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A. Ali

Department of Soil Science, University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

5 Publications
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Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 1

Influence of Sesame Varieties and Fertilizer Levels on the Yield of Sesame in Potiskum, Yobe State - Nigeria

Usman, M.*, A. Ali, Olatunji O

Field experiments were carried out in 2018 and 2019 cropping seasons to deter- mine the influence of sesame varieties and fertilizer levels on the yield of sesame in the study area. Treatments consisted of three varieties of sesame (Jigida, NCRIBEN-01M and NCRIBEN-032) and four levels of NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer (0, 50,100 and 150 kg ha-1). Treatmen...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2021.rr292eck
Apr, 2021 Vol. 31, Issue 1 209 views 329 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 30, Issue 3

Effects of Tillage and Fertilizer on Soil Properties and Yield of Sesame Varieties in Makurdi, Nigeria

Usman, M.*, A. Ali, Agber, P.I.

Field experiments were undertaken during the cropping seasons (August- December) of 2018 and 2019 at the Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of tillage and fertilizer on soil properties and yield of sesame varieties with a view to identify appropriat...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2020.0i0z3fcs
Dec, 2020 Vol. 30, Issue 3 208 views 279 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 23, Issue 2

Assessment of Some Soil Quality Indicators in Benue State

Adaikwu A.O*, A. Ali

A study was carried out in 2009 to assess some soil quality indicators. These indicators include the soil pH, organic matter (OM) content, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, exchangeable cations, cation exchange capacity (CEC), saturated hydraulic conductivity and base saturation. The areas included SIWES farm, University of Agriculture Makurdi,...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.omd0ykle
Aug, 2013 Vol. 23, Issue 2 208 views 253 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 23, Issue 2

Effect of Groundnut (arachis Hypogea )residues on Soil Chemical Properties in the Sub - Humid Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria

Achor O.I.*, S.A. Ayuba, A. Ali

This study was conducted at the University of Agriculture Makurdi Research Farm in the Sub- Humid Southern Guinea Savanna zone of Nigeria during 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons to determine the effect of groundnut (Arachus hypogea) residues on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays). Five treatments (0.4, 6.8 and 10 t ha-1) groundnut biomass were l...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2013.enqj8n00
Aug, 2013 Vol. 23, Issue 2 194 views 239 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 22, Issue 1

Assessment of Degradation Status of Soil in Selected Areas of Benue State Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Adaikwu A.O*, Obi Martins Eze, A. Ali

The assessment of degradation status of soils in selected areas of Benue state was carried out in 2009. The physical and chemical properties of these soils were evaluated in the laboratory and the results obtained were compared with the standard indicators and criteria for land degradation assessment according to (FAO 1979). The results showed that...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2012.w0lkj48q
Apr, 2012 Vol. 22, Issue 1 181 views 60 downloads
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