ABSTRACT
Organic content is a key component in improving the
hydraulic properties of the soil. This study focused on the effect of poultry
manure on the hydraulic properties of soil samples collected within Umudike
region. The predominant soil after analysis was found to be sandy loam. The
soil samples were treated with poultry manure at different doses; 105kg/tn,
210kg/tn, 315kg/tn 41 0kg/tn and a control sample to monitor the effect of the
poultry manure application. The results obtained from the hydraulic properties
of the soil were used to determine the available water, saturation point,
wilting point and water holding capacity. The result of the available water was
found to be highest in sample 410kg/tn at 11% while the control had the least
at 7%. This result indicates an improvement in the soil hydraulic properties
and water readily available to plants when used in the farm. It is therefore
recommended that farmers employ the use of poultry manure to improve soil
hydraulic properties.
UDOYE, C (2021). Effect Of Poultry Manure On Soil Hydraulic Properties. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-poultry-manure-on-soil-hydraulic-properties-7-2
CHINECHEM, UDOYE. "Effect Of Poultry Manure On Soil Hydraulic Properties" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 17 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-poultry-manure-on-soil-hydraulic-properties-7-2. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
CHINECHEM, UDOYE. "Effect Of Poultry Manure On Soil Hydraulic Properties". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 17 Nov. 2021. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-poultry-manure-on-soil-hydraulic-properties-7-2 >.
CHINECHEM, UDOYE. "Effect Of Poultry Manure On Soil Hydraulic Properties" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-poultry-manure-on-soil-hydraulic-properties-7-2