Ano, A. O.

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Research Article Vol. 26, Issue 2

Influence of Agro - Wastes on Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Maize (zea Mays L.) in an Acid Ultisol of Owerri, Imo State

Onwudike S,U.^*, Asawalam D. O., Ano, A. O.

We investigated the effect of selected agro-wastes on soil properties, growth and yield of maize (Zea mays) in a Typic Haplusult during 2011 and 2013 planting season at the Teaching and Research Farm of Federal University of Technology, Owerri Imo State Southeastern Nigeria (Latitudes 5° 21’ N and 5° 27’ N and Longitudes 7° 02’E and 7° 15’ E). The ...

Aug, 2016 Vol. 26, Issue 2 243 views 469 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 22, Issue 1

Contaminant Limit (c/p Index) of Heavy Metals in Spent Oil Contaminated Soil Bioremediated with Legume Plants and Organic Nutrient

Udom B. E.^*, Ano, A. O., Chukwu L. I.

Three legume plants (Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena luecocephala and Calapogonium caerulean) alone or in combination with 0.5% (w/w) poultry manure were tested for their ability to reduce the heavy metals and toxicity criteria of a sandy soil contaminated with 5% (w/w), (equivalent of 50,000 mg/kg) spent lubricating oil, each for two years. The oil an...

Apr, 2012 Vol. 22, Issue 1 296 views 521 downloads

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