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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

Fertility Status of Fadama Soils in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

Authors: Ojobor, Smart Augustine and Aimufia, Precious Nosakhare
An experiment investigated the fertility status of fadama soils in the Asaba environment, Delta State. The study area was divided into twelve blocks, and ten representative soil samples were taken...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Application of Semivariogram Model to Quantify Spatial Variability of Soil Properties in a Forested Tropical Soil.

Authors: Obidike-Ugwu, E. O., Ogunwole, J. O. , Odunze, A. C. , Nwafor, O. E. and Ariwaodo, J. O.
Accurate evaluation of spatial variability of soil properties is one of the key components of ecosystem management. The conventional analytical and semivariogram methods were used to analyze data to...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Comparative Effects of Two Formulated Agricultural Wastes and Inorganic Fertilizer on the Performance of Tomato (solanum Lycopersicum L.) on a Derived Savanna Alfisol

Authors: Aboyeji, C. M., Akodu, F. O and Ige, S. A
A potted experiment was conducted during the 2020 and 2021 cropping seasons at the screen house of the Research Farm of the Bio-fuel and Alternate Renewable Energy Ltd, Edidi, Kwara State, in the...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Soils of the Degraded Derived Savanna Land in Southwest Nigeria: Distribution, Morphology and Sustainable Climate–smart Land Use Plan

Authors: Temitope Okusami A
Southwest Nigeria belongs to the humid tropical climate with a Wet/Dry Forest and a Derived savanna. The studied site is under the latter ecosystem (located around Ilero, 08.05N/03.22E in Kajola...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Magnesium Forms in Bulk and Grain Size Fractions of Soils of Contrasting Land - Uses in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Uzoho B. U, Irokwe I. F., and Okoli N. H.
Magnesium contents in bulk and grain size soil fractions from 2 soil depths (0-20 and 20-40 cm) of 5 land uses (Yam, fluted pumpkin, cassava, pineapple and plantain) in three locations (Amuzari,...
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April 1, 2022 Volume 32 | Issue 1

Contamination Status and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Wetland Soil, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria

Authors: Olatunde, K.A., Adekola, M.B., Jimmy, T.A., Koko, O.O., Ekhator, F.O. and Adekunle A.A.
Wetlands are one of the most productive habitats globally, with socio-cultural and economic relevance. They are, however, at risk of heavy metal contamination. This study investigated metals...
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December 1, 2021 Volume 31 | Issue 3

Cowpea (vigna Unguiculata [l] Walp) Response to the Application of Npk Fertilizer in a Ferric Luvisol

Authors: Obianuju Chiamaka Emmanuel, Olayiwola Akin Akintola , Dorcas Tinuke Ezekiel-Adewoyin , Francis Marthy Tetteh
This study evaluated the response of cowpea to nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizer applications in a ferric luvisol of the Guinea Savanna zone of Ghana, West Africa. The...
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December 1, 2021 Volume 31 | Issue 3

Effects of Conservation Tillage, Phosphorus and Variety on Selected Soil Physical Properties and Cowpea Productivity at Minna in Nigeria’s Southern Guinea Savanna

Authors: Odofin, A.J., Okpoho, N.A. and Bala, A.
This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of conservation tillage, inorganic phosphorus fertilizer and variety on soil physical properties and cowpea productivity at Minna in the Southern...
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December 1, 2021 Volume 31 | Issue 3

Biochar and Composted Poultry Manure Causes on Immobilization and Migration of Heavy Metals in Maize Plants Beside a Mining Site.

Authors: Okoro, I. G.; Nwachukwu, O. I
Mining sites in Amagu-Enyigba Ebonyi state Nigeria have deposits of heavy metals especially lead and zinc. Most crops grown in such sites are always hyperaccumulators of these metals. It is against...
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