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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Pedological Characterization and Classification of Soils Underlain by Basement Complex at the Mambilla Plateau, Nigeria

Authors: Osujieke, D.N., Idoga, S., Abagyeh, S. O. I and Ugese, F. D
The study aimed to characterize and classify selected soils underlain by a basement complex at the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State Northeast, Nigeria. A total of 12 pedons were dug to represent...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Land Suitability Evaluation for the Production of Maize (zea Mays) and Groundnut (arachis Hypogaea L.) Using Parametric and Non - Parametric Methods in Mambilla Plateau, Nigeria

Authors: Osujieke, D.N., Idoga, S., Abagyeh, S. O. I. and Ugese, F. D.
The study aimed to evaluate the land suitability for the production of maize (Zea mays) and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in selected soils of the Mambilla Plateau in Sardauna local government area...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Soil Fertility and Productivity Test Analysis of Selected Soils of Evite Otu, Aguleri, Anambra East Lga, Anambra State

Authors: Adesemuyi, E. A., Okonkwo, E. I., Nwaoba, W. O. and Onwuka, M. I.
The study was carried out to assess the fertility and productivity potentials of selected soils of Evite Otu, Aguleri in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State, with a view to making adequate management...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Sustainability of Crop Production in Relation to Landscape Position and Soil Properties in Isiama, Abia State.

Authors: Adesemuyi, E. A., Iroha, J. N. and Chukwu, G. O.
The research was carried out at Isiama in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria to examine the relationship between landscape positions and some selected soil properties. The...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Forms of Zinc, Cobalt, and Chromium in Soils Cultivated to Oil Palm and Rubber in the Rainforest

Authors: Emomu Adams and Ehis-Iyoha Esohe
The study aimed to determine the status of six forms of Zinc (Zn), Cobalt (Co), and Chromium (Cr) in soils cultivated for Oil palm and Rubber in the rainforest belt of Nigeria. Soils were collected...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Biofortification of Agricultural Effluents on Translocation and Accumulation of Micronutrients Content in Cucumber (cucumis Sativus) Plants Grown in a Coastal Plain Sand Soil South - South Ecological Zone, Nigeria.

Authors: Ernest U. Eteng
The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of agricultural effluents on Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn, partitioned in cucumber plants. Eight treatments, cassava mill effluent (CME), palm oil mill effluent...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Evaluation of Farmyard Manure and Urea on Growth, Yield and Cost Benefits of Rice (zea Mays L) (oryza Sativa L) in Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria.

Authors: Olowoake A.A., Afe, A.I., Ojo, J.A., Yusuf, T. M. and Subair, S.K.
Chemical fertilizers are become more and more expensive, making them unaffordable for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. This study compared the combined effects of farmyard manure and inorganic...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Characterization and Classification of Some Flood Plain Soils in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

Authors: Azagaku E.D., Usman J. and Ogbu O.J
Soils of GidanTindi and Jangwa flood plains, Awe Local Government Area of Nassarawa State were studied using the reconnaissance method of soil survey with a view to characterized, classify and...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Use of Point - Based Pedotransfer Function to Predict Field Capacity of the Soil in Nsukka Area, Southeast Nigeria.

Authors: Obidike-Ugwu, E. O., Obi, M.E. and Anikwe, M.A.N.
Point-based pedotransfer functions are attractive for modelling soil water content; however, they have not been widely applied to predict field capacity (FC) of weathered tropical ultisols....
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Suitability Evaluation for Elaeis Guineensis, Cocos Nucifera and Theobroma Cacao Cultivation on Some Soils of Isua Community in Edo State, Nigeria.

Authors: Okunsebor F.E., A. S. Umweni, Agege, R.U. and Agbonfo, R.O
This study was conducted on a 128-hectare land in Isua community of Edo state to assess its suitability for Oil palm, Coconut and Cocoa cultivation. Rigid grid Soil survey methodology at detailed...
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