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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Geospatial Predictive Model for Estimating Soil Thermal Conductivity and Diffusivity of Owaza Gas Flaring Site , Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Nwagbara, M.O., Irondi, A.O., Uzoma, K.C. and Adesemuyi, E.A
In this study, predictive model for estimating the soil thermal conductivity and diffusivity from fourteen different sample points around a horizontal gas flaring site was employed in two depths (0...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Comparative Potential Effects of Biochar, Compost and Inorganic Fertilizer on Major Nutrient Ions Mobility and Stability in Screen - House Irrigated Maize in the Drier Savannas of Nigeria

Authors: Mansur U. Dawaki, Aliyu Abdulkadir, and Bassam L. Abdulrahman
A screen-house experiment was conducted in the dry season of 2017 to evaluate the potential effect of organic and inorganic soil amendments on the mobility and stability of significant plant nutrient...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Effect of Land Use Type on Organic C, Physical Properties and Stability Indices of Soils in Nanka Area, Southeast Nigeria

Authors: Uzoh I .N, Igwenagu C.M and Obalum S.E
This study was conducted in Ifite-Nanka, Orumba North L.G.A. in Anambra state, Nigeria. The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of three land use types on soil organic carbon (SOC) and...
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April 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 1

Seasonal Inventory of Heavy Metals on Vehicular Polluted Soils and Roadside Distance Supporting Arable Crop Production in Umuahia Metropolis, Nigeria.

Authors: Eteng, E.U.
This study was conducted between February and September, 2018 to evaluate heavy metal concentrations of road dust soils supporting arable crop production along five major roads connecting the Umuahia...
146 392
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April 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 1

Performance of Horton Infiltration Model in Predicting the Infiltration Capacity of Some Soils of the Sudan Savanna of Nigeria.

Authors: Girei, A. H., Nabayi, A., Aliyu, J., Garba, J, Hashim, S.A., Alasinrin, S.Y. and M.Y. Abdullahi
Infiltration study is very crucial in modelling water requirement of crops during their growth season. Infiltration rate measurements were carried out on dryland areas of Sokoto, Sudan savanna...
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April 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 1

A Study of Soil Factors in Relation to Erosion and Land Use on a Nigeria Soil.

Authors: Ufinomue, O.E. and Ehis- Iyoha, E.
An assessment of the effects of erosion on the soil productivity of Agbor area of Delta State, Southern Nigeria was evaluated. The investigation involved three (3) soils (Virgin forest, Arable...
173 398
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April 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 1

Comparative Yield of Bell Pepper (capsicum Annuum L.) on Different Soil Series in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria

Authors: Olufunmi O. O. and Adeoye G. O.
Climatic change and its accompanying adverse effects on the cultivation of crops such as bell pepper - an important fruit vegetable requires adaptable technology strategy at low or no cost to poor...
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April 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 1

Enhancing Maize (zea Mays L.) Growth and Nutrient Uptake Via Application of Water Hyacinth (eichornia Crassipes [mart.] Solms) Compost and Inorganic Nutrients

Authors: Atere, C.T and Olayinka, A
A soil culture experiment was conducted in the screenhouse to assess the growth response of maize to water hyacinth compost application rates and their residual effects. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia...
161 419
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April 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 1

Sediment Yield, Detachment, and Runoff from Soil Under Selected Parent Materials in Southeastern Nigeria.

Authors: Agim, L.C and Igwe, C.A.
Soil degradation due to water erosion among other causes has been a major problem in southeastern Nigeria, therefore a study was conducted to determine sediment yield, detachment, and runoff from...
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April 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 1

Hydro - Geomorphic Study on Selected Soil Properties, Classification and Management Considerations of Soils on Alluvial Landforms in Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Umeugochukwu O.P, Akamigbo F.O.R, Chude, V.O and Eze P.N
The soils were characterized with regards to their macro morphology, physicochemical properties and heavy metal contents. This is to infer their pedogenesis and propose agrotechnology transfers as...
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