heavy metals (Cd, Ni, Pb) in soils, Talinium triangulare and C. argentea leaf grown along Temboga Riverbank. Surface (0-15 cm) soil, T. triangulare and C. argentea leaf samples were collected randomly from Temboga Riverbank (RB), 60 meters from RB (60MRB) and 120 meters fr...

May, 2026 pp. 105 - 112 93 views 63 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2022.3kook4ya

Ammonium Sorption Characteristics of Soils of Coastal Plain Sand in Owerri West Imo State

Osisi A. F^*, Azu, Donatus E.O, Agim L C, Chukwu E. D

Information on the ammonium sorption capacity of soils is very crucial in the development of sound ammonium fertilization and management. This study was therefore carried out to determine the ammonium sorption characteristics of soils of coastal plain sand formation in Owerri West LGA of Imo State. Samples were collected from three locations (FUTO, Ihiagwa and Umuokanne), at three depths (0-15, 15...

Aug, 2022 pp. 105-110 183 views 297 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2021.2f9jzkry

Cowpea (vigna Unguiculata [l] Walp) Response to the Application of Npk Fertilizer in a Ferric Luvisol

Obianuju Chiamaka Emmanuel^*, Olayiwola Akin Akintola, Dorcas Tinuka Ezekiel-Adewoyin, Francis Marthy Tetteh

This study evaluated the response of cowpea to nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizer applications in a ferric luvisol of the Guinea Savanna zone of Ghana, West Africa. The treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design with 4 replications and carried out in two seasons. Performance of Omondaw cowpea variety was evaluated at different combinations of Nitrogen (0...

Dec, 2021 pp. 105-113 181 views 292 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2012.5yex4pwv

Growth and Yield of Okra and Tomato as Affected by Pig Dung and Other Manures Issue for Economic Consideration in Benue State

ABEL OLATUNJI ODEYEMI^*, V. U. Oboh

Pot experiments were conducted to compare the effects of pig dung and other sources of manure on the production of okra (Abelmoschus esculentum) and Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum mill) at University of Agriculture, Makurdi. A survey was also conducted in Makurdi metropolis to determine the comparative availability and cost of pig dung and other manures. Three levels of organic manures were used,...

Apr, 2012 pp. 105-110 224 views 62 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2020.0i0z3fcs

Effects of Tillage and Fertilizer on Soil Properties and Yield of Sesame Varieties in Makurdi, Nigeria

Usman, M.^*, A. Ali, Agber, P.I.

Field experiments were undertaken during the cropping seasons (August- December) of 2018 and 2019 at the Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of tillage and fertilizer on soil properties and yield of sesame varieties with a view to identify appropriate tillage practice (s) and fertilizer rate that wi...

Dec, 2020 pp. 106-116 209 views 279 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2015.25c2iye6

Phosphorus Sorption by Some Hydromorphic Soils of Southern Nigeria

Aghimien A.E.^*, Ilori E.G., Ehigiator J.O.

A laboratory experiment was conducted on fifty-eight (58) surface soils from five different soil parent materials in Southern Nigeria. Samples were equilibrated with different P concentrations ranging from 0 - 150 mg/L prior to evaluation sorption potentials. The Phosphorus Sorption Index (PSI) of the soils ranged from 4.80 to 64.90. The PSI values correlated significantly with some of the soil pa...

Apr, 2015 pp. 108-115 163 views 247 downloads