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Akpan, I.o

Departmentof Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Research

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Research Article Vol. 26, Issue 2

Macro and Micro Nutrients Status of Selected Soils Based on Land Use in Southwest, Nigeria

Thomas, E.Y*, Omueti, J.A.I, Akpan, I.O

In Africa, production of food per capita had suffered a decline in the past decade despite the enormous increase in population. To sustain the growing dependence on agricultural production the use of fertilizers became paramount and more fertilizers are now applied than before. Ironically, agricultural production problem persisted. This could be at...

Aug, 2016 Vol. 26, Issue 2 267 views 610 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 26, Issue 1

Assessment of Nickel Status Based on Land Use in Selected Soil of Southwest, Nigeria

Thomas, E.Y*, Omueti, J.A.I, Akpan, I.O

Contrary to the increased alarm that nickel is a soil pollutant, nickel is an essential micronutrient for the growth and development of legume and cereal crops. This study was carried out to assess the status of nickel (Ni) in four different soils under cultivated, fallowed, forest and dumpsite land use and determine the best extractant to be used ...

Apr, 2016 Vol. 26, Issue 1 327 views 414 downloads
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