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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Effects of Poultry Litter and the Residues of Maggot’s Production on Chemical Fertility of a Lixisol and Maize (zea Mays L.) Yield in Western of Burkina Faso.

Authors: Kalifa Coulibaly, Fernand Sankara, Salimata Pousga, Philippe J. Nacoulma, Marc B. Somé, and Hassan B. Nacro
Organic substrates have shown their importance in the sustainable management of soil fertility and crops production. A study was conducted during 2 years (2016 and 2017) at western of Burkina Faso to...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Influence of Granulometric Composition and Organic Matter Management on Soil Stability Against Water Erosion in Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Ezeaku, V. I, Obalum, S.E, Ezeaku, P.I and C.A. Igwe
The study investigated the influence of granulometric composition and organic matter on soil stability and eroded sediment under simulated rainfall for some soils from southeastern Nigeria. The...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Fertility Capability Classification of Soils Supporting Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Obasi S. N. & Obasi C. C.
This research was carried out to characterized and classify fertility capability to enhance the productivity of rice in Ebonyi soils. Ebonyi state was grouped into three zones according to their...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Effect of Organic Soil Amendments on Soil Chemical Properties in Sudan Savannah of Nigeria

Authors: Aliyu Abdulkadir, Mansur U. Dawaki, Mahmud Sani
Composite soil samples were collected from irrigated maize fields, to study the effect of Bio char and Compost on post-harvest soil chemical properties in the Sudan Savannah of Nigeria. Laid on a...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Comparative Effects of Sole and Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Soil Quality and Rubber Seedling Performance at Edo State Iyanomo, Nigeria

Authors: Izevbigie .F.C ; Ogboghodo I.A.; Orhue E.R. ; Ogbemudia I. , Okundia R.O. and Eseimude U.
A field experiment was conducted at Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Edo state Iyanomo during the 2014 wet season to determine the comparative effects of the sole and combined application of...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Farmers’ Perception of Pigeon Pea Fertilization and Soil Health Indicators in Ebelle, Edo State.

Authors: Edosa V.I.O and Aleladia B.O
Farmers represent the largest group of natural resource managers and have a critical role to play in the agroecological transition towards sustainable land management. Such a participatory research...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Tillage and Rice Mill Wastes Mulch and Their Effects on Soil Properties and Yield of Cassava (manihot Spp.) on a Typic Psamment at Abakaliliki, Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Nwite J. N., Njoku C., and Okonkwo G.I.
The experiment was undertaken using cassava (Manihot spp) to evaluate effects of different tillage practices and mulching (raised mulched bed, raised not mulched bed, flat mulched bed, flat not...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Characterization, Land Capability and Fertility Classification of Soils Along Kpantinapu - Nukkai Toposequence in Jalingo, Taraba State

Authors: Gisilanbe S.A., Hashim S.A., Garpiya B.T., Kussiy J.J ., and Ibrahim I.S
The objective of this study was to characterize the soils of the study area, deter- mine some soil properties and classify the soils according to USDA Taxonomic System. Coordinates of the Pedons were...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Effect of Simulated Acid Rain on Growth and Micronutrient Uptake of Okra (abelmoschus Esculentus) on Coastal Plain Sands in Abia State, South - Eastern, Nigeria

Authors: Eteng, E.U. and Essien, G. E.
The study was conducted in April 2019 at Umudike to examine the impact of simulated acid rain (SAR) and frequency of SAR spray on growth and micronutrients content of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus...
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August 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 2

Effects of Climatic Variations on Leaf Litter Production in A. Floribunda Agroforestry System in South - East Nigeria

Authors: Keyejo, A.O., Okpara, D.A., Onyeonagu, C.C. and Eteng, E.U
Field experiment was conducted between 2016 and 2018 at Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Humid Forest Research Station, Umuahia, South-east Nigeria, to study litter production and...
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