Adaikwu A.o

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

adaikwuao@fuam.edu.ng

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Research Article Vol. 30, Issue 1

Restorative Effects of Amendments on Artificially Degraded Soils in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Adaikwu A.O^*, F. K. Salako, Busari M. A., Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez

An evaluation of the productivity of degraded alfisols at Makurdi and Otobi, Nigeria, using artificial desurfacing techniques (ADT) was carried out in 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons. The study was a split-split plot experiment arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The soil was desurfaced at 0 – 5, 0 – 10, 0 – 15, 0...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2020.8lo8t4ud

Apr, 2020 Vol. 30, Issue 1 188 views 300 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. 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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