Umeugokwe C. P

Department of Soil Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 2

Characterization, Classification and Suitability Evaluation of Soils on Three Geological Formations in Nsukka Area of Enugu State for Pepper Production

Umeugokwe C. P^*, Ajoagu G. M, Asadu, C.L.A

This study aimed to characterize, classify, and evaluate the soils on three geological formations in Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria for pepper production. The geological formations included Upper Coal Measure (UCM), False Bedded Sandstone (FBS), and Nkporo Shale (NS). Three pedons were excavated to represent each of these geological formations. Soil prope...

Aug, 2022 Vol. 32, Issue 2 385 views 525 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 3

Influence of Land Use on Soil Physiochemical Properties in Semi - Humid Nsukka Area of Southeast - Ern Nigeria

Umeobi E. C^*, , Ezeaku, P.I., Umeugokwe C. P, Ezeaku, V. I

The influence of four land uses (cultivated arable land, grassland, oil palm planta- tion and rubber plantation) on physical and chemical properties of coarse- textured acid soils was assessed in the semi-humid Nsukka area. Soil auger and core samples were used to achieve surface sampling at the depth intervals of 0-20 and 20-40cm in each land use ...

Dec, 2021 Vol. 31, Issue 3 290 views 557 downloads

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