Cashew Growing Soils in Nigeria

Falade, J. A.

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“…This might be due to the higher food reserve of the jumbo nuts. This is also consistent with findings of [23] and [24]. Similarly, nuts sown at 2.5 cm depth produced seedlings with significantly (P = .05) higher stem diameter than those sown at deeper depths.…”

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Sowing Depths and Nut Sizes Effects on Seedling Emergence and Growth of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)

Adeyemi

Tijani-Eniola

Ibiremo

2017

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Damage on aerial cotyledons from emerging cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) by rodents severely affects seedling establishment in the field. The objective of this study was to evaluate sowing depth of cashew as a possible means of reducing pest attack and damage to seedlings during establishment via in-situ sowing. The study was conducted under shade of Gliricidia sepium trees at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) central nursery, using two nut sizes: jumbo (

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Sowing Depths and Nut Sizes Effects on Seedling Emergence and Growth of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)

Adeyemi

Tijani-Eniola

Ibiremo

2017

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“…This biotype, which was an introduction from Asian continent attracts low premium in the International market. However, with the recent introductions of the Brazilian cashew biotype (jumbo nut-size), by Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), which is now being grown by cashew farmers, the cultivation of the crop is rapidly spreading to all agro-ecologies of Nigeria [18,19].…”

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A review of research in soil fertility management and plant nutrition of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in Nigeria

Aminu¹,

Musa²,

Askira³

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World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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The paper reviewed researches conducted in soil fertility management and plant nutrition of cashew in Nigeria. It also examines the history and importance of cashew to the Nigerian economy. The paper highlights ways of improving soil fertility and plant nutrition in cashew cultivation through the use of different sources of organic fertilizers which are cheap and readily available for the farmers rather than total dependence on costly chemical fertilizers. Also highlighted, are some recommended rates of organic and inorganic fertilizers for the cultivation of cashew from research findings. The paper also discussed status of Nigeria cashew production, research efforts, achievements, constraints, and areas of possible improvement in relation to soil fertility management and plant nutrition.

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“…Studies on cocoa, kola, cashew and coffee production and fertilizer usage over the years have been mainly on macronutrients with less emphasis on micronutrient needs of the crops (Omotosho 1974;Falade 1978;Ojeniyi 1980;Chude and Obigbesan 1983;Afolabi and Egbe 1984). Hence, information dissemination to farmers on fertilizer usage for plantation crops has been majorly on macronutrient elements with no micronutrient recommendation; while most of the farmers do not even apply the recommended fertilizers due to their scarcity and lack of purchasing power as a result of low income.…”

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Micronutrient Assessment of Cocoa, Kola, Cashew and Coffee Plantations for Sustainable Production at Uhonmora, Edo State, Nigeria

Ogeh¹,

Ipinmoroti

2013

j Trop. Soils

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The micronutrient status of the soils and leaf of cocoa, kola, cashew and coffee plantations to study the soil-plant micronutrient content relationship in the plantation soils for proper management towards optimum production of the crops was investigated at Uhonmora, Edo State, Nigeria. Soil and leaf samples were collected from these plantations and analyzed according to standard laboratory procedures. The soil samples were analyzed for the micronutrients (Cu, Mn, Zn and Fe) and in addition pH, organic carbon, sand, silt and clay contents, while the leaves were analyzed for only the micronutrient contents. Results indicated that the soils were sandy loam, acidic, low in organic carbon, deficient in Cu and Mn but very high in Fe and Zn contents. This probably resulted in nutrient imbalance in the soils and the deficiency of the nutrients in the crops. The plantations therefore require application of organic manures and micronutrient fertilizers to rectify the inadequate soil organic matter and to supply sufficient amount of Cu and Mn in the soils, to obtain quality fruit yield at optimum level from the plantations.Keywords: Cashew, cocoa, coffee, kola, micronutrients, sustainable production [How to Cite: Ogeh JS and RR Ipinmoroti. 2013. Micronutrient Assessment of Cocoa, Kola, Cashew and Coffee Plantations for Sustainable Production at Uhonmora, Edo State, Nigeria. J Trop Soils 18 (2): 93-97. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2013.18.2.93] [Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.2013.18.2.93] REFERENCESAdebiyi S, EO Uwagbue, EA Agbongiarhuoyi, I Ndagi and EO Aigbekaen. 2011. Assessment of agronomic practices among kola farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. World J Agric Sci 7: 400-403.Afolabi CA and NE Egbe. 1984. Yield response of kola to N, P and K fertilizer application: A case study of preliminary trial. Cafe Cacao The 28: 13-16. 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Cashew Growing Soils in Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

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Sowing Depths and Nut Sizes Effects on Seedling Emergence and Growth of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)

Sowing Depths and Nut Sizes Effects on Seedling Emergence and Growth of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)

A review of research in soil fertility management and plant nutrition of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in Nigeria

Micronutrient Assessment of Cocoa, Kola, Cashew and Coffee Plantations for Sustainable Production at Uhonmora, Edo State, Nigeria

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