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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Classification of the Obudu Plateau (crest) and Sub Plateau Soils of Cross River State, Nigeria.

Authors: Essoka, A. N. and Essoka, P.A.
The soils at the plateau (crest) and sub plateau of three ranges of Obudu mountains were studied using profiles. Two profiles each were dug at the Ranch, Belinge and Belegate. These six profiles were...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Comparative Effect of Variable Rates of Pig and Poultry Manure on the Agronomic Performances of Amaranthus Hybridus in Humid Rainforest South Western Nigeria

Authors: Sanni, K. O., Adesina, J. M., Ewulo, B. S. and Ojeniyi, S. O.
The health implication of deficiencies of vital nutrients could be supplemented by taking vegetable which are highly nutritious and easily affordable. An experiment was conducted at the Teaching and...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Effect of Water Hyacinth (eichhornia Crasspies) Manure on the Performances and Yield of Okra (abelmoschus Esculentus) (l.)moench

Authors: Sanni, K. O., Adesina, J. M. and Ewulo, B. S.
Water hyacinth is one of the most economically damaging weeds and all efforts to control it met with little success. An experiment was conducted during the 2011 cropping season at Lagos State...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Evaluation of Integrated Application of Urea and Animal Manure

Authors: W. B. Bello and I. O. Adekunle
A study was carried out at Igboora, South-western Nigeria from 2010-2011 to examine the effect of sole use of poultry and pig manures and their fortification with N fertilizer on performance of...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Fertility Capability Classification of Acid Sands (Soils) as Influenced by Parent Materials in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Authors: B. T. Udoh, A. O. Ogunkunle and U. S. Akpan
Fertility capability classification (FCC) was carried out using data obtained from a field survey of acid sands soils in the Niger Delta area of Akwa Ibom State. The soils were studied on the basis...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Phosphorus Availability from Thermally Altered Phosphate Rock

Authors: O. O. Adesanwo, A. A. Lasisi and O. B. Ojewande
Several studies have shown that the effectiveness of phosphate rock (PR) as phosphorus source for direct application is largely determined by the extent of its dissolution in moist soil. An...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Effect of Phosphate Rock Addition on Soil Organic Matter

Authors: O.O. Adesanwo; M.T. Adetunji and Diatta
The fertilizer treatments consisted of four rates of Ogun phosphate rock (0, 30, 60 and 90 kg P ha-1) and triple super-phosphate at 40 kg P ha-1. Legume treatment consisted of Mucuna and cowpea and...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Effect of Phosphate Rock Addition on Soil Organic Matter

Authors: O.O. Adesanwo; M.T. Adetunji and S. Diatta
The fertilizer treatments consisted of four rates of Ogun phosphate rock (0, 30, 60 and 90 kg P ha-1 ) and triple super-phosphate at 40 kg P ha-1. Legume treatment consisted of Mucuna and cowpea and...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Soil Chemical Properties and Growth of Maize (zea Mays L.) as Affected by Cocoa Pod Compost Based N and P Fertilizer

Authors: Atere, C. T. and Olayinka, A.
A greenhouse soil culture experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of organo-mineral fertilizers on soil chemical properties, growth, dry matter yield and tissue nutrient contents of...
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April 1, 2013 Volume 23 | Issue 1

Characterization, Classification and Agricultural Potential of Some Selected Soils of Kwara State, Nigeria

Authors: Olaniyan, J.O.
The major soils of Kwara State were identified using the FDALR- produced soil map of Nigeria. These soils were mapped. Soil samples were taken from pedogenic horizons and analysed in the laboratory...
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