Nwachukwu O. I.

Department of Soil Science and Meteorology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, PMB 7267, Umuahia

nwachukwuyinka@gmail.com

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Research Article Vol. 26, Issue 2

Soil Health, Our Health: Effect of Paint Effluent Contaminated Soil on the Heavy Metal Content

Igwe A. C., Nwachukwu O. I.^*

A study was conducted at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to evaluate the growth and tissue metal content of Abelmoschus esculentus in soil which had been subjected to long term dumping of paint factory waste. Agronomic parameters stem girth, leaf length and plant height of Okra plant were measured at two week intervals, and after ...

Aug, 2016 Vol. 26, Issue 2 259 views 460 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 26, Issue 2

Soil Research in Nigeria: Response to Local Needs or Bandwagon Effect of Global Trends? a Quantitative Analysis of Three Decades

Nwachukwu O. I.^*, Nwachukwu I.

A critical study of soil research in Nigeria from 1980 – 2014 was conducted based on published original research within the period, and this was compared with studies conducted in USA, Europe, China and worldwide. The focus of Nigerian soil research was evaluated in the light of local agricultural needs, national policies, and global trends. The to...

Aug, 2016 Vol. 26, Issue 2 263 views 519 downloads

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