Fertility Status Of Soil In Irrigation Research Farm Of The Department Of Ag Ri Cultural Engineering At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudikie:- Tom, Owoidighe E.
ABSTRACT
The study was carried out in
Department of Agricultural and Engineering Irrigation Research Farm Michael
O/cpara University of Agricultural Umudike in Abia State. The major objectives
were stature of soil properties and fertility status of the soil. Soil samples
were collected from 120cm depth using Auger at 15cm intervals soil samples were
collected at a depth of 120cm each at four dif erent positions within the plot.
These soil samples were subjected to standard routine analysis. The physical
properties analysis reveals average value of 178.75 for DIO effective size,
uniformity coefficient of 3.294 and coefficient of curvature on the 0.834. The
bulk density rate was on the average of 4.25 with average of 4.25 with average
moisture content of 16.225%. For the chemical properties analysis the nitrate
Nitrogen gave average values of 20. 41 (leg /Acre), potassium, 10.27kg/ Acre
'and P! value was 6.5. The soil in its natural state many not effectively
supports commercial Agriculture, but with addition mulching organic and
inorganic fertilizers the fertility status can be boosted. Also careful and
well managed irrigation, drainage systems and minimum tillage, unwanted
consequences such as erosion and leaching can be avoided.
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EDEM, OWOIDIGHE. "Fertility Status Of Soil In Irrigation Research Farm Of The Department Of Ag Ri Cultural Engineering At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudikie:- Tom, Owoidighe E." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2023). Accessed 27 Apr. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/fertility-status-of-soil-in-irrigation-research-farm-of-the-department-of-ag-ri-cultural-engineering-at-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudikie-tom-owoidighe-e-7-2