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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Characterization, Classification and Suitability Evaluation of Soils on Three Geological Formations in Nsukka Area of Enugu State for Pepper Production

Authors: Umeugokwe, C.P., Ajoagu, G.M. , and Asadu, C.L.A.
This study aimed to characterize, classify, and evaluate the soils on three geological formations in Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria for pepper production. The geological formations included Upper Coal...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Kinetics of Phosphorus Sorption in Selected Soils of Southeastern Nigeri

Authors: Azu, Donatus E.O, Osodeke, V.E. Onwuka, M.I and Osisi, A.F
This study investigated the phosphorus sorption kinetics of soils of varying parent material and soil depth in south east Nigeria. The parent materials studied were: Coastal Plain Sand, Basalt, Shale...
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August 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 2

Geospatial Distribution of Soil Reaction in Central Southeastern Nigeria.

Authors: Onyechere A.U., Onweremadu E. U., Aririguzo B. N. and Ahukaemere C. M.
The study applied Geographic Information System (GIS) in the Study of Soil Acidity Distribution in Soils of Central Southeastern Nigeria from six different parent materials, namely Imo Clay Shale,...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Comparative Effect of Npk Fertilizer, Poultry Manure and Rice Mill Waste on Soil Chemical Properties, Nutrient Content and Performance of Ginger (zingiber Officinale Roscoe) in Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Okeke, V. N. and Nwangwu B. C.
The study examined the comparative effect of NPK fertilizer, poultry manure and rice mill waste on soil chemical properties, nutrient content and performance of ginger in 2018 and 2019 at the...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Geographic Information System (gis) Approach in Suitability Study of Asu River Group Soils of Old Ohaozara - Southeastern Nigeria for Rice Production

Authors: Obasi S. N. and Obasi C. C.
This research work was carried out in Ivo Local Government Area, Old Ohaozara, Southern Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria. Using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) which is a component Geographic...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Variability of Some Properties of the Nun River Plain Soils in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Authors: Dickson A. A.; Tate, J. O.; Ogboin, P. T.; Payebo, O. C. and Agbai, W. P.
Whereas studies on spatial variability of soil properties on toposequences are well documented, information on the variability of characteristics of floodplain soils is lacking. This study,...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Characterization, Taxonomic and Fertility Capability Classification of Some Soils in the Teaching and Research Farm of Taraba State University, Jalingo

Authors: Ezeaku, P.I. , Kefas, P.K ., Hashim, S.A., Ali , I.J., Gisilanbe, S.A ., Kussy, J.J ., Garpiya, B.T ., Yusuf, B ., Udoh, S ., Ezeaku, V.I. and M.A.N Anikwe
Result-oriented and competitive agricultural production system requires soil characterization and land evaluation. The soils of the Teaching and Research Farm of Taraba State University were...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Effects of Plant Mulch and Vine Care on the Growth and Yield of Cucumber (cucumis Sativus L.)

Authors: Abidemi, A. A , Ewulo, B. S. and Aiyelari, O. P. , Jiandong H.
Field experiments were conducted during the 2015 cropping seasons on a farmer’s farm, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria to study the effects of plant mulch and vine care on soil properties, leaf...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Evaluation of Furrow Infiltration by Swartzendruber and Horton’s Models in Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Authors: H.G. Aminu , O.J. Mudiare , M.A. Oyebode , A. Abdulkadir and Z. Aminu
The study aimed at evaluating two models (Swartzendruber and Horton) using furrow infiltration data measured in Samaru, Zaria. These measurements were carried out on the three-field plots A, B and C....
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Micronutrient Status of Grain Size Fractions in Soils of Land Uses in Mbano, Southeastern, Nigeria .

Authors: Uzoho B.U. and Irokwe I.F.
Micronutrient status in grain size fractions provides information on the active soil fraction and the ability for stabilization against microbial decomposition. Total, available, exchangeable and...
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