Articles | Nigerian Journal of Soil Science

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2011.wibl3a3j

Effects of Organo-Mineral Fertilizer and Cocoa Pod Husk Ash on the Soil, Leaf Chemical Composition and Growth of Coffee

Adejobi K.B^*, Famaye, A. O., Oloyede A.A., Oyedokun A.V, Adeosun S.A, Adeniyi D.O.

A nursery experiment was carried out in Ibadan (rain forest zone), Southwest Nigeria to study relative effect(s) of combined use of organo-mineral fertilizer (OMF) and cocoa pod husk ash (CPHA) on soil chemical properties, nutrient status and growth of coffee seedlings (Coffea arabica L.). Eight treatments: 5t/ha CPHA, 20 t /ha OMF, 20 t/ha OMF + 5t/ha CPHA, 15 t/ha OMF + 5 t/ha CPHA, 10t /ha OMF ...

Aug, 2011 pp. 45-51 191 views 282 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

Obi J. C.^*, 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. 102-111 182 views 262 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2011.5jz5v9me

Classification and Suitability Evaluation of the Soils of a Toposequence at Odeda, Ogun State for the Production of Rice (oryza Sativa)

AJIBOYE G. A.^*, Alabi K. O., Aiboni V. U.,, Okeleye K. A, ADESODUN Johnson Kayode

A detailed survey of the soils of a toposequence at Odeda, Ogun State was conducted to characterize, classify and assess the suitability of the soils for sustainable production of rice. The rigid grid method of survey was adopted for soil mapping while the linear parametric and square root models were used for assessing the suitability of the land for rice production. The result of the study showe...

Aug, 2011 pp. 142-155 176 views 302 downloads