Articles | Nigerian Journal of Soil Science

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.9damgez1

Fertility Status of Soils Obtained from Coastal Plain Soils and Inland Transition Formations

P.O. Oviasogie^*, Oko-Oboh E.

The study was conducted to investigate the fertility status of coastal plain and inland transition soils in South-south and South west of Nigeria. Soil morphological characterization and sampling were obtained from the coastal plain area at Lagos Island and environs, while the Inland transition soils were obtained at Obaretin near Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Laboratory analyses of selected phy...

Apr, 2013 pp. 188-196 186 views 283 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2012.8v1e8c9v

Effects of Land Use Types on Soil Quality in a Southern Guinea Savanah, Nasarawa State of Nigeria

Amana S. M.^*, Jayeoba Olumuyiwa James, Agbede O. O.

This research was carried out at the College of Agriculture Lafia Research field in 2010 cropping season. The objective of this study was to investigate effects of long term cultivation on soil properties. Surface soil samples (0-15cm) were collected from three sites in each of the five land use types including: cassava, legume, maize, oil palm plantation and secondary forest. The samples were sub...

Apr, 2012 pp. 188-192 190 views 45 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.99k6gy9t

Land Assessment for Cocoa Cultivation in Opeji Village, Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State

Olasoji Hannah Olufemi^*, Ogunlade M O, Asowata A F, Olasoji D J

The need to increase cocoa production due to its relevance to Nigeria’s economy in the last few years necessitated this study. The study was carried out to assess the soils suitability and fertility evaluation for cocoa production. 1 soil profile was established and described; and bulked samples taken at a depth of 0-20cm and 20-40cm depth. Collected soil samples were analyzed and results showed t...

Apr, 2026 pp. 189 - 199 118 views 72 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.pgz78cdd

Compilation of Existing Soil Series in North - Eastern Nigeria: Problem and Prospect

E. M. Achukwu^*, B. A. Raji, Sulaiman Yau Lawan

Classification of soil to the series level is very important in specific agricultural production, from one location to another, due to the variations that exist in different soil series. In the North Eastern region of Nigeria, numerous soil surveys have been carried out in the past at various scales. The objective of the study was to compile systematically from these reports all the soil series fo...

Aug, 2013 pp. 189-195 180 views 240 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2016.tt0ot2x9

Assessment of Nickel Status Based on Land Use in Selected Soil of Southwest, Nigeria

Thomas, E.Y^*, Omueti, J.A.I, Akpan, I.O

Contrary to the increased alarm that nickel is a soil pollutant, nickel is an essential micronutrient for the growth and development of legume and cereal crops. This study was carried out to assess the status of nickel (Ni) in four different soils under cultivated, fallowed, forest and dumpsite land use and determine the best extractant to be used for Nickel extraction from soil solution. Twenty-f...

Apr, 2016 pp. 190-200 191 views 205 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2014.uncqoz4v

Impact of Organic Amendments on the Growth of Maize (zea Mays L.) and Chemical Properties of Acid Sulphate and Coastal Plain Soil

IKPE F. N.^*, NWONUALA A. I., IHEANACHO CHIKA H.

The study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (AM) infection in plantain(Musa spp) roots and population of spore in rhizosphere soils. Samples of roots and rhizophere soils were collected from the various ecological zones in Cross River State, Nigeria with locations at Lishikwel and Ablesang in Obanliku Local government area. Others include Boki, Etung, Obubra, ...

Apr, 2014 pp. 191-200 169 views 260 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2012.bxa1v9i2

Soil Properties and Response of Yam to Ash Application at Akure, Nigeria

Kayode B. O.^*, OJENIYI STEPHEN OLUSOLA, Odedina S. A

Two experiments were conducted at the Federal College of Agriculture Akure, Southwest Nigeria to test effectiveness of a crop waste wood ash as source of nutrients for plantain (Musa paradisica) and yam (Dioscorea rotundata). Effect of wood ash at 0, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.2 kg/plant was studied as to the effect on soil chemical properties and performance of the crops. The test soil was low in organic mat...

Apr, 2012 pp. 193-196 218 views 57 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.2m3yubtc

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

Adeboye M.K.A^*, Lawal B.A, TSADO P. A., Ezenwa M I S, Afolabi S.G., Adekanmbi A.A.

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) an...

Aug, 2013 pp. 196-205 166 views 278 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.7buiogvp

Soil Chemical Properties, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Maize as Influenced by Plant and Animal Based Organic Amendments

Olowokere F. A.^*, ADESODUN Johnson Kayode, Adejuyigbe C. O.,, Soretire A.A., AKINTOKUN Pius Oluwagbemiga, Akinyele S. A.,, Adeyemo T. O., Adeyemo O. A.

The influence of plant and animal-based organic amendments on soil chemical properties, yield and nutrient uptake by maize was studied for two years at the Research Farm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South-Western, Nigeria. The treatments used were: Poultry manure (PM); Compost (CP) derived from Poultry manure and Tithonia diversifolia; fresh Tithonia diversifolia...

Apr, 2013 pp. 197-206 174 views 281 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2012.6y743c7i

Use of Agricultural Wastes for Improving Soil Crop Nutrients and Growth of Cocoa Seedlings

Akanni D.^*, Odedina S. A, OJENIYI STEPHEN OLUSOLA

The quest for organically-produced cocoa produce in the world market necessitated recent focus on research into the use of agricultural wastes as source of nutrients in cocoa (Theobroma cacao) production. This work carried out at Federal College of Agriculture, Akure is the comparative study of effect of kola testa (KT), cocoa pod ash (CPA), melon testa (MT), cowpea pod (CP), kola pod (KP) and coc...

Apr, 2012 pp. 197-202 182 views 65 downloads