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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Influence of Velvet Bean Fallow and Compost Amendments on Amaranths (amaranthus Caudatus) Yield and Soil Properties in an Organic Cropping System

Authors: AdeOluwa, O. O. and A. Bello
One of the major problems bedeviling crop production in many parts of the tropics is low soil fertility status. Thus, this report evaluates the effects of soil fertility improvement by velvet bean...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Organic Manuring on Fruits and Vegetable Production and Soil Properties in Landmark University, Omu - Aran, South - West Nigeria

Authors: Agbede, O.O., Fabiyi, E.F., Adeleye, M.B., Nwafor, S.I. and Adekiya, A.O.
Three experiments were established in the field within Landmark University Teaching and Research Farm during 2013 and 2014 cropping seasons (August – November each year). One experiment tested the...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Influence of Slope and Depth on Soil Chemical Properties in an Oil Palm Plantation

Authors: O.O. Olubanjo and F.U. Maidoh
A study was carried out in a 28-year old Oil palm (Elaeis guineesis) plantation established on a gently sloping terrain in NIFOR Benin, Nigeria to determine the geo-spatial distribution of soil...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Slope Position and Depth Effects on Selected Soil Physical Properties Under Oil Palm (elaeis Guineensis) Plantation

Authors: O. O. Olubanjo , F. U. Maidoh and P.O. Oviasogie
A study was conducted to examine the influence of slope position and depth on soil physical properties in an oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantation established on a gently sloping terrain in NIFOR...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Use of Ash for Soil Fertility Improvement Effect on Cowpea

Authors: Ojeniyi, S.O., Oyatoye, A. and Abdulraheem, M.I.
Different rates of wood ash at 0 to 6t/ha were applied to cowpea crop in an experiment carried out at Akure, Southwest Nigeria to study effects of ash on cowpea performance soil and plant nutrients...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Irrigation Suitability Ratings and Okra Productivity of Some Mid - Benue Trough Soils: a Comparative Analysis

Authors: Abagyeh, S. O. ., Ibo, P. I. and Idoga, S.
A detailed soil survey using grid method was conducted to characterize and rate irrigation suitability of soils and relate it with okra productivity under surface irrigation. Two soil profiles were...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Maize Growth and Yield Components as Influenced by Different Sources of Organic Fertilizers

Authors: Ayoola, O.T. and Adebayo, A.K.
A trial was conducted on field between May – September, 2010 in two agroecologies of South West, Nigeria to determine the effect of different organic based fertilizer source on growth and yield...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Suitability Assessment of Soils of Nifor Sub - Station Ohosu Edo State for Oil Palm (elaeis Guineensis Jacq.) and Coconut (cocos Nucifera) Cultivation

Authors: Oko-Oboh, E., Senjobi, B. A., Ajiboye, G. A., Oviasogie, P.O. and Awanlemhen, B. E.
The need for appropriate and maximum utilization of available agricultural lands on sustainable basis cannot be over emphasized. Hence, this study was conducted to investigate the suitability of the...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Soil Properties and Cocoa (theobroma Cacao L.) Nutrient Uptake as Affected by Organic and Inorganic Based Fertilizers in Southwestern Nigeria

Authors: Adejobi, K,B. , Agele, S.O. and Ewulo, B.S.
Low soil fertility is a major problem for cocoa establishment on the field; however, cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) is characterized by high nutrient demand particularly N, P, K, Ca and Mg during its...
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April 1, 2017 Volume 27 | Issue 1

Effects of Land Use on Soil Micronutrients Status in Ughoton Community Ovia North East, Edo State, Nigeria.

Authors: Oviasogie, P.O., Awanlemien, B. E. and Ikyaahemba, P. T.
The study was conducted to assess the effects of different land use practices on soil micronutrients in 18 soil samples collected at 0-15 cm and 15-30 cm depth respectively from three land use types...
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