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Research Article
Vol. 21, Issue 2
Crop Residue Management Effects on Runoff and Maize Performance in the Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria
The effects of different residue management techniques on runoff, growth and yield of maize (Zea mays. L) were evaluated in a sandy loam soil (Typic haplustalf) at Ilorin, Nigeria, using maize stover as mulch material.Treatments consisted of surface placement and tillage incorporation of residue mulch at the application rates of 2, 4 and 6 t ha-1 ,...