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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Effect of Land Use on the Distribution of Heavy Metals in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria

Authors: Azeez J.O ., Oladosu S.A.O , Onasanya, O. O ., Ilori O. E ., Omotosho, S. M. and Oguntade, O. A.
To prevent risks of metal pollution and secure public health, the assessment of the pollutant load of different land use is germane in emerging cities. The study investigated the distribution of...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Changes in Physical Properties of an Ultisol as Influenced by Composted Empty Oil Palm Bunches and Chemical Fertilizer Under Water Stress Conditions

Authors: Ovie, S., Nnaji, G. U., Oviasogie P.O., Osayande P.E and Nkechika A.
A greenhouse study was conducted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka to evaluate and compare the effects of sole and complimentary use of composted empty oil palm bunch and chemical fertilizer for...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Evaluation of Some Sandstone Derived Soils of Southern Nigeria for Rubber (hevea Brasiliensis )cultivation

Authors: Orimoloye J. R. and Akinbola, G. E
Some soils derived from crustaceous sandstones at Iyanomo, Edo State, Southern Nigeria were mapped, characterised and evaluated for rubber cultivation, using local, USDA Soil Taxonomy and FAO...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Heavy Metals Accumulation in Soil and Amaranthus Cruentus L Irrigated with Dye Effluent Polluted Stream Water in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria

Authors: O. A. Oguntade , M. T. Adetunji , F. K. Salako , T. A. Arowolo and J. O. Azeez
This study evaluated the quality of Amaranthus cruentus irrigated with dye effluent polluted stream and water from a deep hand-dug surface well (well-water). It also assessed the levels of heavy...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Nutrients Concentration and Root Count of Cassava as Influenced by Residue and Npk Fertilizer

Authors: Babadele, D.O. and Ojeniyi, S.O
Experiment was conducted at two sites Ayegunle and Oka in South-West Nigeria to study effect of combined plant residues sawdust ash (SDA) and siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) (CR) and NPK (15:15:15)...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Cassava Yield as Affected by Sawdust Ash Siam Weed Residue and Npk Fertilizer

Authors: Babadele, D.O. and Ojeniyi, S.O.
Experiment was conducted at Ayegunle and Oka South-West Nigeria to study effect of combined sawdust ash and siam weed residues and NPK fertilizer (NPKF) on soil nutrients and performance parameters...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Tuber Production of Cassava at Different Plant Spacing and Subsequent Effect on Soil Physical and Chemical Properties

Authors: Adeniyan, O. N.
The study aimed at identifying the influence of different plant population (plant spacing) on cassava tuber yield and the cumulative residual effect on soil physical and chemical properties were...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Soil Structural and Chemical Conditions After Disposal of Fabric Dye on a Loamy Sand Soil in Southwestern Nigeria

Authors: Fadare, F. J., Salako, F. K., and Adesodun, J. K
The indiscriminate disposition of dye waste water from the age-long “Adire” industry of Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria is a major concern as the movement of such contaminants in the soil needs to be...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Field Evaluation of Biowish - Crop Organic Fertilizer in Lowland Rice Production

Authors: Bakare, S.O; Alhassan G.; Ekaette, J.E and Ukwungwu, M.N
A Randomized Complete Block Design experiment with three replicates was carried out at the lowland experimental site of the National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi in the 2011 and 2012 wet...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Evaluation of Aratibiotech Organomineral Fertilizer Effect on Lowland Rice Production

Authors: Bakare, S.O; Aliyu A.; Ekaette, J.E and Ukwungwu
A Randomized Complete Block Design experiment with three replicates was carried out at the lowland experimental site of the National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi in the 2011 and 2012 wet...
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