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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Combined Effect of Poultry Manure and Npk Fertilizer on Soil Plant Nutrient Composition and Growth of Rubber

Authors: Odeyemi, R.T., Awodun, M.A. and Ojeniyi, S.O.
Because of cost and scarcity associated with the use of chemical fertilizers on rubber and the acidic nature of rubber growing soils in Nigeria, a study was conducted into the effect of poultry...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Soil Solarization and Amendment Using Clove (syzygium Aromaticum )in Control of Fusarium Oxysporum F. Sp. Lycopersici

Authors: Adekunle A. T. and Odeh S.
Soil treatment using solarization and amendment with ground clove (Syzygium aromaticaum) was carried out in a screen house experiment to control Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici. The study...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

The Growth and Yield Performance of Groundnut (arachis Hypogea )cultivated Under Various Fertilizer Inputs on an Alfisols in the Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria

Authors: Uzoma, A.O., Jemiyo, C.A, Bala, A., Adeboye, M.K.A and Osunde, A.O.
The response of groundnut variety SAMNUT22 to various fertilizer inputs was examined on a field experiment at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Technology, Minna during the...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

The Impact of Various Fertilizer Inputs on the Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Soybean (glycine Max )cultivated on an Alfisol in Minna, Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Authors: Uzoma, A.O., Okoh, J., Bala, A., Adeboye, M.K.A., and Osunde, A.O.
Growth and yield response of soybean variety TGX 1448-2E to various fertilizer inputs was assessed in a field experiment at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Technology...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

The Fertility and Management Imperatives of the Degraded Upland Soils of Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria

Authors: Ogbodo E. N.
Soil fertility evaluation of some continuously cultivated Upland Soils in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria, was assessed to determine their levels of degradation, as a basis for soil health management...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Effect of Composted Empty Oil Palm Fruit Bunches on the Growth and Yield of Amaranthus and Soil Physicochemical Properties

Authors: P.O. Oviasogie; E. Oko-oboh and E.I. Eguagie
The effect of composted empty oil palm fruit bunches (EFB) on the growth and yield components of Amaranthus and soil physicochemical properties was evaluated at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Description and Characterization of Soils Supporting Vitellaria Paradoxa (shea Tree ) in Different Geo - Ecology in Nigeria

Authors: P.O. Oviasogie, E. Oko-Oboh and D.O. Oseghe
Characterization of soils supporting shea tree in different Geo-ecology was carried out. This was done using the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) descriptors for environment...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Compilation of Existing Soil Series in North - Eastern Nigeria: Problem and Prospect

Authors: E. M. Achukwu, B. A. Raji and S. Lya`u.
Classification of soil to the series level is very important in specific agricultural production, from one location to another, due to the variations that exist in different soil series. In the North...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Suitability Evaluation of Some Plinchustalfs for Rain - Fed Rice Production in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Authors: Adeboye, M.K.A., Lawal, B.A., Tsado, P.A., Ezenwa, M.I.S., Afolabi, S.G. and Adekanmbi A.A.
The plinthustalfs of Minna, southern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria, have poor physical properties which induce water-logging during wet seasons which may make them suitable for rice production. This...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Effect of Land Use and Soil Depth on Soil Phosphorus Fractions

Authors: Azeez, J. O . , Aloba, F. O ., Ogunwale, O. V , Amusan, A. O.
The aims of the experiments were to determine the effect of land use and soil depths on soil phosphorus fractions. Soil samples were taken systematically from dug profile pits at 0-20, 20-40 and...
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