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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Land Use/land Cover Change Detection in Ikwuano Area, Abia State Nigeria Using Landsat Data

Authors: Nuga, B.O. and Akinbola G.E.
The use of remotely sensed data through Geographic Information System template for land use evaluation and classification is relatively cheap with less drudgery. Landsat satellite imageries covering...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Erodibility and Gully Erosion in Relation to Soil Properties in Akwa Ibom State, South Eastern, Nigeria

Authors: Ogban P. I. and Edoho, I. J.
This study was conducted to evaluate soil physical and chemical properties in relation to erodibility and gully erosion in Akwa Ibom State, South eastern Nigeria. The locations of study were three...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Microaggregate Stability and Organic Carbon Fractions of a Tropical Loamy Sand Amended with Pig - Composted Manure O

Authors: J. K. Adesodun and O. S. Adekonoj
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is important in restoration of microaggregate stability of tropical soils. This study evaluated effect of pig-composted manure applied at 0, 5, 10 and 15 Mg ha-1 to...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Improving the Physical Properties of a Degraded Alfisol in Nigeria Using Organic Amendments for Profitable Okra Production

Authors: Oshunsanya, S.O.
Experiments were conducted between 2007 and 2008 to determine the optimum rate of organic fertilizer (OF) for okra production and to evaluate residual effects of OF on soil physical properties. Six...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Yield Response of Maize (zea Mays L.) and Soil Nutrients to Time and Methods of Npk Application

Authors: B. Osundare
A study was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, during early 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons to determine the effects of time and methods of NPK...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Spatial Variability of Micronutrients in Termite Infested Soil Formed on Nupe Sandstone in the Guinea Savanna Region of Nigeria.

Authors: Obi , J. C. and Ogunkunle , A. O
Soil micronutrients are nutrients required by plants in small quantity. They affect plant growth either directly or indirectly. Availability of these elements for crop growth and development may be...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Effect of Heavy Metal Contamination on Microbial Population, Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization in Soil Planted to Legumes

Authors: Soretire, A.A., Adesodun, J.K. and Oludemi, B.M.
This study was carried out to investigate the effects of heavy metal contamination on the microbial population, organic carbon and nitrogen mineralization in the soil planted to legumes. Two heavy...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Agronomic and Economic Evaluation of Different Conservation and Conventional Farming Practices on a Sandy Clay Loam Soil at Minna, Nigeria

Authors: Odofin, A. J. , Kaure, I. G. , Tanko, L. and Edoga, R. N.
Field trials were carried out in 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons to compare manual ridging (control) with ten conservation and conventional farming practices. The zero tillage treatments recorded...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Crop Residue Management Effects on Runoff and Maize Performance in the Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria

Authors: Ahaneku , I. E. and M. Y. Kasali
The effects of different residue management techniques on runoff, growth and yield of maize (Zea mays. L) were evaluated in a sandy loam soil (Typic haplustalf) at Ilorin, Nigeria, using maize stover...
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August 1, 2011 Volume 21 | Issue 2

Integrated Nutrient Application Effect on Npk Absorption and Root Yield of Sweet Potato (ipomoea Batatas (l) Lam) in a Tropical Ultisol

Authors: N.A. Onunka, V.E. Osodeke, D. O. Asawalam and C. N. Ebeniro
A field trial was conducted at National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State Nigeria, in 2004/2005 cropping seasons. The aim was to determine the effect of integration and time of...
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