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Colloquia Soil Science Volume 44 , 2020

Comparative analysis of different handling methods and exposure time on the chemical properties of cow dung used as a source of soil nutrient.
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Pages : 1 - 8
Hassan .A .B, Hussain Tanko .O, Chinedu Valentine .U

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Fertility status of selected soils developed on shale and sandstone parent materials in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 9 - 14
Afu,S.M.,Olim, D.M., Akpa, E. A. and Nwangwu, B.C.

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Evaluation of soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen as influenced by groundnut genotypes and n fertilizer in a Northern Guinea Savannah Alfisols.
Original Research
Pages : 15 - 20
Agah, B.U., Idehen, E.O., and Omeke, J.O

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Integrated application of drones for soil management and precision agriculture in Nigeria
Review
Pages : 21 - 30
Agbakoba Augustine Azubuike, Ema Idongesit Asuquo, Agbakoba Victor Chike

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Mapping and classification of a 100 hectare land at uzanu community, Edo state, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 31 - 39
Lucky Agbogun*, A.S. Umweni, Kadiri O.H. and Faith Okunsebor

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The effect of some selected physical properties on the infiltration rate of the soils of Obufa Esuk Orok in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 40 - 46
Akpa, E. A*, Afu, S. M and Olim, D. M

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Assessment of farmers' perception of the rice pest and disease incidence in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, Southeastern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 47 - 54
Ifejimalu Augustine Chukwuemeka

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Response of maize to different levels of biochar and compost in a Savanna Alfisol at Samaru, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 55 - 61
Ayorinde M.O, Ogbole A . M and I. M. Haruna

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Variability in particle size distribution at sector one of Watari Irrigation Scheme, Kano State Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 62 - 66
Bashir A.Y, Samndi A.M & Moji K.T

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Degradation assessment of fallowed and cultivated soils of Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State.
Original Research
Pages : 67 - 70
Awwal, A.Y., Onokebhagbe, V.O., and Adegboye K.A.

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Assessment of supplemental irrigation rate and planting date on water use efficiency of Potato in Kuru, Jos, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 71 - 75
Dayok, S.T., Agbe, P.I., Gani, A.T. and Tetok, N.I.

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Soil properties and agronomic performance of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench), as affected by NPK 15:15:15 and poultry manure application in Benin City, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 76 - 81
Edmond Osemwengie Airueghian, James Osaretin Ehigiator1, Rahmatulai Adams, and Melvin Osaretin Obasigie, Osagie Emmanuel Edebiri

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Prediction of infiltration rates of fallow and cultivated soils in Minna, Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 82 - 86
Eze, P. C. and Musa, J. J.

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Comparative effect of boiler ash-urea mixture on soil properties, growth, and yield of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta)
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Pages : 87 - 92
Ezema, R. A. * Omeje, T.E., Onunwa, A.O. Ifejimalu, A.T.C.. and Obikwe Amara .

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Effect of rice milling activities on water qualities in a major rice producing area of Southeastern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 93 - 103
Ifejimalu Augustine Chukwuemeka

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Synergistic effect of sawdust and poultry manure on some soil chemical properties of Ultisol at Umudike Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 104 - 111
Iroegbu, Chidinma. S and Asawalam, Damian, O2

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Agronomic potentials of boiler ash derived from oil palm wastes as fertilizer, soil amendment, and liming materials.
Original Research
Pages : 112 - 118
Ezema, R. A. * 1, Asadu C.L.A.2, Onunwa, A.O.3, and Ifejimalu, A.T.C 4

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Restoring degraded soil through climate smart agriculture
Original Research
Pages : 119 - 124
Iyere-Usiahon, P.N.O., Ndor E, Jayeoba, O. J., and Kuje J.

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Testing the effect of AQUASORB and nitrogen rates on yield, nitrogen and water use efficiencies of wheat and hydro-physical properties of soil in Sudan Savanna, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 125 - 132
Idris .S, Ibrahim .T, Yahaya .S.M, Adamu .M.

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Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Some Growth Parameters of Maize (Zea mays L)and Soil Physicochemical Properties.
Original Research
Pages : 133 - 136
Chime E.U, Nweke I.A and Ibeh C.U

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Agricultural engineering techniques and climate smart farming practices as tools in combating climate change and food insecurity.
Original Research
Pages : 138 - 145
Agbapuonwu, F

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Determination of Nitrogen Mineralization in an Open dumpsite soil treated with poultry manure in Anyigba, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 146 - 150
Akande, G.M., Muminah, S., Adebisi, S.L., and Audu, A.

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Impact of municipal solid waste disposal on concentrations of heavy metals from soils in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Original Research
Pages : 151 - 155
Audu, A., Okoh, M.O, Otene, I.J.J, Idajili, N.O, Akande, G.M., Malgwi, O. D, Amhakhian, S.O, and Muhammed, B.

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Soil suitability evaluation of Babayau flood plain for selected arable crop cultivation in Ardo-kola, Taraba State, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 156 - 165
Gisilanbe, S.A., Musa, H., Musa, U.A. and Musa, S.A

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Effect of bioslurry application on soil chemical properties and growth of maize (Zea mays L.) in an Alfisol in Maiduguri area, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 166 - 173
Adam Lawan Ngala, Auwal Bukar Bularafa, and Aishatu Buba

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Influence of swine manure and NPK fertilizers on the growth and yield of selected plantain (Musa spp) genotypes in the rainforest zone of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 174 - 179
Idehen, E. O. and Molindo, W.A

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Effect of rice milling activities on water quality in a major rice producing area of Southeastern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 180 - 189
Ifejimalu Augustine Chukwuemeka

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Effects of mulch types on soil physicochemical properties, carbon sequestration, growth and yield of Bambara groundnut [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.] in Agbani Area Enugu State
Original Research
Pages : 190 - 197
Ikenganyia, E. E. , and Anikwe, M. A. N.

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Response of cocoyam (Xanthosoma mafafa) growth parameters and yield and soil physical properties of Ultisol to organic wastes at Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 198 - 203
Iroegbu, C. S, Asawalam, D, O, Dada, O. A and Orji, J. E and Anikwe M. A. N.

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Assessment of aggregate stability and soil organic carbon sequestration in Alfisols of Guinea Savanna
Original Research
Pages : 204 - 211
Malgwi, O. D, Odunze, A.C., Aminu, A and Otene J.J

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Biological N fixation and N balance of groundnut genotypes (Arachis hypogea L.) as influenced by temperature and rainfall in two savannahs of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 212 - 219
Moji K. T., Jibrin M. J., Umar F. G. AND Bashir A. Y.

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Characterization and classification of selected soil under different land fallow length in an Ultisol in a humid tropical environment.
Original Research
Pages : 220 - 227
Nkwopara U. N., Ahukaemere C. M., Ezekwere C. O., Onwudike S. U., Osisi A. F.

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Chemical properties of a watershed prone to erosion along Nworie river banks in Owerri-Imo State, Southeast Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 228 - 236
Nwosu T. V, Nnabuihe E.C, Okafor M.J, Ekpe I.I

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Assessment of nutrient availability in soil separates as influenced by land use
Original Research
Pages : 237 - 242
Dayo-Olagbende, G. O., *Akingbola, O.O., Begusa, F. E., Ewulo, B. S. and Ojeniyi, S. O.

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Effect of different combinations of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources on growth and pod yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Minna, Niger State.
Original Research
Pages : 243 - 248
Ibrahim H. , Aniyikaye R., Adewoyin D. T. E., Osunde A. O., Bala A.

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Effect of Tillage Practices on Selected Soil Properties in Makurdi, Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 249 - 0
Usman, M., Ali, A., Agber, P.I. and Olatunji, O

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Genesis, classification and evaluation of soils formed from diorite gneiss for sustainable land use in South-Western Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 255 - 262
Are, K.S., Ande, O.T., Ojo, A.O., Tobore, A., Fademi, I.K., Ogunweide, T.A. and Odunjo, T.E.

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Growth and yield responses of high-density coverage sweet potato to liming and fertilizer combinations for sandy-loam Ultisols at Nsukka, southeastern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 263 - 269
Nnadi A.L., Nnanna P.I., Onyia V.N., *Obalum S.E. and Igwe C.A.

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Effects of coffee and rubber plantations on the physico-chemical properties of an Ultisol in Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 270 - 276
Nnaji, G. U., Agubuche, C. M. and Omeke, J. O.

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Impact of organic mulches on weed suppression and soil quality conservation potentials in Calabar, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 277 - 288
Okon, Paul B., Nwagwu, Francis A. and Okon, Afiong P.

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Influence of slope positions and depths on distribution of some soil physicochemical properties along an urban hill under forest watershed
Original Research
Pages : 289 - 297
Nwite, J. N.

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Nitrogen uptake and grain yield of some maize (Zea mays L.) varieties under low urea application to soil in Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 298 - 303
Ogeh, J. S, Ehigiator, J. O, Nnah, M. B and Ezekie P. O.

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Comparison of various methods for land suitability evaluation for onion and tomato production at Bayero University Orchard Kano State, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 304 - 311
Magaji M. J. , Pantami S. A., Samndi A. M., Lawan B. A., Mustapha A. A., Modibbo A. , Mukhtar A. A. , and Buji I. B.

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Response of Corchorus olitorius L. to application of poultry and little brown bat (Myotis Lucifugus) droppings in Mokwa sothern guinea savannah agro ecological zone of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 312 - 318
Mohammed, A., Alhassan, J. K., Sodah, M. G. and Mohammed, T.

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Soil characterization and classification of selected agro ecological zones of Northern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 319 - 329
Muhammed, B., Samndi, A.M., Otene, .J.J., Audu, A., Okoh, M.O., Malgwi, O. D, and Adava, I.O.

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The relationship between soil management and food security in Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 330 - 333
Eze Comfort N. and Chude Victor O.

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Symbiotic Properties of Rhizobia Isolates Obtained from Birnin Gwari and Shika in Kaduna State, Northern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 334 - 340
Abdulazeez, O.S, Bolarinwa, T.S, , Uzoma, A.O., Salaudeen, M.T. and Bala, A.

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Effect of system of rice intensification (SRI) and conventional farmer’s practice on some soil quality indicators in Dutse, Sudan Savannah Zone of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 341 - 346
Abdulkareem, J. H.*, Girei, A. H. and Ismail, I. A.

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Changes in chemical and biological properties during co-composting of swine dung and different plant materials
Original Research
Pages : 347 - 355
Abigail Oluremi Ojo, Azarel Caldbak Oladotun Uthman

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Effect of changes in land use pattern on selected soil properties In Northern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 356 - 363
Abubakar, F.*, N. Abdu and Abdulkareem, J. H

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Evaluation of Lower Niger River Floodplain Soils of Bayelsa State, Southern Nigeria for their cropping capabilities
Original Research
Pages : 364 - 379
Achimota, A. Dickson, F.K. and Aruleba, J.

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Carbon and man in the 21st Century: trees as a tool for climate manipulation towards a sustainable environment
Original Research
Pages : 380 - 387
Adiaha, M.S., Chude,V.O., Nwaka, G.I.C. , Oku E. E. and Ojimiwe, K.O.

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Assessment of pH and microbial properties of limestone and basement complex soils derived from Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State.
Original Research
Pages : 388 - 395
Akpan, J.F., 2Njoku, N. R. and 1Ochim, E.

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Effect of Trichoderma inoculated organic manure on water retention characteristics of two texturally contrasting soils in Nsukka, Southeastern, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 396 - 404
Azuka, C.V. and Oka, S. C

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A Review of the menace of soil erosion in Nigeria with specific reference to Southeastern States
Original Research
Pages : 405 - 414
Chude, V.O1, Ezendu C.O., Ugadu, M.E and Adiaha, M.S

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The effect of different cropping systems at different slope positions on selected soil chemical properties in lowland area of Ishiagu southeastern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 415 - 420
Nwite J.C.

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Planting date and manure sources; options for sustainable soil health management and yield response of soybean (Glycine Max (L)
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Pages : 421 - 428
Nwite, J. C

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Identification of predominant Bacillus spp under different vegetation types via 16S rRNA gene sequencing technique
Original Research
Pages : 429 - 435
Ogbemudia. I., Edosa, V. I. O, and Oghenerugba. F.

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Organic amendment and soil moisture of an ultisol: effects on nitrogen mineralization
Original Research
Pages : 436 - 440
Okoh, M.O., Audu, A., Otene, .J.J., Adama, H.O., Muhammed, B., Malgwi, O. D, and Adava, I.O.

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Physicochemical properties of wetland soils developed on basement complex and coastal plain sands in Cross River State, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 441 - 446
Olim, D.M., Afu,S.M. and Akpa, E. A.

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Environmental health hazard of improper disposal of cell phone chargers in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 445 - 448
Olubadewo, Wuraola Olamide

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nfluence of fertilizer microdosing on soil fertility status, growth and yield of Solanum macrocarpon in Southwest Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 449 - 456
Oluwaponle Ifeoluwa Adesewa, 2Akinremi Omotayo Rashidat and 3Idowu Mary Kemi

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Effect of artisanal mining on sediment quality in Southwest Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 457 - 463
Onmonya Yvonne A., Umeobika Valentine C., Oderinde Oluwatosin L

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Pedo-genetic characteristics and classification of soils of Wukari urban, Northeast Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 464 - 470
Osujieke, DNN, Idoga, S., Imadojemu, PEE, Igomu, EAA, Ibe, K

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Effect of biochar fortified with urea on soil properties and nutrient uptake of Amaranthus cruentus in Calabar, South-eastern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 471 - 477
Otobong B. Iren, Victoria F. Ediene, Mmadara I. Umanah and Victor D. Udoh

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Sesquioxide characterization of some pedons derived from the basement complex parent material of Northwest Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 478 - 486
Shobayo A.B. and Yau, S.L.

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Assessment of phosphorus leaching potentials on soil from diverse parent materials in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 487 - 492
Sunday, A. Ekpedeme, Umoh F. O, Udoh, Sifon M.

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Fractions of heavy metals in soils of selected dumpsites from Osun State, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 493 - 500
Thomas, E.Y. and Agbim, A.D.

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Effects of row arrangement of maize and groundnut intercrop on selected soil properties in Ife area, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 501 - 507
Tijani, F. O., Oyedele, D. J. Egbinola, N. B, Iwalewa,A. E., Adifagbade, K. L., Quadri, N. A., Asifatu, M. A., Aina, P. O., and Amujoyegbe, B. J.

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Infiltration and water retention characteristics of soils of Owena irrigation project site in Idanre in Ondo State
Original Research
Pages : 508 - 514
Udom B. E., Ano, A. O. and Chukwu, G. O.

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Capability assessment of arable lands of coastal plains sand, Imo State, Nigeria using land and fertility capability classification systems
Original Research
Pages : 515 - 521
Ukaegbu, E.P., Obalum, S.E., Jidere, C.M. and Osuaku, S.K.

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The effect of rice husk biochar on heavy metal content in compost derived from municipal waste
Original Research
Pages : 522 - 526
Umeugochukwu Obiageli, Anyika C. C and Eyeku Victor

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Soil chemical properties and yield response of okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus l) to different organic fertilizer sources
Original Research
Pages : 527 - 531
Unagwu, B. O. and Ayogu, R. U.

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Accumulation of heavy metals by gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus) due to artisanal gold mining in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Original Research
Pages : 532 - 537
Yahaya, Sharhabil Musa, Iwuafor, Emmanuel Nathan Oyema; and Abdu, Nafiu

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Assessment and mapping of diffuse water pollution risks of Northeast England Coast using geographical information system.
Original Research
Pages : 538 - 547
Yahaya Sharhabil Musa; 1Gowing John; and Brotherthon Robert

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Effect of different tillage systems on physical and chemical properties of a clay loam soil in semi arid Sokoto, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 548 - 551
Khalid T.Khalid, Sauwa M.M, Jibril A.J, Rabiu A.G,Balarabe A, Abdullahi M.M, Lydia T. Sangotope, Haruna A.

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Influence of different tillage practices on hydraulic properties of clay loam soil in semi arid Sokoto, Nigeria.
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Pages : 552 - 557

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Rainfall Trends: A Veritable Tool for Climate-Smart Soil Management.
Original Research
Pages : 558 - 567
Tangban, Eji Ejor and Effiom Essien Oku.

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Land use effect on micro aggregate stability of water stable aggregates from an ultisol in Southern Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 568 - 575
Osakwe, Uju, Chinwe, Ogunleye, Kayode, Samuel, Igwe, Charles Arizechukwu

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Land use effect on soil aggregate stability and soil carbon sequestration in selected locations of Southeastern Nigeria
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Pages : 576 - 585
Osakwe, U.C.*, Ogunwole J, Omoju O., Ogunleye, K.S., Oluleye, A.K., Adeyemo, A.J., Odetola K.A.

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Determination of K fertilization on the yield and nutrient uptake of maize (Zea mays . L) from three diverse parent materials in Eastern Nigeria
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Pages : 586 - 591
Umoh,F. O., Osodeke, V. E., Asawalam, D. O. and Utin, U. E

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