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This study examined the role of extreme rainfall events in gully erosion formation at Umuhute/Umuaroko-Ahiaeke, Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State. The specific objectives...
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Information on soil properties and distribution is critical for making decisions with regard to crop production and mitigating land degradations. This study was conducted to examine the...
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Batch sorption and incubation experiments were carried out in the Soil Science Laboratory of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) to evaluate the effect of cow dung,...
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The ability to maximally harness the potential of any soil begins with a proper evaluation and correct classification of that soil. Soils have a variety of uses which include (but not...
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Soil acidity has remained a major yield limiting factor for crop production worldwide, and in Umudike Southeastern Nigeria, where the soils are characterized by high acidity and low...
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A soil survey and fertility mapping of Okoko Item in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State,was carried out for efficient fertilizer use and crop production. The study was undertaken...
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This study was conducted to determine the physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of soils as well as the distribution of` phosphorus (P) forms in soils supporting rice production...
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Characterization, classification and evaluation of soils in Osisioma Ngwa, South Eastern Nigeria was carried out. A preliminary reconnaissance survey delineated the study area into...
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The effect of sesquioxides and carbon content on soil structural stability was carried out on soil samples collected from four plantation land use systems (cocoa, coconut, oil palm and...
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This study was carried out to determine the effect of municipal waste disposal on some selected soil physical and chemical properties, heavy metals and micronutrient contents of the soil...
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Erodibility potentials of soils of different parent materials under different land uses in Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria were studied. Soil samples were collected from four different...
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Land suitability of Okoko Item in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State for sustainable rice (Oriza sativa (L.) and Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) production was conducted. Free method...
Water is one of the most crucial inputs in agricultural production and as such needs to be utilized judiciously. The effect of land use on the water transmission properties of...
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A survey of soils of Ulakwo, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, was conducted to characterize and evaluate the suitability of the soils for sustainable production of oil palm....
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A field study was undertaken to characterize, classify and evaluate the suitability of some wetland soils of Akwa Ibom State for wetland rice, cassava and maize production. The study area...
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A study was conducted to characterize, classify and assess the potential of the soils of a toposequence for sustainable crop production in Okwulaga Afaraukwu in Umuahia North Local...
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Bioaugumentation with selected bacteria in regenerating soil degraded by granite at umuoghara Ezza, Nigeria. The study aimed to identify and characterize the dominant bacteria specie...
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Soil erosion is the physical removal of topsoil by water flowing over and through the soil profile. Erodibility of soil is a major consideration in helping the government to identify...
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Evaluation of the main soil physical and chemical properties which influence macro and micro aggregate stability of some top soils were made. The top (0-20 cm) soil samples were collected...
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The study was carried out to assess the physic-chemical properties of gully eroded soil in Isiukwuato, Abia State. The soil samples were collected from the top, middle and bottom. Five...
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A research study of MOUAU oil palm plantation in South Eastern Nigeria was conducted to characterize, classify and evaluate the capability of land for oil palm Three...
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An incubation study was conducted at Michael Okpara University of Agricu1tur, Umudike Soil Science Laboratory from April to June 2013 to assess the effect of biochar, ash and lime on...
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Pot experiment was conducted at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Urnudike green house to study the influence of combined use of poultry manure and wood ash on soil properties...