Essoka P. A

Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

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Research Article Vol. 24, Issue 1

Characterization and Classification of Obudu Mountains Steep Hillside Soils.

ESSOKA A. N.^*, ESSOKA P. A

Soil characterization helps us understand soils better which leads to their classification into categories. The steep hillside soils of three Obudu mountain ranges were selected for profile study for their morphological and physicochemical properties at Belekete, Bottom Hill and Belinge. The soils were well-drained and deeply weathered. The mean pe...

Apr, 2014 Vol. 24, Issue 1 412 views 1,037 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 23, Issue 1

Classification of the Obudu Plateau (crest) and Sub Plateau Soils of Cross River State, Nigeria.

ESSOKA A. N.^*, ESSOKA P. A

The soils at the plateau (crest) and sub plateau of three ranges of Obudu mountains were studied using profiles. Two profiles each were dug at the Ranch, Belinge and Belegate. These six profiles were studied morphologically and physicochemically; and the result used for (USDA and FAO) classification. The plateau and sub plateau soils of the Ranch a...

Apr, 2013 Vol. 23, Issue 1 421 views 737 downloads

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