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July 9, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 2

Optimization of N, P and K Fertilization for Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) Production at Ikwo Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria

Authors: Iroegbu, C.S., Asawalam, D.O and Osodeke, V.E
Orange-fleshed Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) is one of the most important crops for human consumption and livestock feed. All parts of the plant are useful for human consumption, animal feed...
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July 9, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 2

Soil structure stability and organic carbon distribution along the toposequence of Orumba North in derived savannah of the South-East, Nigeria

Authors: Jidere, C.M.,Ezeokoye, C.S., Ayah, F.T., Obalum, S.E. and Ukaegbu, E.P.
In high-rainfall zones with severe water erosion problems, soil structure stability as promoted by soil organic carbon (SOC) should be prioritized. Landscape positions and land use influence soil...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 2

Properties and land suitability evaluation of selected soils of Umueje, south- east Nigeria for yam (Discorea spp.) and oil palm (Elaeis guinensis) cultivation

Authors: Adesemuyi, Emmanuel Adeboye; Nwaoba, Okeize Williams; Okonkwo, Ezekiel Iloabuchi and Iroha, Jude Nnayere
The study was conducted to characterize and assess land suitability of selected soils of Umueje, Ayamelum LGA, Anambra State Nigeria with a view to making adequate management practices for...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 2

Use of erodibility indices in assessing soil erosion in central and northern Cross River State, Nigeria

Authors: E. A. Akpa, P. B. Okon, P. O. Abam and L. K. Sunday
Soil erodibility indices were used to assess erosion prone areas in central and northern Cross River State, Nigeria. Fourteen (14) composite soil samples were collected at a depth of 0-30 cm and...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 2

Effect of NPK and poultry manure on selected soil properties, and performance of snake tomato (Trichosanthes cucumerina) in Wukari, Taraba State, Northeastern Nigeria

Authors: Waziah Y. and Gundiri J.W.
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of NPK and poultry manure (PM) on selected soil properties and performance of snake tomato. The experiment was laid out in a randomized, complete...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 1

Remediation of petroleum polluted soils with organic manures and inorganic fertilizer and its effect on fluted pumpkin (Telefeira occidentalis) in Bayelsa State

Authors: Teknikio, J. B., Diri, K. H., and Unabor, E.
Growth parameters of fluted pumpkin (Telefeira occidentalis) were examined to assess the effectiveness of remediating crude oil-polluted soils on application of organic manures and inorganic...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 1

Using Urea Intercalated Biochar and Organic Fertilizer as Soil Management Option Part 2: Its interactive Effects with Soil Moisture and Compaction on Soil Properties and Carbon Emission

Authors: Tijani, F. O., Adewumi, T. M., Abdulraman, O. A., Oyebola, O. K., Adebayo, A. A., Amosun, E. O., and Oyedele, D. J.
Soil response including carbon dioxide emission under the combination of compaction, fertilizer and soil moisture were investigated in a screenhouse. The factorial experiment consisted of two levels...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 1

Instrumentation in Soil Science: An advanced overview

Authors: Suleiman Usman, James O. Jayeoba and Sani Mathew Amana
This paper provides an overview of what soil science instruments entail in the global academic environment. This paper focused on developments in advanced soil science equipment with a specific...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 1

Sole and combined effects of Mexican sunflower, cabbage residue, and poultry manure on soil chemical properties, growth, and yield of golden melon (Cucumis melo L.) in a derived savanna ecology of Nigeria

Authors: Adekiya, A.O., Aboyeji C.M. and Gbadamosi, A.
Hitherto, the knowledge about the effect of mexican sunflower, cabbage residue, and poultry manure residues in the soil chemical conditions is still limited. Hence, a field experiment was carried out...
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May 31, 2025 Volume 34 | Issue 1

Comparative effects of organic manure and inorganic fertilizer as nitrogen sources on leaf nutrient content and nitrogen use efficiency of cotton

Authors: Omadewu, L.I., Kefas, P.K., Ukatu, P.O., Abednego, C. and Solomon, R.I.
A field experiment was conducted at the Research Farm of the College of Agriculture Jalingo, Taraba State in two planting seasons (2020 and 2021) to determine the influence of nitrogen sources and...
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