Soil Assessment of Selected Floodplain Soil in Nigeria to Support Agriculture Advancement

Kefas, Patrick Katan; Zata, A; Philip, H. J.; Ukabiala, M.E.; Ezekiel, T

doi:10.9734/ijpss/2016/25665

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“…The range of soil pH is consistent with other soils within the same agroecological zone. This range of pH is in contrast with the finding of Kefas, et al [42] who had a range of 6.6 to 7.6. The discrepancy is because some fadama soils may have higher pH than some upland soils [43].…”

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Characterization and Suitability Evaluation of Upland Soils for Maize, Cassava and Oil Palm Production in Kogi East, Nigeria

Ekeoma¹,

Alagba²

2022

J Soil Water Sci

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This research aimed at characterization and suitability evaluation of upland soils in Kogi East for maize, cassava, and oil palm production with the specific objective of optimizing production as ensuring food security in the region through adequate data generation. The survey adopted a free technique method, using four dug soil profiles denoted as 22a 1 , 22a 2 , 22a 3 and 22a 4 . The soil profiles and the environs were adequately characterized following the standard of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Among the parameters used for evaluation are soil texture, structure, bulk density, pH, organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, base saturation, and others. The results showed that Hues of 2.5 YR and 7.5 YR dominate the surface and subsurface soils. The coarse sand, fine sand, silt, and clay fractions ranged from 350 to 560 g kg -1 , 200 to 390 g kg -1 , 110 to 130 g kg -1 and 90 to 130 g kg -1 with mean values of 468, 295, 120 and 110 at the surface soils, respectively. Among the list of the chemical characteristics, the pH (H 2 O) was higher at the surface soils, having a mean value of 5.4, than at the subsurface soils with a mean value of 5.6 while the percentage base saturation ranged from 25 to 63% and 13 to 70% with mean values of 42% and 29% at the surface and subsurface soils, respectively. By qualitative approach, the soils are currently not suitable for maize, cassava and oil palm owning to fertility limitations.

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Characterization and Suitability Evaluation of Upland Soils for Maize, Cassava and Oil Palm Production in Kogi East, Nigeria

Ekeoma¹,

Alagba²

2022

J Soil Water Sci

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“…This showed the impact of flooding effects on physical properties of sampled soils that tend to increase some properties than others across the study area. This agrees with findings made by Kefas et al (2016) that as results of flood, some physical properties of soils tend to disproportionally increase than others. Likewise, the study by Weil and Brady (2016) indicated that there are high chances that flooding alter the physical properties of soils, where some will sharply rise above others.…”

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confidence: 93%

Assessment of the Properties of Soil in Flooded and Upland Forest Areas in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria

Danjuma¹

2021

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Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters in the world, claiming more lives and causing more property damages than any other natural phenomena. In recent times, the incidence of flooding across Nigeria has left both the government and the governed devastated. It is no longer news that flooding and its attendant consequences are injurious to man while the spatial dimensions are often not mapped. This study, therefore, Analysis of Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils in flooded and Upland Forest areas of Yola-North. Flood analysis for low, medium and high flow regimes showed that physical and chemical properties of soils are being affected. Longitudinal and cross section profiles depict the trend in which sediment loads are transported by flood and presence of boulders along the Benue channel. Sustainable measures such as review of Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) 1999 flood combat measures, dredging of the Benue and relocation of people living near river banks were suggested for the management of flooding in Adamawa State

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“…P4 have structure of weak sub angular blocky to fine weak sub angular blocky in the surface and subsurface changing to fine single grain or granular. Kefas et al (2016) reported similar results. The pattern of the structure is not the same within the two pedons and this could be attributed to the nature of how materials were being deposited seasonally.…”

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Morphological Variations of Soils in Alluvial Floodplain of Sokoto Northwest Nigeria

2023

AJBAR

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This study investigated the morphological characteristics of soils formed under alluvial floodplain conditions in the Rabah District of Sokoto state, covering an area of 170ha. Six mapping units were identified, and twelve pedons were excavated and analyzed from different depths within each unit. RBH5, covering 54ha, was the dominant unit, while Tsallaken Diga, with 7ha, had the least coverage. Soil morphology varied with depth (1.2m -2m), showing gleying in all units except RBH3. Gleyed horizons exhibited dark grey colors with mottles in various shades. Matrix soil colors ranged from 10YR, 7.5YR to 5YR, textures from clay loam to loam, and soil structures varied from fine angular blocky to very fine angular blocky due to seasonal flooding. Lithological discontinuity was observed in RBH4, RBH5, and RBH6, while illuvial processes led to the accumulation of subsurface clay horizons (Bt) in most pedons. Cracking due to shrinkage and swelling of high-activity clay was noted in RBH1 and RBH3. The study concludes that repeated flooding events cause variations in alluvial soils, affecting horizon distribution and morphological properties, ultimately impacting soil texture and structure. Effective management is crucial for maintaining agricultural productivity and sustainability in flood-prone areas

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Soil Assessment of Selected Floodplain Soil in Nigeria to Support Agriculture Advancement

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Characterization and Suitability Evaluation of Upland Soils for Maize, Cassava and Oil Palm Production in Kogi East, Nigeria

Characterization and Suitability Evaluation of Upland Soils for Maize, Cassava and Oil Palm Production in Kogi East, Nigeria

Assessment of the Properties of Soil in Flooded and Upland Forest Areas in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria

Morphological Variations of Soils in Alluvial Floodplain of Sokoto Northwest Nigeria

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