Usman, J.

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 2

Characterization and Classification of Some Flood Plain Soils in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

Azagaku E.D.^*, Usman, J., Ogbu O. J,

Soils of GidanTindi and Jangwa flood plains, Awe Local Government Area of Nassarawa State were studied using the reconnaissance method of soil survey with a view to characterized, classify and evaluate their potentials for sustainable crop production. The flood plain is a low-lying area found East of Awe Local Government Area, Guinea Savannah Zone ...

Aug, 2022 Vol. 32, Issue 2 268 views 579 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Properties and Sustainable Management of the Inland Wetland Soils for Efficient Rice Production in Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria

Ogbu O. J,^*, Usman, J., Orohu T. O, Onah J.E.

A pedological study was carried out on some inland wetland soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria to identify their properties and suggest sustainable management practices for the soils. The grid method of soil survey was employed in the field to investigate the morphological and physicochemical properties of the soils....

Aug, 2021 Vol. 31, Issue 2 233 views 564 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Effect of Water Depth on Eight Varieties of Rice in Obukiyo, Oju Lga of Benue State, Nigeria

Ogbu O. J^*, Usman, J., Afatar S., Ojowu J.A

Water depth has been described as one of the most important environmental factors determining the growth and yield of rice. Different rice varieties respond differently to various water levels. Three (3) naturally existing water levels (5cm, 10cm and 15cm) at Obukyo Oju Local Government Area of Benue State were studied to evaluate their impact on e...

Aug, 2021 Vol. 31, Issue 2 241 views 535 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 29, Issue 2

Land Suitability Evaluation of the Wetland Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Lga of Benue State, Nigeria for Rice (oryza Sativa) Production

Ogbu O. J,^*, Idoga S., Abagyeh S. O. I, Usman, J.

The inland wetland soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria were evaluated for the production of rice. The physical, chemical and morphological features of the soils were matched with the requirements of the crop (rice), and the overall suitability rating of the soils was obtained using limitation method. Unit 1 soils wer...

Aug, 2019 Vol. 29, Issue 2 275 views 548 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 29, Issue 2

Characterization and Classification of Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Ogbu, O.J.^*, Idoga S., Abagyeh S. O. I, Ugese, F.D, Usman, J.

Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State were studied using the grid method of soil survey with a view to characterize, classify and evaluate their potentials for sustainable crop production. Four soil units were identified on the field based on soil colour, texture, surface characteristics, topography and depth to water table. Tw...

Aug, 2019 Vol. 29, Issue 2 292 views 518 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 29, Issue 1

Evaluation of Agronomic Performance of Maize (zea Mays L.) Under Different Rates of Npk Fertilizer Application in an Ultisol of Lafia, Nassarawa State

Usman, J.^*, Idoga S., Abagyeh, S.O., Ugese, F.D, Ogbu, O.J.

The study was carried out in Lafia, Nassarawa State with the view to determine the optimum fertilizer rate for maize production among the Ultisols. The hybrid maize, Oba super II was used as a test crop while commercial NPK (15:15:15) fertilizer at the rates of 0: 0: 0, 60: 30: 30, 90: 45: 45, 120: 60: 60 and 150: 75: 75 kg/ha representing 0.48, 0....

Apr, 2019 Vol. 29, Issue 1 277 views 545 downloads