Volume 32, Issue 2 (August)

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Research Article

Characterization and Classification of Soil - Landform Features in Nigeria's Sokoto - Rima Floodplains

Talha I. Z^*, Noma, S. S, Ibrahim Babagana Buji, Danmowa N. M, Adamu I.

The study was to identify and classify soils in floodplains along the Wamakko area of Sokoto-Rima in Nigeria. After profiling, samples taken from each horizon were identified, characterized, and classified into four soil types: pedons 1 and 4 (Vertisols) and pedons 2 and 3 (Entisols). The results indicate an ideal pH range for most agronomic crops on the surface and subsurface horizons (pH 6.2–6.9...

Aug, 2022 pp. 1-9 291 views 537 downloads

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Research Article

Influence of Oil Palm Cultivation on Topsoil Properties in Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research, Akwa Ibom State

Chukwu E. D^*, B. T. Udoh, Afangide, A. I, Osisi A. F

The thin layer of soil covering the surface of the earth represents the difference between survival and extinction for most land-based life. Four oil palm blocks of varying ages: 57 years (B-57), 39 years (B-39), 17 years (B-17), and no oil palm block (B-0), which served as the control, were identified and used for the study. The result showed that in B-0, B-17, B-39 and B-57, 7 (22.58%), 10 (32.2...

Aug, 2022 pp. 10-13 243 views 507 downloads

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Effect of Oil Palm Cultivation on the Micronutrient Status of Soils in a Coastal Plain Sands Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Chukwu E. D^*, B. T. Udoh, Nnabuihe, E, Okoli N. H, Osisi A. F

High levels of micronutrients may cause metabolic disorders and become growth inhibitors to most plant species. Therefore, the study assessed the levels of micronutrients in soils under oil palm cultivation in a coastal plain sands area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Three oil palm blocks of varying ages, l7 years (B-17), 39 years (B-39) and 57 years (B-57) and no oil palm block (B-O), which served ...

Aug, 2022 pp. 14-20 284 views 508 downloads

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Pedological Characterization and Classification of Soils Underlain by Basement Complex at the Mambilla Plateau, Nigeria

Osujieke D.N.^*, Idoga S., Abagyeh S. O. I, Ugese, F.D

The study aimed to characterize and classify selected soils underlain by a basement complex at the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State Northeast, Nigeria. A total of 12 pedons were dug to represent sampling units. Soil samples from the pedogenetic horizons of the pedons were collected after profile description, processed and analyzed. The pedons were very deep (> 150 cm) except for pedon 3, which was...

Aug, 2022 pp. 21-32 269 views 547 downloads

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Land Suitability Evaluation for the Production of Maize (zea Mays) and Groundnut (arachis Hypogaea L.) Using Parametric and Non - Parametric Methods in Mambilla Plateau, Nigeria

Osujieke D.N.^*, Idoga S., Abagyeh S. O. I, Ugese, F.D

The study aimed to evaluate the land suitability for the production of maize (Zea mays) and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in selected soils of the Mambilla Plateau in Sardauna local government area in Taraba State Northeast, Nigeria. Land suitability for maize and groundnut production was evaluated both by the conventional (non-parametric) and parametric methods. A total of 12 pedons were dug to...

Aug, 2022 pp. 33-41 247 views 604 downloads

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Soil Fertility and Productivity Test Analysis of Selected Soils of Evite Otu, Aguleri, Anambra East Lga, Anambra State

Adesemuyi E.A^*, Okonkwo E I, Nwaoba W. O, Onwuka, M. I

The study was carried out to assess the fertility and productivity potentials of selected soils of Evite Otu, Aguleri in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State, with a view to making adequate management practices for sustainable crop production in the area. Three mapping units were delineated using the transect method of soil survey. The properties of the surface soil of the units were examined for fer...

Aug, 2022 pp. 42-52 261 views 544 downloads

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Research Article

Sustainability of Crop Production in Relation to Landscape Position and Soil Properties in Isiama, Abia State

Adesemuyi E.A^*, Iroha J. N, Chukwu, G. O.

The research was carried out at Isiama in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria to examine the relationship between landscape positions and some selected soil properties. The soil units studied occupied different landscape positions and were identified as the summit (EJ-1), upper (EJ-2), middle (EJ-3) and foot (EJ-4) slope classes, on 3%, 7%, 2.5% and 1% slopes respectively. O...

Aug, 2022 pp. 53-58 234 views 517 downloads

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Research Article

Forms of Zinc, Cobalt, and Chromium in Soils Cultivated to Oil Palm and Rubber in the Rainforest

EMOMU Adams^*, Ehis- Iyoha E.

The study aimed to determine the status of six forms of Zinc (Zn), Cobalt (Co), and Chromium (Cr) in soils cultivated for Oil palm and Rubber in the rainforest belt of Nigeria. Soils were collected from 2 (Oil palm and Rubber) plantations using a Randomized complete block design from 4 depths in 3 replications to make a total of 24 soil samples. A Laboratory experiment was conducted in the soil an...

Aug, 2022 pp. 59-64 256 views 548 downloads

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Research Article

Suitability Evaluation for Elaeis Guineensis, Cocos Nucifera and Theobroma Cacao Cultivation on Some Soils of Isua Community in Edo State, Nigeria

Okunsebor F. E^*, Umweni A. S., Agege R. U, Agbonfo, R.O

This study was conducted on a 128-hectare land in Isua community of Edo state to assess its suitability for Oil palm, Coconut and Cocoa cultivation. Rigid grid Soil survey methodology at detailed scale was done which produced four mapping units. The soils were classified according to USDA soil taxonomy and local series, three soil orders were classified in the study area (Entisols-Ahiara, Inceptis...

Aug, 2022 pp. 65-75 279 views 570 downloads

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Research Article

Use of Point - Based Pedotransfer Function to Predict Field Capacity of the Soil in Nsukka Area, Southeast Nigeria

Obidike-Ugwu E. O.^*, M.E. Obi, Anikwe M. A. N

Point-based pedotransfer functions are attractive for modelling soil water content, however, they have not been widely applied to predict field capacity (FC) of weathered tropical ultisols. Determination of field capacity at Nsukka area, was carried out using field and laboratory methods. Soils in the location were gravelly (Plots E and F) while others (Plots A, B, C and D) were deep and permeable...

Aug, 2022 pp. 76-84 269 views 612 downloads

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Research Article

Kinetics of Phosphorus Sorption in Selected Soils of Southeastern Nigeria

Azu, Donatus E.O^*, V.E. Osodeke, Onwuka, M. I, Osisi A. F

This study investigated the phosphorus sorption kinetics of soils of varying parent material and soil depth in south east Nigeria. The parent materials studied were: Coastal Plain Sand, Basalt, Shale and Sandstone and the depths were: 0 – 20cm, 20-40cm and 40-60cm. Soil samples were collected from the different parent material in three replicates and a total of thirty-six composite samples were co...

Aug, 2022 pp. 85-94 249 views 563 downloads

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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 properties were determined using appropriate methods. T...

Aug, 2022 pp. 95-104 385 views 525 downloads

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Research Article

Ammonium Sorption Characteristics of Soils of Coastal Plain Sand in Owerri West Imo State

Osisi A. F^*, Azu, Donatus E.O, Agim, L.C, Chukwu E. D

Information on the ammonium sorption capacity of soils is very crucial in the development of sound ammonium fertilization and management. This study was therefore carried out to determine the ammonium sorption characteristics of soils of coastal plain sand formation in Owerri West LGA of Imo State. Samples were collected from three locations (FUTO, Ihiagwa and Umuokanne), at three depths (0-15, 15...

Aug, 2022 pp. 105-110 276 views 557 downloads

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Research Article

Geospatial Distribution of Soil Reaction in Central Southeastern Nigeria

Onyechere A U^*, Onweremadu E. U, Aririguzo, B. N, AHUKAEMERE C.M.

The study applied Geographic Information System (GIS) in the Study of Soil Acidity Distribution in Soils of Central Southeastern Nigeria from six different parent materials, namely Imo Clay Shale, Ajali Sandstone, Asu River group, Afikpo Sandstone, Ogwashi-Asaba formation and Bende Ameki formation. Free soil survey method was used to site the eighteen profile pits investigated. The pits were geo-r...

Aug, 2022 pp. 111-116 271 views 558 downloads

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Research Article

Evaluation of Farmyard Manure and Urea on Growth, Yield and Cost Benefits of Rice (zea Mays L) (oryza Sativa L) in Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

Olowoake A.A.^*, Afe, A.I., Ojo, J.A, Yusuf, T. M., Subair, S.K.

Chemical fertilizers are become more and more expensive, making them unaffordable for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. This study compared the combined effects of farmyard manure and inorganic fertilizers (prilled and granular urea) on growth, yield and cost benefits of rice. Field experiments were carried out in two locations (Malete and Shao) Kwara State, Nigeria during 2018 and 2019 cropping sea...

Aug, 2022 pp. 117-124 270 views 505 downloads

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Research Article

Characterization and Classification of Some Flood Plain Soils in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

Azagaku E.D.^*, Usman, J., Ogbu O. J,

Soils of GidanTindi and Jangwa flood plains, Awe Local Government Area of Nassarawa State were studied using the reconnaissance method of soil survey with a view to characterized, classify and evaluate their potentials for sustainable crop production. The flood plain is a low-lying area found East of Awe Local Government Area, Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria. Six soil units were identified on the ...

Aug, 2022 pp. 125-135 268 views 579 downloads

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Research Article

Biofortification of Agricultural Effluents on Translocation and Accumulation of Micronutrients Content in Cucumber (cucumis Sativus) Plants Grown in a Coastal Plain Sand Soil South - South Ecological Zone, Nigeria

Ernest U. Eteng^*

The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of agricultural effluents on Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn, partitioned in cucumber plants. Eight treatments, cassava mill effluent (CME), palm oil mill effluent (POME), poultry waste effluent PWE and their combinations were biofortified on cucumber plants. Samples were collected from the amended soils and plant parts (roots, shoots and fruits) and analyzed for ...

Aug, 2022 pp. 136-143 230 views 578 downloads