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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Effect of Goat and Poultry Manure Application on Selected Soil Properties and Yield of Garden Egg (solanum Melongena) on Acid Sand of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.

Authors: Okon, E. Udoh, Usoro, I. E. and Effiong, G. S.
Field research was conducted at the University of Uyo Teaching and Research Farm in 2003 to determine the effect of goat and poultry manure application on selected soil Physico-Chemical properties,...
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April 1, 2016 Volume 26 | Issue 1

Distribution of Forms of Potassium in Soils Cultivated to Shea (vitellaria Paradoxa C.f. Gaertn) Trees at Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

Authors: Osayande, P.E., Oviasogie, P.O., Orhue, E.R., m Udoh, J. J. and Awanlemhen, B. E.
The distribution of potassium forms was studied at Bida, Niger state as part of the Shea butter tree domestication effort of the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research. Soil samples were obtained...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Combined Application of Ureaand Sawdust Ash in Okra Production Effects on Yield and Nutrients Availability

Authors: Abdulraheem, Mukhtar Iderawumi and Ojeniyi, Stephen Olusola
Trials were conducted at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Teaching and Research Farm Lanlate, southwest Nigeria in 2012 and 2013 to investigate the effects of combined applications of sawdust...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Characterization, Classification and Land Suitability Evaluation of Soils Derived from Diverse Parent Materials in Central Cross River State of Nigeria for Arable Cropping

Authors: Nsor, M.E., and Akamigbo, F.O.R.
The Physico-chemical characterization of soils derived from five parent materials in the humid tropics of South Southern Nigeria was studied. Soil properties such as texture, drainage, effective soil...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Morphological, Physicochemicaland Mineralogical Properties of Soils Developed from Basalt Atikom, Cross River State, Nigeria

Authors: I. E. Esu, U. Uko and E. E. Aki
Soils developed from basalt were studied along with a top sequence of a deeply excavated basaltic quarry site at Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria. The soils were very deep and occupy gently sloping...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Some Physical Properties of Soils Overlying Limestone Parent Material in Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Aki, E. E. and Antigha, N.R.B.
The physical properties of nine (9)pedons of soils derived from limestone parent materials in South Eastern Nigeria were investigated. The percentage of total sand generally decreased with increase...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Yield Decline of Major Crops Induced by Erosion on the Ultisols of Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria: Maize Response to Natural Erosion

Authors: Nnenna Nnannaya Oti
Few studies have been made to quantify the yield decline trends of major stable crops induced by erosion (natural and artificial) on the ultisols of Southeastern Nigeria, it is known that erosion’s...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Yield Decline Trends of Eroded Ultisols in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria: Maize Response to Artificial Erosion

Authors: Nnenna Nnannaya Oti
The artificial incremental removal of surface soil to varying depths to simulate erosion followed by subsequent evaluation of crop growth and performance under uniform management is a common...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Phosphorus Status in Some Soils of Mid - Western Agro - Ecological Zone of Nigeria

Authors: Orhue, Ehi Robert and John Kingsley
The trial was carried out to determine the status of various forms of P in soils formed on 3 types of parent materials in Southern Nigeria. Soil samples were obtained from3 ha area in each of the...
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April 1, 2015 Volume 25 | Issue 1

Heavy Metal Status in Soils and Amaranthus Cruentus from Farmland on the Bank of Orogodo River, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.

Authors: Orhue, Ehi Robert , Edosa, Ifeyinwa Valerie and Iyagbaye, Louis
This study investigated the status of heavy metals in the soil and Amaranthus cruentus on the farmland at bank of Orogodo River at Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. Soil and plant samples were collected...
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