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Greener Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Vol. 7(1), pp. 1-5, 2020 ISSN: 2384-6348 Copyright ©2020, the copyright of this article is retained by the author(s)
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Soil Fertility Status of Jega Fadama Land, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Teaching and Research Farm
Augie M.A.1*, Adegbite M.A., Sanda A.R.1, Ahmed I.1, Ibrahim M.1, and Zakari S.I.1
1Department of Soil Science, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero.
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Article No.: 091318137 Type: Research
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A survey was conducted at the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Teaching and Research Farm, in Jega fadama land Kebbi State to investigate the soil fertility status of the area. Soil samples were collected from four soil strata. From each strata, two composite samples were obtained and in each composite sample, ten borings were made using systematic random sampling, at the depth of 0-20 cm, giving a total of eight composite soil samples. The soil samples were analysed in the laboratory using standard analytical techniques. Particle size distribution, soil texture, pH, organic carbon, total N, available P, exchangeable basic cations (Ca, Mg, K and Na) and CEC were determined and the data analyzed using descriptive statistics. It was found that sand particles dominated the area with a range of 49.0 -88.2%,silt 8.1-35.5% and clay 3.7-19.4%, the soil texture was variable: sandy, sandy loam and loam. Soil organic carbon, total N and available P mean values were 3.55 g kg-1, 0.07 g kg-1 and5.86 mg kg-1, respectively. Exchangeable cations, Ca, Mg, K and Na were0.88, 0.45, 1.55 and 1.17 cmol kg-1 respectively. The soil pH was acidic (5.8) and CEC mean value was 4.92cmol (+) kg-1. It was therefore concluded that nitrogen and calcium nutrient elements were low in the area and augmenting with application of appropriate quantities of organic and inorganic fertilizers rich in N and Ca so as to increase its productivity becomes imperative. |
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Submitted: 13/09/2018 Accepted: 19/09/2018 Published: 07/05/2020 |
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*Corresponding Author Augie, M.A. E-mail: musaamaduaugi@ gmail.com
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Keywords: Depressions; hydromorphic; minerals; organic matter; strata |
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Cite this Article: Augie MA; Adegbite MA; Sanda AR; Ahmed I; Ibrahim M; Zakari SI (2020). Soil Fertility Status of Jega Fadama Land, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Teaching and Research Farm. Greener Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 7(1): 1-5. |
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