A. Ali

Department of Soil Science, University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 1

Influence of Sesame Varieties and Fertilizer Levels on the Yield of Sesame in Potiskum, Yobe State - Nigeria

Usman, M.^*, A. Ali, Olatunji O

Field experiments were carried out in 2018 and 2019 cropping seasons to deter- mine the influence of sesame varieties and fertilizer levels on the yield of sesame in the study area. Treatments consisted of three varieties of sesame (Jigida, NCRIBEN-01M and NCRIBEN-032) and four levels of NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer (0, 50,100 and 150 kg ha-1). Treatmen...

Apr, 2021 Vol. 31, Issue 1 365 views 709 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 30, Issue 3

Effects of Tillage and Fertilizer on Soil Properties and Yield of Sesame Varieties in Makurdi, Nigeria

Usman, M.^*, A. Ali, Agber, P.I.

Field experiments were undertaken during the cropping seasons (August- December) of 2018 and 2019 at the Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of tillage and fertilizer on soil properties and yield of sesame varieties with a view to identify appropriat...

Dec, 2020 Vol. 30, Issue 3 360 views 565 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 23, Issue 2

Assessment of Some Soil Quality Indicators in Benue State

A.O. Adaikwu^*, A. Ali

A study was carried out in 2009 to assess some soil quality indicators. These indicators include the soil pH, organic matter (OM) content, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, exchangeable cations, cation exchange capacity (CEC), saturated hydraulic conductivity and base saturation. The areas included SIWES farm, University of Agriculture Makurdi,...

Aug, 2013 Vol. 23, Issue 2 327 views 504 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 23, Issue 2

Effect of Groundnut (arachis Hypogea )residues on Soil Chemical Properties in the Sub - Humid Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria

Achor O.I.^*, S.A. Ayuba, A. Ali

This study was conducted at the University of Agriculture Makurdi Research Farm in the Sub- Humid Southern Guinea Savanna zone of Nigeria during 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons to determine the effect of groundnut (Arachus hypogea) residues on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays). Five treatments (0.4, 6.8 and 10 t ha-1) groundnut biomass were l...

Aug, 2013 Vol. 23, Issue 2 274 views 482 downloads

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