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Nkwopara, U. N.

Department Of Soil Science, Federal University Of Technology, Owerri. P.M.B 1526, Imo State, Nigeria

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Effect of Different pH Levels on Adsorption and Desorption of Pb in Contrasting Parent Materials of South Eastern Agro Climatic Zone of Nigeria

Lead adsorption and desorption at different pH levels in acid soils of diverse par- ent materials were evaluated. The soil samples were collected from soils under- lain by olivine basalt (Ikom), coastal plain sands (Ihiagwa) and false bedded sandstone (Ishiagu). The collected samples were air -dried, crushed, sieved with a 2 mm sieve and analyzed i...

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Research Article Vol. 24, Issue 1

Profile Distribution of Selected Essential Micronutrients in Paddy Soils of Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria

AHUKAEMERE C.M.*, Nkwopara, U. N., EKPENYONG O.S

Frequency of fertilizer application should be closely monitored to prevent excessive nutrient supply and environmental pollution. A field experiment was carried out in 2010 planting season at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to determine the residual effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil properties and maize yi...

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