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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Effects of Application of Compost and Inorganic P on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize (zea Mays L.) Growth in an Ultisol.

Authors: Ekundayo, R . A. and A. Olayinka
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of separate and combined applications of composted poultry droppings and inorganic P on soil chemical properties and maize (Zea mays L.) growth in an...
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Characteristics of Soils Along a Toposequence in Ishiagu, Eastern Nigeria and Its Relation to Potential Agricultural Landuse.

Authors: Nsor, M.E and Adesemuyi, E.A
The soil along a toposequence in Isiagu, Eastern Nigeria was studied to establish its influence on soil properties and its relation to potential agricultural use. In order to characterize and...
180 342
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Characterization and Taxonomic Classification of Some Basement Complex Soils in Kwara State

Authors: Raji, B.A.
The soils of the Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State were studied with the aim of characterizing and classifying them to provide the needed inputs into the Agricultural Transformation Agenda of...
220 306
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Comparative Effects of Organic Manures and Npk Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Okra (abelmoschus Esculentus (l.) Moench) on Ultisol

Authors: Nnah, M.B. , Isirima, C.B. , Ezekiel, P. O. and Umesi, N.
Experiments were conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku – Rivers State; in the humid tropics of South-South Nigeria to study effects of...
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

An Assessment of Land Use/cover Using Conventional and Satellite Data in Tomas Irrigtion Scheme, Kano, North - Western Nigeria.

Authors: S. L. Yau , B.A. Raji , W.B. Malgwi , E.O. Uyovbisere and E.A. Manasseh
Soil is a life supporting system upon which human beings have been dependent from the dawn of civilization. Hence comprehensive information on soil resources, its potentials, limitations and...
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Effect of Cassava Mill Effluent on Microbial Population and Composition in a Soil Planted to Maize (zea Mays L.)

Authors: Abhanzioya, M. I., Ogboghodo, I. A. and Osemwota, I.O.
Experiment was carried out at Ambrose Alli University Teaching and Research Farm, Ekpoma, Edo State, to determine the effect of cassava mill effluent (CASME) on microbial population and composition...
169 303
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Assessment of Nickel Status Based on Land Use in Selected Soil of Southwest, Nigeria

Authors: Thomas, E.Y., Omueti, J.A.I and Akpan, I.O
Contrary to the increased alarm that nickel is a soil pollutant, nickel is an essential micronutrient for the growth and development of legume and cereal crops. This study was carried out to assess...
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Characterization of Biochar Produced from Diverse Feedstocks Used as Amendment on Acidic Ultisols at Umudike, Abia State.

Authors: Onwuka, M.I. and Nwangwu B.C. Department of Soil Science and Meteorology, Michael Okpara
Biochar is used as a soil amendment to improve soil nutrients for crop production. The nutrient contents of biochar depend on the type of feedstock, pyrolysis types and temperature among others. In...
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Effect of Nitrogen and Micronutrients on Grain Yield of Maize Varieties in the Northern Guinea Savanna Alfisol.

Authors: Olowookere, B.T. , Uyovbisere, E.O. and Ojeniyi, S.O.
Field experiments were conducted in 2008 and 2009 in the Guinea Savanna ecology of Nigeria to investigate the effects of nitrogen fertilizer and micronutrients on the grain yield of two quality maize...
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza and Fertilizers on Soil Chemical Properties, Growth and Fibre Yield of Kenaf (hibiscus Cannabinus Linn.) in a Nutrient Degraded Soil

Authors: Bada B. S.
This study determined effects of fertilizers and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) inoculation on soil chemical properties, growth and fibre yield of kenaf. The experimental design was split-plot in...
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