ASSESSMENT OF MINED SOILS IN EROSION-DEGRADED FARMLANDS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

Authors

  • Emmanuel Uzoma Onweremadu Dr. Emmanuel Uzona Onweremadu, Soil Survey and Environment, Departament of Soil Science and Technology, Federal University of Tecnology, P.M.B. 1526 Owerri, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7213/reb.v28i65.22169

Keywords:

Degradation, Soil amendment, Soil erosion, Soil mining, Soil properties

Abstract

This study assessed degradation status of erosion devastated soils as well as ameliorative measures on such soils. Field sampling was aided by morphological landscape changes. Surface samples (0-20 cm) depth were randomly collected from two erosion units and used in conducting a greenhouse experiment using maize (Zea mays L.) as a test crop. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) and rates of ground periwinkle shells (GPS) and sewage sludge (SS) used as treatment. Treatments were replicated 9 times. Statistical tests of difference in soil properties were performed using t-statistic at p < 0.05. Status of soil degradation was evaluated using Land Degradation Index (LDI). Results showed low organic carbon content, and high bulk density and aggregate instability in eroded soils. The LDI values were high in most of physical parameters. The GPS and SS treatments significantly (p < 0.05) improved yield and soil properties except soil pH and aluminium saturation.

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Published

2006-11-24

How to Cite

Onweremadu, E. U. (2006). ASSESSMENT OF MINED SOILS IN EROSION-DEGRADED FARMLANDS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA. Revista Estudos De Biologia, 28(65). https://doi.org/10.7213/reb.v28i65.22169

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Section

Fluxo Contínuo