Soil Science

273 works in Soil Science

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LAND USE ON SOME SELECTED PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND MICRO-AGGREGATE STABILITY INDICES IN TWO AGRO-ECOLOGICAL ZONES IN EKITI STATE, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT A study was conducted to investigate changes that may occur in the soil

THE EFFECT OF LAND USE ON SOIL AGGREGATE STABILITY AND SOIL CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN SOME SELECTED SOILS OF SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA

Abstract The Information on the effect of different land use systems on the aggre

LNFLUENCE OF BIOCHAR ON VEGETABLE (Amaranthus viridis) UPTAKE ON CADMIUM CONTAMINATED SOIL

ABSTRACT Cadmium (Cd) is a common  environmental contaminant found in soils. Unli

EFFECT OF MEXICAN SUNFLOWER (Tithonia diversifolia) MULCH ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.)

ABSTRACT Greenhouse study was conducted at Federal University Oye- Ekiti, Departm

LAND EVALUATION STUDIES OF SOME SELECTED SOILS IN IKOLE SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Sustainable use of soils requires in-depth knowledge of the formation, g

EFFECT OF LAND USE ON SOIL CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN SOILS OF THE DESERT MARGIN IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Exploring the impact of changes in land use in soils of the desert margi

EFFECT OF DRIP IRRIGATION FREQUENCY AND MULCHING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

ABSTRACT Field experiment was conducted to evaluate the combined effects of drip

VARIATION IN BULK DENSITIES, ORGANIC CARBON AND WATER TRANSMISSION PROPERTIES UNDER FIVE DIFFERENT LAND USE TYPES IN IKOLE LGA OF EKITI STATE

ABSTRACT Management practices to adopt in improving the land productivity has alw

SOIL CARBON VARIABILITY ACROSS DIFFERENT AGRICULTURAL LAND USE TYPES IN IKOLE-EKITI, EKITI STATE.

ABSTRACT This research was conducted in Ikole-Ekiti to evaluate the effects of fo

THE EFFECT OF LAND USE ON THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND ORGANIC CARBON OF SELECTED SOILS IN EKITI STATE

ABSTRACT Forest soils in Ekiti state western Nigeria are destroyed due to agricul

DEPTH AND TOPOGRAPHIC POSITION EFFECTS ON DISTRIBUTION OF SOIL ORGANIC CARBON IN RELATION TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT IN IKOLE-EKITI, EKITI STATE.

Abstract Anthropogenic activities can destroy or drastically reduce the organic c

Introduction and Participatoryevaluation of Exotic Cultivars of Pepper (Capsicum Spp.) among Small Holder Farmers in South- Western Nigeria

Abstract. Pepper (Capsicum spp.) production by farmers in southwestern Nigeria is

CONTRIBUTION OF ORGANIC MATTER TO THE CATION EXCHANGE CAPACITY OF SOME SOILS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The relative contributions of clay and organic matter to the cation exch

Mineralogy of clay components of Aquic Arenic Paleudults soils of Akpamkpa, Southeastern Nigeria

Background and Objective: Aquic Arenic Paleudults soils are developed at valley b

Predictive Mapping of Soil Properties for Precision Agriculture Using Geographic Information System (GIS) Based Geostatistics Models

In precision Agriculture, geostatistical methods as a predictive tool have been e

Effect of phosphate fertilizer application on manganese adsorption by some soils in Borno state

Abstract-The  study  was  carried  out  to  investigate  the effect  of  phosphat

Distribution of Some Macro Nutrients and Chemical Properties in Some Semi-arid Soils of Borno State

The  research  was  carried  out  to  study  the  distribution  of  some  macro 

AN ASSESSMENT OF SOME SOIL QUALITY INDICATORS IN DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE A CASE STUDY OF ABOCHO, EGUME, AND OJIKPADALA

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State

ADDITION OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF POULTRY MANURE ON TOTAL HETEROTROPHIC BACTERIA IN A CULTIVATED SOIL

ABSTRACT A laboratory experiment was set up at Kogi State University Anyigba at t

EVALUATION OF SOIL FERTILITY OF SMALL SCALE FARMERS’ FIELDS IN IJUMU AREA SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH REGION, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

This study evaluates the fertility of small scale farmers’ field in Ijumu Area of

Cations Ratios Distribution in Selected Rice Soils of Ebonyi, Southeastern Nigeria

This research work was carried out on the rice soils of Ebonyi State, considering

APPLICATION OF DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL (DEM) IN SUITABILITY EVALUATION OF SELECTED SOILS OF IKWO – SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA FOR RICE PRODUCTION

The study was carried out at Agubia Ikwo in Central Ebonyi State and aimed at usi

Manganese distribution in selected Rice soils of Ebonyi, Southeastern Nigeria

This research work was carried out on the rice soils of Ebonyi State, considering

Land evaluation, characterization and classification of soil for the proposed oil palm plantation in Ekpri Ibami, Akamkpa Local Government Area, Nigeria

Land evaluation, characterization and  classification of soil for the proposed oi

The impacts of agroforestry practices on soil fertility in rural areas

ABSTRACT The concern of humanity is the need to tackle the increasing challenges

Effects of Neem-Based Organic Fertilizer, NPK and Their Combinations on Soil Properties and Growth of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in a Degraded Ultisol of Calabar, Nigeria

A field experiment was conducted at the University of Calabar Teaching and Resear

Status and distribution of soil available micronutrients along a hillslope at Ekpri Ibami in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

A field study of the status and distribution of available soil micronutrients alo

Interaction between some soil physicochemical properties and weather variables on sub-humid tropical rainforest soils of Cross River State, Southeastern Nigeria.

The study deals with the interaction between some soil physicochemical properties

NODULATION OF COWPEA

Abstract  Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L]Walp) can obtain nitrogen from the atmosph

INFLUENCE OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON NODULATION AND YIELD OF SOYBEAN

Abstract Grain legumes are getting popular all over the world, either because of