Adaikwu A.o

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Research Article Vol. 30, Issue 1

Restorative Effects of Amendments on Artificially Degraded Soils in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Adaikwu A.O^*, F. K. Salako, Busari M. A., Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez

An evaluation of the productivity of degraded alfisols at Makurdi and Otobi, Nigeria, using artificial desurfacing techniques (ADT) was carried out in 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons. The study was a split-split plot experiment arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The soil was desurfaced at 0 – 5, 0 – 10, 0 – 15, 0...

Apr, 2020 Vol. 30, Issue 1 292 views 543 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 22, Issue 1

Assessment of Degradation Status of Soil in Selected Areas of Benue State Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Adaikwu A.O^*, M.E. Obi, Ali A.

The assessment of degradation status of soils in selected areas of Benue state was carried out in 2009. The physical and chemical properties of these soils were evaluated in the laboratory and the results obtained were compared with the standard indicators and criteria for land degradation assessment according to (FAO 1979). The results showed that...

Apr, 2012 Vol. 22, Issue 1 287 views 8 downloads

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