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April 1, 2014 Volume 24 | Issue 1

Investigation of Mycorrhizae Populations of Roots and Rhizosphere Soil of Plantain (musa Spp)at the Various Agro - Ecogicalzones in Cross River State

Authors: O.S. BELLO AND E.O. ATURE
The study was conducted during 2009/2010 dry season at locations (11o 58’ N, 8o 25’E and 110 39’N, 080 027’ E) both located in the Sudan Savanna Ecological Zone of Nigeria. The study was...
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April 1, 2014 Volume 24 | Issue 1

Cowpea Yield Response to Sowing Dates and Irrigation Intervals

Authors: A. M. SAMNDI , J. O. ICHI , S. MIKO AND A. A. ADNAN
Four soil profile pits were dug under differing cropping systems at Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) experimental plantations in Benin City and chemically analysed. Cropping systems...
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April 1, 2014 Volume 24 | Issue 1

Effect of Cropping System on Soil Profile Nutrient Contents

Authors: AWANLEMHEN, B.E. AND OJENIYI, S.O.
Four soil profile pits were dug under differing cropping systems at Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) experimental plantations in Benin City and chemically analysed. Cropping systems...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Assessment of Dithionite and Oxalate Extractable Iron and Aluminium Oxides in Soils Supporting Raphia Palms at Nifor Main Station

Authors: Osayande P.E., Oviasogie P.O., Aisueni N.O., Stephen O., Irhemu P. And Ekebafe M.O
The oxides of iron and aluminium are known to affect the physical and chemical properties of soils such as ion adsorption, aggregate stability, phosphorus sorption and charge characteristics. This...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Assessment of the Water Conservation Potential and Mode of Application of Coconut (cocos Nucifera) Husk Hydrogel on Soil Cultivated to Coconut Seedling

Authors: M.O. Ekebafe, L. O. Ekebafe, P.E. Osayande, F. Maidoh, P. Irhemu
Coconut husk cellulosic-polyacrylonitrile hydrogel was synthesized in aqueous solution. Saponification of grafted copolymer was done by reaction with sodium hydroxide followed by methanol...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Laboratory Incubation Studies of Biochar Amendment on Non - Co2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Soil Cultivated to Coconut Seedlings

Authors: M.O. Ekebafe, P. Oviasogie, and N.O. Asueni
Biochar is a carbon-rich product obtained when biomass such as wood, manure or leaves is heated in a closed vessel with little or no air. It is an appropriate tool for sequestrating carbon dioxide in...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Response of Extra - Early Maize Variety (zea Mays ) to Different Organic Manures in the Drier Sub - Region of Northern Nigeria

Authors: Wapa J. M. Ojeniyi, S. O. and Kwari, J. D
This work was carried out to study effect of different organic manures on yield of maize in the study area. Field trials were carried out in 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons at the Teaching and...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Quantitative Analysis of Humic Substances in Soils Treated with Different Organic Manures in Sudano - Sahelian Savanna, Northeast Nigeria

Authors: Wapa J. M , Ojeniyi, S.O and Sandabe M.K .
This work was carried out to study the effect of organic manures on different fractions of soil organic matter. Field trials were carried out in 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons at the Teaching and...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Assessment of Some Soil Quality Indicators in Benue State

Authors: Adaikwu A.I and Ali A
A study was carried out in 2009 to assess some soil quality indicators. These indicators include the soil pH, organic matter (OM) content, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, exchangeable cations,...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Effect of Groundnut (arachis Hypogea )residues on Soil Chemical Properties in the Sub - Humid Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria

Authors: Achor, O.I., S.A. Ayuba and A. Ali
This study was conducted at the University of Agriculture Makurdi Research Farm in the Sub- Humid Southern Guinea Savanna zone of Nigeria during 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons to determine the effect...
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