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April 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 1

Micronutrient Distribution in Soils of Ethiope Region of Delta State, Nigeria

Authors: Ojobor S.A
Investigation was carried out in Ethiope Region of Delta state, Nigeria to evalu- ate the distribution of micronutrients contents of oxisols. Ten farming communi- ties were purposely selected in the...
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April 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 1

Variability of Some Soil Properties Along a Toposequence in a Basaltic Parent Material of Vom, Plateau State Nigeria

Authors: Mahmud A. T., Hassan I. M., Shehu B. M. and Samndi M. A.
Topography influences the distribution of some soil physical and chemical properties. This study assessed some variation in soil properties resulting from the topographic effect on Basaltic parent...
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April 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 1

Effect of Nypa Fruticans Pruning Regime and Soil Properties on Regeneration of Mangrove Species (rhizophora Racemosa) in Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State

Authors: Ogban, P. I., Ebong, U. P. & Dickson, U. S.
The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Nypa fruticans pruning regimes on the regeneration of mangrove (Rhizophora racemosa) at Okorombokho in Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The...
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April 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 1

Soil Organic Carbon Fractions and Aggregation of a Tropical Alfisol as Affected by Plant Residues

Authors: Adesodun J. K., Udom B. E., Abudu O. S., Adejuyigbe C. O., Enikuomehin O. A., Thannia B. M., Oke O. O., Olowokere F. A., Oyegoke C. O., Mbila M., A. A. Olubode A. A.
Incorporation of plant residues into soil plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of fragile tropical soils. This study evaluated the short-term effect of plant residues of different quality on...
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April 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 1

Effect of Tillage and Maize - Cowpea Intercrop on Fractal Features of Particle and Aggregate Size Distribution on a Tropical Sandy Loam Soil in Southwest Nigeria

Authors: Adesodun.J. K., Udom B. E.,, Adekunle A. O., Adejuyigbe C. O., Atayese M. O., Olowokere F. A., Mbila M., Oyegoke C. O.
The effects of tillage and cropping pattern on soil aggregation, fractal dimensions and distribution of organic carbon fractions were studied. Treatments were no- tillage (NT), conventional tillage...
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April 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 1

Classification and Fertility Status of Soils on Slopes of Varying Orientations in Umuahia Area of Abia State, Nigeria

Authors: Aliba, V.O., Onweremadu E.U., Aririguzo, B. N. and Okoli, N. H.
The slope orientation and position of toposequence influence soil properties along the landscape. The study classified and evaluated the fertility status of soils on slopes of varying orientations in...
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April 1, 2020 Volume 30 | Issue 1

Restorative Effects of Amendments on Artificially Degraded Soils in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.

Authors: Adaikwu A. O. , Salako F. K., Busari M. A. , and Azeez J. O.
An evaluation of the productivity of degraded alfisols at Makurdi and Otobi, Nigeria, using artificial desurfacing techniques (ADT) was carried out in 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons. The study was a...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Dssat - Csm Soil Module: Modeling Topsoil Water Holding Capacity in the Two Dry Savanna Zones of Kano State, Nigeria.

Authors: Sani M., .Jibrin J. M, Adam A. M, Shehu B. M.
The objective of this study was to test the efficiency of the Hydraulic Pedotransfer Functions (PTFs) employed in the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer – Crop Simulation Model...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Land Suitability Evaluation of the Wetland Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Lga of Benue State, Nigeria for Rice (oryza Sativa) Production.

Authors: Ogbu O. J, S. Idoga, Abagyeh S. O,and J. Usman
The inland wetland soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria were evaluated for the production of rice. The physical, chemical and morphological features of the soils were...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Characterization and Classification of Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Authors: Ogbu O.J, Idoga, S., Abagyeh, S.O. Ugese, F.D. and Usman, J.
Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State were studied using the grid method of soil survey with a view to characterize, classify and evaluate their potentials for sustainable crop...
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