Azeez, J. O . , Aloba, F. O ., Ogunwale, O. V , Amusan, A. O.
The aims of the experiments were to determine the effect of land use and soil depths on soil phosphorus fractions. Soil samples were taken systematically from dug profile pits at 0-20, 20-40 and...
Tillage is a basic soil management tool that significantly affects soil characteristics and plant development. This study examined the 2-year effects of tillage, poultry manure (PM) and NPK 20:10:10...
alfisolconservation tillagemaize yieldsoil chemical quality*corresponding author: busamut@yahoo.combusarima@funaab.edu.ng
The topsoil sample (0-15 cm) of the Apomu series (Inceptisol) was amended with three rates each of poultry manure and cement (0, 5.0, 10.0 g / kg) in a 3 x 3 factorial combination. The experiment was...
The effects of cow dung and wood ash applications with and without rhizobial inoculation on modulation, and N2-fixation by soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) were investigated in tropical acid...
The study examined the effect of cow dung (beef cattle manure) and wood ash on the growth and yield of soybean in two acid soils (Typic dystrudepts) of south-western Nigeria. The experiment was...
This study was designed to assess the fertility potential of agricultural soils for optimal and sustainable production. Soils under five land uses were characterized and evaluated for fertility...
A Randomized Complete Block Design experiment with three replicates was carried out at the lowland experimental site of the National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi in the 2011 and 2012 wet...
Bakare, S.O; Alhassan G.; Ekaette, J.E and Ukwungwu, M.N
A Randomized Complete Block Design experiment with three replicates was carried out at the lowland experimental site of the National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi in the 2011 and 2012 wet...
The indiscriminate disposition of dye waste water from the age-long “Adire” industry of Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria is a major concern as the movement of such contaminants in the soil needs to be...
fabric dyesoil degradationstructural and chemical properties27
The study aimed at identifying the influence of different plant population (plant spacing) on cassava tuber yield and the cumulative residual effect on soil physical and chemical properties were...
Experiment was conducted at Ayegunle and Oka South-West Nigeria to study effect of combined sawdust ash and siam weed residues and NPK fertilizer (NPKF) on soil nutrients and performance parameters...
Experiment was conducted at two sites Ayegunle and Oka in South-West Nigeria to study effect of combined plant residues sawdust ash (SDA) and siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) (CR) and NPK (15:15:15)...
O. A. Oguntade , M. T. Adetunji , F. K. Salako , T. A. Arowolo and J. O. Azeez
This study evaluated the quality of Amaranthus cruentus irrigated with dye effluent polluted stream and water from a deep hand-dug surface well (well-water). It also assessed the levels of heavy...
Some soils derived from crustaceous sandstones at Iyanomo, Edo State, Southern Nigeria were mapped, characterised and evaluated for rubber cultivation, using local, USDA Soil Taxonomy and FAO...
Ovie, S., Nnaji, G. U., Oviasogie P.O., Osayande P.E and Nkechika A.
A greenhouse study was conducted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka to evaluate and compare the effects of sole and complimentary use of composted empty oil palm bunch and chemical fertilizer for...
Azeez J.O ., Oladosu S.A.O , Onasanya, O. O ., Ilori O. E ., Omotosho, S. M. and Oguntade, O. A.
To prevent risks of metal pollution and secure public health, the assessment of the pollutant load of different land use is germane in emerging cities. The study investigated the distribution of...
Osayande P.E., Oviasogie P.O., Aisueni N.O., Stephen O., Irhemu P. And Ekebafe M.O
The oxides of iron and aluminium are known to affect the physical and chemical properties of soils such as ion adsorption, aggregate stability, phosphorus sorption and charge characteristics. This...
The plinthustalfs of Minna, southern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria, have poor physical properties which induce water-logging during wet seasons which may make them suitable for rice production. This...
Classification of soil to the series level is very important in specific agricultural production, from one location to another, due to the variations that exist in different soil series. In the North...
Characterization of soils supporting shea tree in different Geo-ecology was carried out. This was done using the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) descriptors for environment...
The effect of composted empty oil palm fruit bunches (EFB) on the growth and yield components of Amaranthus and soil physicochemical properties was evaluated at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm...
Soil fertility evaluation of some continuously cultivated Upland Soils in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria, was assessed to determine their levels of degradation, as a basis for soil health management...
Uzoma, A.O., Okoh, J., Bala, A., Adeboye, M.K.A., and Osunde, A.O.
Growth and yield response of soybean variety TGX 1448-2E to various fertilizer inputs was assessed in a field experiment at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Technology...
Uzoma, A.O., Jemiyo, C.A, Bala, A., Adeboye, M.K.A and Osunde, A.O.
The response of groundnut variety SAMNUT22 to various fertilizer inputs was examined on a field experiment at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Technology, Minna during the...
Soil treatment using solarization and amendment with ground clove (Syzygium aromaticaum) was carried out in a screen house experiment to control Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici. The study...
Because of cost and scarcity associated with the use of chemical fertilizers on rubber and the acidic nature of rubber growing soils in Nigeria, a study was conducted into the effect of poultry...
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...
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,...
This work was carried out to study the effect of organic manures on different fractions of soil organic matter. Field trials were carried out in 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons at the Teaching and...
This work was carried out to study effect of different organic manures on yield of maize in the study area. Field trials were carried out in 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons at the Teaching and...
Biochar is a carbon-rich product obtained when biomass such as wood, manure or leaves is heated in a closed vessel with little or no air. It is an appropriate tool for sequestrating carbon dioxide in...
M.O. Ekebafe, L. O. Ekebafe, P.E. Osayande, F. Maidoh, P. Irhemu
Coconut husk cellulosic-polyacrylonitrile hydrogel was synthesized in aqueous solution. Saponification of grafted copolymer was done by reaction with sodium hydroxide followed by methanol...
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