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Research Article

Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Productivity of Soybean in Maize - Soybean Intercrop Under Tillage and Bradyrhizobium Inoculation on Alfisols of Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

Omeke, J. O.*, Yusuf, A. A, Uyovbisere, O. E., Aliyu, I. A

A field study was conducted in the 2011 cropping season to investigate the effect of tillage and bradyrhizobium inoculation of soybean on biological nitrogen fixa- tion (BNF) and yield components in maize-soybean intercropping systems. Treat- ments comprised of two tillage practices (conventional tillage (CT) and reduced tillage (RT)) as the main plot and bradyrhizobium inoculation at four levels ...

Apr, 2020 pp. 15-24 243 views 627 downloads
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Research Article

Soil Survey and Land Capability Evaluation for Sustainable Crop Production in Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State

Adesemuyi E.A*, Ichigboja, David, Chukwu, G. O., Olayinka Ojetade

A survey of soils of Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, was conducted to characterize, classify and assess the potentials of the soils for sustainable crop production. The area was reconnoitered and three representative profile pits were dug and described according to international procedures and standard methods. Soil samples were analyzed for their physical and chemical properti...

Aug, 2021 pp. 16-24 299 views 659 downloads
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Research Article

Soil organic matter and soil structural stability under different landuses in Koupendri catchment, Benin Republic

Azuka, C.V.*, Nwite, J.N, Obi, M. E., Igué, A. M.

Knowledge of contribution of land use to sustenance of soil organic matter (SOM) and soil structural stability is crucial to management of tropical soils for optimization of ecosystem services. The study evaluated SOM and soil structural stability in maize-sorghum (MS), fallow shrub land (FL) and rice field (RF) in Koupendri catchment, Benin Republic from which representative composite soil sample...

Apr, 2025 pp. 17-29 249 views 595 downloads
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Research Article

Impact of Land Use System on Soil Quality in Southwest Nigeria

Amosu, S. A.*

A soil quality (SQ) evaluation was conducted on three different farm locations in the Ijebu-Igbo region of Ogun State Nigeria to ascertain the health status of the soils. The farmlands have been subjected to different land use systems (LUS) for over ten years including plantain/banana orchard, arable farming and fallow/secondary forest. Soil samples were obtained at 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm depths fro...

Dec, 2020 pp. 17-22 255 views 533 downloads
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Research Article

Tillage and Rice Mill Wastes Mulch and Their Effects on Soil Properties and Yield of Cassava (manihot Spp.) on a Typic Psamment at Abakaliliki, Southeastern Nigeria

Nwite, J.N*, Onwuso, G.I.

The experiment was undertaken using cassava (Manihot spp) to evaluate effects of different tillage practices and mulching (raised mulched bed, raised not mulched bed, flat mulched bed, flat not mulched bed, untilled mulched bed and untilled not mulched bed) on soil properties and cassava sprouting and yield in 2016 and 2017 planting seasons on a Typic psamment in Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Southeastern N...

Aug, 2020 pp. 17-23 29 views 31 downloads
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Research Article

A Study of Soil Factors in Relation to Erosion and Land Use on a Nigeria Soil

Ufinomue, O.E.*, Ehis- Iyoha, E

An assessment of the effects of erosion on the soil productivity of Agbor area of Delta State, Southern Nigeria was evaluated. The investigation involved three (3) soils (Virgin forest, Arable cropping and Traffic soils) with history of erosion. The aggregate stability, mean weight diameter (MWD) and state aggregation of soil of the area was studied, since these soils properties have direct relati...

Apr, 2019 pp. 17-20 273 views 563 downloads
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Research Article

Effects of Post - Treated and Incubated Gliricidia Biochar Samples on the Growth of Maize Seedlings

Fagbenro J. A.*, Ajilowura J.O., Sangoyomi T.E., Oshunsanya S.O., Aliku Oreva

Biochar (pyrolyzed biomass) has been shown to have potential in increasing crop yield. There is, however, a dearth of information in Nigeria on the effect of post-treated biochar samples on plant growth in different soil types. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of nutrient-enhanced and incubated Gliricidia biochar on the growth of maize plant. A pot experiment was co...

Aug, 2016 pp. 17-26 245 views 460 downloads
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Research Article

Evaluation of Nutrient Uptake Under Higher Density Planting of Coffee in Derived Savanna Zone of Nigeria

Famaye, A. O.*, Akanbi O. S.O., Ayegboyin K. O., Adejobi, K.B., Idrisu M., Adeosun S.A, Ugioro O, Nduka B. A.

This study was conducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Uhonmora sub-Station in Derived savannah zone of Edo State, Nigeria in 2007 to evaluate the nutrient uptake of coffee at different density of planting. Treatments comprising of four spacing ( 3.0 m x 3.0 m, 2.5 m x 2.5 m, 2.0 m, x 2.0 m and 1.5 m x 1.5 m) with plant populations of 1111, 1600, 2500 and 4444 plants/ha respec...

Apr, 2013 pp. 17-21 314 views 609 downloads
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Research Article

Effect of Slope Positions on Properties of Soils of Some Forest Reserves in South - West Nigeria

Alabi, K. O.*

Topography has an influence on soil erosion and consequently on the properties of soils. The effect of slope position on soil properties is of great importance in soil suitability assessment. This study assessed the effect of topographic position on the characteristics of soil of basement complex rocks derived soils under Teak (Tectona grandis) and Gmelina (Gmelina arborea) plantations in Osun sac...

Dec, 2021 pp. 18-24 231 views 461 downloads
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Research Article

Characterization and Classification of Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Ogbu, O.J.*, Idoga S., Abagyeh S. O. I, Ugese, F.D, Usman, J.

Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State were studied using the grid method of soil survey with a view to characterize, classify and evaluate their potentials for sustainable crop production. Four soil units were identified on the field based on soil colour, texture, surface characteristics, topography and depth to water table. Two pits were sunk in each soil unit, described and ...

Aug, 2019 pp. 18-26 293 views 518 downloads