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Colloquia Soil Science Volume 45, 2021

Erosion Risk Assessment of the Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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Pages : 1 - 13
Dim, E., Odofin, A. J. and Ajiboye, G. A.

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Soil chemistry, soil fertility and plant nutrition System of rice intensification (sri) under different plant population compared with standard farmers’ practice in Dutse Jigawa State
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Pages : 14 - 21
Abdulkareem, J. H.*, Girei A. H., Nagwamitse, A. K.

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Soil Physical Quality and Water Retention Evaluation under Tillage and Irrigation Schedule, using RETC Model at Kwalkwalawa, Sokoto, Nigeria.
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Pages : 22 - 27
E.A Manasseh*, S.S Noma, Musa Audu, K.S Ogunleye, M. Haliru and I. Ahmed

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Plant growth-promoting bacteria; a means to improving soil fertility.
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Pages : 28 - 33
* Ojobo J.O, Jatto S.I., Okoduwa M.O And Ukwa V.C

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Assessment of spatial variability of soil nutrients in malete, Southern Guinea Savanna Zone, for arable crop production.
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Pages : 34 - 42
Alabi, K. O., Tobore, A. O., and Afe, A.I.

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Mapping soil organic carbon-soil biodiversity variability in the ecosystem-nexus of tropical soils
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Pages : 43 - 61
Adiaha, M.S.*, Chude,V.O., Agba, O. A., Nwaka, G.I.C. , Oku E. E.

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Evaluation of phosphorous fixation capacity on river alluvium, beach ridge and coastal plain sand of Akwa ibom state, Nigeria
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Pages : 62 - 67
Umoh, F. O; Essien, O. A; Osodeke V. E and Amadi, D.J.

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Effects of bioremediation on spent engine oil polluted soil using bio-stimulation, bio-augmentation and phytoremediation strategies
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Pages : 68 - 80
Agbeyegbe, O.O.; Babalola, O. A.; Adejuyigbe, C. O. and. Akintokun, A. K.

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Spatio-Temporal Assessment of land degradation in Kano State Nigeria
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Pages : 81 - 88
L.M. Maniyunda S.L. Ya’u and W.B. Malgwi

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Farmers’ practices, soil carbon amassing for climate change mitigation and sustainable production in derived Savannah, Kwara state
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Pages : 89 - 98
Folasade Mary Owoade* and Abolakale Olaolu Abolarin

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Effect of mycorrhizae on soil physical, chemical properties and nutrient uptake of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Saplings
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Pages : 99 - 103
* F.C Izevbigie, I.A Ogboghodo E.R Orhue and T. Ikuenobe

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Relationship between soil pore space indices and greenhouse gases under the influence of irri- gation water management in a rice field of Sudan Savanna soil of Nigeria
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Pages : 104 - 110
*Girei, A. H., Nabayi, A., Amapu, I.Y., Mudiare, O. J. and Abdulkadir, A.

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Assessment Of Cd, Cr, and Pb Mobility from Polluted Soil to Plants using Translocation Factor, Biological Accumulation Factor, and Biological Accumulation Coefficient
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Pages : 111 - 116
Amarachukwu Daniel, Agbim and Eunice Yemisi, Thomas

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Variation in effectiveness among seven Nigerian indigenous Rhizobia isolates on a late maturing groundnut (Arachis hypogaea l.) Genotype
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Pages : 117 - 121
A. A. Abdullahi

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Combined application of ammonium nitrate and goat manure: Effects on soil nutrients availability, okra performance and sustainable food security
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Pages : 122 - 127
Abdulraheem Mukhtar Iderawum and charles Eneminyene Friday

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Effects of Plant Mulch and Vine Care on The Growth and Yield of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
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Pages : 128 - 138
Abidemi, Abiodun Adebayo*, Ewulo, Babatunde Sunday and Aiyelari, Olaiya Peter

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Plantain peel and Tithonia diversifolia leaves as an alternative to inorganic fertilizer for improved per- formance and quality of tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
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Pages : 139 - 144
Okunlola, F. O, Aboyeji, C. M* and Afolayan, J. O

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Suitability assessment of soils developed in coarse-grained granite and gneiss in the humid rainforest area of Southwestern Nigeria
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Pages : 145 - 152
Adegbenro, R. O., Muda, S. A. Ojetade, J. O. and Amusan, A. A

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Digitisation of Soil Data Management Using Web Applications: Digital Transformation of Smyth and Montgomery (1962) Soil Classification Disc of Soil and Land Use Surveys of Central Western Nigeria as Case Study.
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Pages : 153 - 157
Adekayode, F.O. and Adekayode, S. J.

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Mineralization of fresh and dry cow dung bioslurry for improved soil fertility
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Pages : 158 - 166
Ikuoponiyi, Damilola. A. and Fawole, Oluyemisi. B.

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Performance of cured and uncured poultry dropping on amaranth (Amaranthus viridis l.) Production, shelf life and soil quality
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Pages : 167 - 172
Ade-Oluwa, O. O., *Dedan, K. N., Kuforiji, G. and Adamu, A. I.

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Soil Microbial Status under Different Land-Use and Depth in the Humid Tropical Alfisol of Akure, Southwest, Nigeria.
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Pages : 173 - 179
Adebayo Jonathan Adeyemo , Ajoke Christianah Adegayea*, Titilayo Oluwanifemi Akinduro

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Assessing the profitability of maize/cowpea mixed-intercropping as influenced by poultry manure, nitrogen management and cowpea varieties in Samaru
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Pages : 180 - 186
Agah, B.U.

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Assessment of soil health indices under three land use types
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Pages : 187 - 190
Aliku O., Aliku C. B., Ogboghodo I. A., *Ojo, A. O., Oshunsanya S. O.

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Distribution of micronutrients in some soils of basement complex and coastal plain sands of Edo State
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Pages : 191 - 195
*Amenkhienan, B. E., Isitekhale, H. H. E. and Allu, B. J.

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“I see no sea”: investigating awareness campaign on ecosystem health and food security in Osun State
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Pages : 196 - 201
Joseph B. Ayantade

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Comparative effect of urea intercalated with raw and composted poultry manure on soil properties, growth parameters and n uptake of rice (Oryza sativa)
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Pages : 202 - 208
Azeez*a, M. O, Ogunseiju J.Oa; Oyetunjib O. and Adesanwoa, O.O.

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Investigating Various Soil Types Hydraulic Properties and their Implication on Koupendri Catchment Hydrology
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Pages : 209 - 216
C.V. Azuka and C.P. Umeugokwe

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Evapotranspiration, water use efficiency and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) under varied irri- gation water volumes and different soil textural classes
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Pages : 217 - 220
*Busari M.A., Samuel A.M. and Mahmoud I.O.

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Assessment of the Level of Contamination of Soils from a Dumpsite at Onitsha, Nigeria
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Pages : 221 - 225
Chukwu, M. N., dike, J. O. and Okolo, C.G.

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Erosion Risk Assessment of the Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 226 - 232
Dim, E., Odofin, A. J. and Ajiboye, G. A.

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Influence of municipal solid waste dumpsite on soil physicochemical properties and vertical distribution of heavy metals
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Pages : 233 - 241
Ezeme, C. and *Azuka, C. V.

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Suitability evaluation of soils of okemesi association for the production of rice (oryza spp) using geographic information systems and parametric approaches
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Pages : 242 - 249
Faturoti, O. M., Amusan, A. A., Ande, O. T., Ojetade, J. O., Muda, S. A. And Orimoogunje, O. O.

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Assessment of the microbial biomass and the enzyme activity in relation to the fertility and quality of peat for sustainable Agriculture in Sepang, Malaysia
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Pages : 250 - 255
Kabir Kayode Adebayo, Roslan Bin Ismail, Olatunji Olayinka, Eliza Azura Azman, Fatima Musa

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Soil erosion as influenced by prescribed fire and grass mulch in Ile – ife , Nigeria
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Pages : 256 - 263
Rotimi George Ibitoye1*Fatai Oladapo Tijani, Omotayo Babawande Adeboye Bamikole Peter Akinde, and Durodoluwa Joseph Oyedele

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Sole and combined application of organic manures on soil chemical properties, growth and yield of golden melon (Cucumis melo L.)
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Pages : 264 - 269
*Adekiya A.O., Agbede, T.Mc. and Gbadamosi, A

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Fertility status of soils formed on a basement complex geology in Southern Guinea Savanna of central Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 270 - 277
Olowookere, B. T., Barnabas, I. Musa and Aisha Ahmad

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Land suitability evaluation for some arable crops in Southern Nigeria
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Pages : 278 - 284
Kadiri O.H, Lucky A., Okunsebor F.E., Edosa, V.I.O, Imasuen E.E., Ogbemudia I., Airueghian, E.

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Characterization and classification of soils on Agricultural landscape in Benin rainforest zone, Nigeria
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Pages : 285 - 290
Kadiri O.H, Lucky A., and Edosa V.I.O

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Effects of cow dung manure and NPK fertilizer on the growth characteristics of Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria
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Pages : 291 - 295
*Y. Mustapha, I. Manu and A.A. Gurkuma

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Effects of toposequence on physicochemical properties of selected soils formed under sedimentary parent materials in Yenegoa, Bayelsa state of Nigeria.
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Pages : 296 - 302
*A. Nkechika, A.I, Ogboghodo,P.O. Oviasogie, and S. Ovie

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Assessment of physical and hydraulic properties of soils in badly excavated and degraded site at Agu Awka, Anambra state
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Pages : 303 - 311
Nnabude, P. C.; Onunwa, A. O.*; Ijeoma, E. O.; Obalum, S.E. and Madueke, C. O.1

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Characterization and classification of floodplain soils of different geomorphic surfaces along onumirikwa River Ulakwo Owerri Southeastern Nigeria
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Pages : 312 - 318
E. C. Nnabuihe, E.U Onweremadu, C.O Madueke , T.V Nwosu, M.J Okafor, C.U Ibeh, M.N Ibigweh & C.J Nwaiwu

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Influence of conservation Agriculture on weekly soil bulk density, penetration resistance, moisture content and maize yield in Samaru, Northern Guinea of Nigeria
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Pages : 319 - 329
Ogunsola, E.O*., Ogunwole, J.O., Amapu, I.Y and Abu S.T

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Calcium and magnesium rock minerals fertilization on soils of Rhodic Paleudults
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Pages : 330 - 336
Okpamen S.U*, Oviasogie P.O, Awanlemhem B.E, and Ikyaahemba P. T.

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Influence of soil physical characteristics and drainage on land suitability for crop production in the beach sands area of Akwa Ibom state
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Pages : 337 - 346
Nnete Gibson Michael, Bassey T. Udoh and Udeme Akpan

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Effect of biochar on soil chemical properties and yield attributes of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) in an ultisol of Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria
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Pages : 347 - 356
Nwamuo, L.O and Akinmutimi, A.L.

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Irrigation practices in arid and humid tropics of Sub-Sahara Africa
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Pages : 357 - 361
Nwosu, Nkem Joseph*, Oshunsanya, Suarau Odutola and Ojo, Abisoye Oyepero

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Suitability assessment of some soils of isua community of Edo state for Elaeis guineensis, Cocos nucifera and Theobroma cacao cultivation
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Pages : 362 - 368
Okunsebor F.E., Umweni A.S., Agbogun L., and Bakare A.O.

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Effect of timing and rate of fertilizer application on yields and nitrogen use efficiency of Telfairia occidentalis in Southwest Nigeria
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Pages : 369 - 375
Olatoberu, F. T*., Idowu, M. K., Oyedele, D. J., Oladoye C. T., Akinremi, O. R., Oluwaponle, A. I., Adekunle, O. K. and Adebooye, O. C

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Phosphorus accumulation in soybean (Glycine max (l.) Merill) varieties inoculated with indigenous Rhizobial isolates in soils with low available phosphorus
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Pages : 376 - 381
Ojo Abisoye O., Dare, M. O., Olubiyi, M. R. and Olosunde*, A. A.

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Growth and uptake of N, P, K as influence by housing and packaging systems of two animal manure types under Telfairia occidentalis (Hook f.) Production
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Pages : 382 - 387
F. A. Olowokere, L. O. Odulate, C. O. Adejuyigbe and J. G. Bodunde

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Nodulation and nitrogen fixation of two cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) varieties in response to indigenous Rhizobial inoculation in the Rainforest of Nigeria
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Pages : 388 - 393
Ojo, Abisoye O., Fagbola, O., Dare, M. O., Olosunde, A. A. and *Olubiyi, M. R.

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Comparative effects of location on some soil physical properties under different land use systems
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Pages : 394 - 400
Oguike, Paul C. and Onwuka, Brown M

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Effect of poultry manure on, growth and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogeal) in Abakaliki, Southeast- ern Nigeria
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Pages : 401 - 407
Orji Jephter E. and Nwite James N.

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Comparative Studies on Soil Suitability Evaluation Guidelines for Selected Community Crops in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Southern Nigeria
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Pages : 408 - 416
Peter, K.D., and Umweni, A.S

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Pedological assessment of micronutrients levels in basement complex soils at varying slope positions and depths within a subhumid environment
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Pages : 417 - 424
Shobayo A. Babatunde

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Assessment of selected soil quality indicators under contrasting land use systems in two Agro-ecologies in Southwestern Nigeria
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Pages : 425 - 431
Shittu, K. A*. Ojeokun, O. C, Akinpelu, M. O.and Adisa, K. F

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Effects of varieties and tillage practices on soil properties and yield of sesame in Makurdi, Southern Guin- ea Savanna zone of Nigeria
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Pages : 432 - 439
Usman, M., Ali, A., Agber, P.I.and Olatunji, O

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Influence of green manure from spear grass on selected soil physical properties and maize growth in southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria
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Pages : 440 - 445
Ewetola E. A. and Isola J.O.

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Erosion Risk Assessment of the Teaching and Research Farm, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
Original Research
Pages : 446 - 452
Dim, E., Odofin, A. J. and Ajiboye, G. A.

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Effect of mycorrhizae on soil physical, chemical properties and nutrient uptake of rubber
Original Research
Pages : 453 - 457
F.C Izevbigie, I.A Ogboghodo E.R Orhue and T. Ikuenobe

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Compost stability, phytotoxicity and nutrient quality as influenced by carbon to nitrogen ratios of feedstock
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Pages : 458 - 467
Oyeyiola Y.B., J.A.I. Omueti and E.A. Ewetola

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Characterization and evaluation of soils on the coastal plain sands and sandstones of the Imo river basin, Southeastern Nigeria
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Pages : 468 - 479
Madueke, C.O., Maduekeh, E.C.b, Okore, I.K., Onunwa, A.O., Okafor, M.J., Nnabuihe, E.C., Nwosu, T.V. and Ibeh, C.U.

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Status of soil micronutrients in paddy soils of Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria.
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Pages : 480 - 485
A.A. Dogo, A.U. Dikko, M. Audu, S.B. Shamaki and M.T. Zubyr

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