Okunsebor F. E

Department of Soil Science and Land Management, University of Benin, Nigeria

faith.okunsebor@uniben.edu

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 2

Suitability Evaluation for Elaeis Guineensis, Cocos Nucifera and Theobroma Cacao Cultivation on Some Soils of Isua Community in Edo State, Nigeria

Okunsebor F. E^*, Umweni A. S., Agege R. U, Agbonfo, R.O

This study was conducted on a 128-hectare land in Isua community of Edo state to assess its suitability for Oil palm, Coconut and Cocoa cultivation. Rigid grid Soil survey methodology at detailed scale was done which produced four mapping units. The soils were classified according to USDA soil taxonomy and local series, three soil orders were class...

Aug, 2022 Vol. 32, Issue 2 279 views 571 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Soil Mapping, Classification and Morphological Characteristics of the University of Benin Land

Okunsebor, F.E.^*, Umweni A. S.

This study was conducted to map, and classify the soils of University of Benin Teaching, Research and Integrated Farm site. Rigid grid soil survey method at an intensive scale was done on a 62-hectare land that produced seven mapping units. In each mapping unit, a representative pedon was sunk, described and sampled. Soil samples were analyzed usin...

Aug, 2021 Vol. 31, Issue 2 313 views 849 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 30, Issue 3

Land Suitability Evaluation and Management of Ultisols for Some Tree Crops Cultivation in South South Nigeria

Okunsebor F. E^*, Umweni A. S.

A rigid grid soil survey was done on 115.5 hectares of land in Ultisols of South Southern Nigeria at a detailed scale to evaluate its suitability for the cultivation of some tree crops (Cocoa, Plantain, Cashew, Pawpaw and citrus). Mapping units were delineated on the basis of morphological characteristics examined at 100 m along traverses which wer...

Dec, 2020 Vol. 30, Issue 3 290 views 500 downloads

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