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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Characterisation and Fertility Capability Status of Alfisols Under Different Land Uses in Ogun State, South Western Nigeria

Authors: Senjobi, B.A.; Ande, O.T.; and Ogunkunle, A.O
This study was designed to assess the fertility potential of agricultural soils for optimal and sustainable production. Soils under five land uses were characterized and evaluated for fertility...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Response of Soybean (glycine Max L. ) to Cow Dung and Wood Ash Application in Tropical Acid Soils of South - Western Nigeria

Authors: Soretire, A. A. and Olayinka A
The study examined the effect of cow dung (beef cattle manure) and wood ash on the growth and yield of soybean in two acid soils (Typic dystrudepts) of south-western Nigeria. The experiment was...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Soybean Nodulation and N2 - Fixation as Influenced by Cow Dung, Wood Ash and Rhizobial Inoculation in Tropical Acid Soils (typic Dystrudept )

Authors: Soretire A. A. and Olayinka A.
The effects of cow dung and wood ash applications with and without rhizobial inoculation on modulation, and N2-fixation by soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) were investigated in tropical acid...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Effects of Poultry Manure and Portland Cement Additions on Soil Physical Properties and Microbial Activities

Authors: Ogunrewo, O. M. and Olayinka, A.
The topsoil sample (0-15 cm) of the Apomu series (Inceptisol) was amended with three rates each of poultry manure and cement (0, 5.0, 10.0 g / kg) in a 3 x 3 factorial combination. The experiment was...
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August 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 2

Effect of Tillage, Poultry Manure and Npk Fertilizer on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Yield on an Alfisol at Abeokuta, South - Western Nigeria

Authors: M.A. Busari and F.K. Salako
Tillage is a basic soil management tool that significantly affects soil characteristics and plant development. This study examined the 2-year effects of tillage, poultry manure (PM) and NPK 20:10:10...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Assessment of the Metallic Micronutrient Elements in the Benchmark Soils of Savanna Regions, North - East Nigeria

Authors: J. M. Wapa and B. T. Olowookere
The status of metallic micronutrient elements extractable in 0.005M DTPA was assessed in 31 locations across the North-east Nigeria which comprises of six states (Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe,...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Utilization of Ashed Cocoa Pod Husk and Urea Fertilizer on Growth and Dry Matter Yield of Coffee on Alfisol in Ibadan

Authors: Akanbi, O. S.O., Ojeniyi, S.O., Famaye, A.O., Ipinmoroti, R.R., Ibiremo, O.S., Oloyede, A.A., Taiwo, N., Aderolu, I.A. and Orisasona, T.M.
A trial was conducted on sandy clay, slightly acidic, low organic carbon (C) and available phosphorus (P) soil to evaluate the effect of ashed cocoa pod husk (ACPH) and urea fertilizer on the growth...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Evaluation of Nutrient Uptake Under Higher Density Planting of Coffee in Derived Savanna Zone of Nigeria

Authors: Famaye, A. O., Akanbi, O.S.O., Ayegboyin, K. O., Adejobi, K.B., Idrisu, M., Adeosun, S. A., Ugioro, O. and Nduka, B. A.
This study was conducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Uhonmora subStation in Derived savannah zone of Edo State, Nigeria in 2007 to evaluate the nutrient uptake of coffee at...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Evaluation of Npk Fertilizer Formulations on the Growth and Dry Matter Yield of Coffee Seedlings

Authors: Ibiremo, O.S., Akanbi, O.S.O., Oloyede, A.A., Adebowale, L.A and Adeyemi, E.A
A greenhouse study was carried out at Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan to evaluate the effect of NPK fertilizer formulations on the growth and dry matter yield of coffee seedlings. The...
205 425
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

The Relevance of Biochar Technology to Sustainable Soil Productivity and Crop Production in Organic Farming Systems

Authors: Fagbenro, J. A. and O. A. Onawumi
The desire for sustainable and productive agriculture is universal but the means to progress towards it remains elusive. This is why organic farming, as a more sustainable form of agriculture than...
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