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Characterization and Erodibility Evaluation of Soils of Wukari Metropolis Northeast Nigeria

Osujieke D.N.^*, Tanimu, J., Osibe, K. O, Angyu M.D.

The study was aimed to characterize and evaluate the erodibility of soils of Wukari metropolis, Taraba State Nigeria. Three profile pits were cited in the study area using free survey technique. Soil samples were collected from profile pits based on horizon differentiation and were subjected to routine laboratory analysis. Data generated were analyzed statistically using the coefficient of variati...

Aug, 2018 pp. 123-130 311 views 655 downloads

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Soil Research in Nigeria: Response to Local Needs or Bandwagon Effect of Global Trends? a Quantitative Analysis of Three Decades

Nwachukwu O. I.^*, Nwachukwu I.

A critical study of soil research in Nigeria from 1980 – 2014 was conducted based on published original research within the period, and this was compared with studies conducted in USA, Europe, China and worldwide. The focus of Nigerian soil research was evaluated in the light of local agricultural needs, national policies, and global trends. The tool used to search online databases was Google scho...

Aug, 2016 pp. 123-137 274 views 521 downloads

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Lowland Rice Yield Responses to Variation in Water Management in a Sudan Savannah Soil of Nigeria

Girei, A. H.^*, Nabayi, A.,, Amapu I. Y, Mudiare, O. J, Abdulkadir, A .

This study investigates the applicability of reduced water management (alternate wetting and drying AWD) practice alongside continuous flooding (CF) which is the traditional water management practice of lowland rice production in Sudan savanna ecological zone of Nigeria. Rice growth component variables from each of the management practice were compared to identify the best in terms of re- duced nu...

Apr, 2021 pp. 124-129 283 views 567 downloads

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Research Article

Restorative Effects of Amendments on Artificially Degraded Soils in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Adaikwu A.O^*, F. K. Salako, Busari M. A., Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez

An evaluation of the productivity of degraded alfisols at Makurdi and Otobi, Nigeria, using artificial desurfacing techniques (ADT) was carried out in 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons. The study was a split-split plot experiment arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The soil was desurfaced at 0 – 5, 0 – 10, 0 – 15, 0 – 20 cm and the undesurfaced soil, 0 cm (control)...

Apr, 2020 pp. 124-132 312 views 558 downloads

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Research Article

Effects of Liming on Some Properties of South Eastern Soils of Nigeria

Bello O. S^*, Udofia A. E.

Liming with agricultural lime was carried out at some locations in the old South-eastern part of Nigeria. One hectare each was acquired at Akpabuyo (Cross River State), Calabar (Cross River State), Amakama (Abia State) and Igbariam (Anambra State) in August 2008. The plots were cleared, treated with 1.6 tons of agricultural lime and properly mixed by ploughing and harrowing up to 20 cm depth. The ...

Apr, 2013 pp. 124-129 287 views 606 downloads

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Characterization and Classification of Some Flood Plain Soils in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

Azagaku E.D.^*, Usman, J., Ogbu O. J,

Soils of GidanTindi and Jangwa flood plains, Awe Local Government Area of Nassarawa State were studied using the reconnaissance method of soil survey with a view to characterized, classify and evaluate their potentials for sustainable crop production. The flood plain is a low-lying area found East of Awe Local Government Area, Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria. Six soil units were identified on the ...

Aug, 2022 pp. 125-135 290 views 589 downloads

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Evaluation of Nutrient Restorative Ability of Some Selected Crop and Soil Management Practices in Makurdi, Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

Agber, P.I.^*, M.E. Obi

Field experiments were carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Agricultrue, Makurdi Southern Guinea Savanna, during 2007 and 2008 cropping seasons to evaluate the nutrient restorative ability of some selected crop and soil management practices on soil productivity and yield of maize. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) arranged in a spl...

Apr, 2021 pp. 125-132 261 views 511 downloads

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Research Article

Suitability Assessment of Soils Supporting Oil Palm Plantations in the Coastal Plains Sand, Imo State, Nigeria

Ukaegbu E.P.^*, Osuaku, S.K., Okolo, C.C.

Due to the declining yield of Oil palm, soils of the coastal plains sand of Imo State supporting oil palms were evaluated. A bulked sample was taken from each of the ten sites studied, at 0 – 20cm and 20 – 40cm depths and analysed in the Laboratory. Soils textures were dominated by sandy loam at the surface, but sandy clay loam at the subsurface. Ranges of values of parameters at the topsoil were:...

Apr, 2015 pp. 125-134 298 views 598 downloads

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Effects of Sole and Combined Applications of Organic Manures and Urea on Soil Properties and Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (telfairia Occidentalis, Hook F.

IREN O. B.^*, JOHN N. M., IMUK E. A.

Field experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Calabar to compare the effects of sole and combined use of organic manure and urea on soil properties and yield of fluted pumpkin during 2009 and 2010 cropping seasons. There were seven treatments consisting of sole and the combinations of organic manures and urea with a rate of 100 kg N/ha, regarded as full dose...

Apr, 2014 pp. 125-133 292 views 600 downloads

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Effects of Poultry Manure and Portland Cement Additions on Soil Physical Properties and Microbial Activities

Ogunrewo O. M.^*, Olayinka A.

The topsoil sample (0-15 cm) of the Apomu series (Inceptisol) was amended with three rates each of poultry manure and cement (0, 5.0, 10.0 g / kg) in a 3 x 3 factorial combination. The experiment was carried out in the laboratory at room temperature. The poultry manure and cement were thoroughly mixed by hand with 100 g portions of air-dried, sieved (2 mm) soil samples and allowed to incubate for ...

Aug, 2013 pp. 126-135 292 views 472 downloads