Content of Cd, Cr and Pb in Soil and Amaranthus caudatus Grown in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria

Ibrahim, Ali; Salem, Alaa A.

doi:10.9734/ijpss/2017/32859

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“…The OM depletion might be due to crop uptake exacerbated by continuous cropping without adequate measures for nutrient replacement either through the use of inorganic fertilizer or other forms of soil conservation measures. Degradation and low humus content in savanna soils have been reported by several researchers (Raji et al, 1995;Odunze, 1998;Ibrahim et al, 2010;Ibrahim and Umar, 2012;Maniyunda, 2012). However, the loss rate of humus is noted to be higher in cultivated soils than Fadama, forest and mining land soils.…”

Section: Biological Degradationmentioning

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Soil degradation assessment of some selected land use in two Agro ecological zones of Gombe State, Nigeria

Ibrahim,

Bappah,

Muhammad

2022

J. Agric. Sci. Pract.

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Soil degradation remains a global environmental phenomenon caused by anthropogenic activities. The assessment of degradation status of soils in some selected land uses of two agro ecological zones of Gombe state was carried out. Representative soil samples from four land uses were collected from 0 - 30 cm depths (cultivated, Fadama, forest and mining land). The soil samples were labeled, air-dried, crushed, sieved through a 2 mm mesh, and subjected to various physical and chemical analyses. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics and soil degradation assessment was done following standard procedures. The levels of degradation of soils were assessed using the standard indicators and criteria for land degradation assessment by the Global Assessment of Land Degradation. Analytical data from each sample were placed in a degradation class by matching the soil characteristics with the land degradation indicators, while estimation of the overall degree of degradation was arrived at mathematically, using physical, chemical, and biological parameters. The results shows that the textural class of the soil ranged from clay to sandy loam. Permeability ranged from 0.10 to 7.97 cm hr-1 corresponding low to high permeability. Bulk density ranged from 1.24 to 1.62 g cm-3. Organic matter was very low in all the study sites. Available phosphorus ranged from 6.2 to 15.5 mgkg-1. Total nitrogen was predominantly low (0.05 – 0.08%) in all the land uses. Exchangeable Sodium Percentage (ESP) of the sites depicted that most of the soils were non sodic soils (0.71 – 1.61%). The potential for all the land uses are moderately degraded varied from Fadama land (41.67%), cultivated land (44.44%), mining land (47.22%) and forest land (50%), respectively. The major barriers in the study areas were low fertility, and soil conservation measures. In order to optimize crop production in these areas, there may be need to introduce soil conservation measures. The practice may include use of farm yard manure, compost, crop residues, green manure or poultry manure to boost soil fertility. Regular monitoring of the fertility status of the soils is encouraged.

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Soil degradation assessment of some selected land use in two Agro ecological zones of Gombe State, Nigeria

Ibrahim,

Bappah,

Muhammad

2022

J. Agric. Sci. Pract.

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“…Some farmers collect the decomposed portions of these wastes and apply to their farmlands as manure so as to improve soil fertility and increase crop yields without proper knowledge on the chemical composition and the risks associated with such practices. Several literatures have reported that MSW from urban areas are applied as manure on agricultural lands to enrich nutrient depleted soils that have been under cultivation for many years and are deficient in essential nutrients needed for crop growth, thus becoming a cheaper alternative source of nutrients for the farmers (Ogunyemi et al, 2003;Amusan et al, 2005;Okoronkwo et al, 2005;Adajia et al, 2008;Ebong et al, 2007;Ibrahim and Salem, 2017). The MSW improve both soil physicochemical properties and nutrient status for better crop production.…”

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Effect of Municipal Solid Wastes On Grain Yield of Three Maize Cultivars

Indagawa,

Gani,

Sawa

et al. 2024

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The growth and yield of three maize cultivars were examined in relation to the impact of Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) enriched soil. According to the results, plants grown on soil treated with MSW and inorganic fertilizer (NPK) produced significantly (P≤0.05) taller plants, larger leaves and higher number of leaves than plants grown on the control soil. On the other hand, plants grown on soils fertilized with MSW 1 showed significantly (P≤0.05) greater values of these indicators. The study also demonstrated that maize cultivar TZE yellow, EVDT 99 and Comp-1-synthetic showed no significant variation at the later growth stage but TZE yellow significantly (P≤0.05) had taller plants, larger leaves, and higher number of leaves at the early stage of crop growth. Comp-1-synthetic produced more grain and more grains per cob which was statistically at par with TZE yellow but differ significantly (P≤0.05) from EVDT 99. Crops grown on MSW and NPK treated soils had significantly (P≤0.05) higher grain yields and more grains per cob than those grown on the control soil. However, compared to NPK treated soils, MSW treated soils significantly (P≤0.05) produced better grain yield and number of grains per cob. The maize cultivars' differences in crude protein content were significant at P≤0.05. The crude protein content of TZE yellow was significantly (P≤0.05) higher than that of EVDT 99 and Comp-1-synthetic. Additionally, plants cultivated on MSW 1 treated soil had considerably higher crude protein content than plants grown on other soil types. Therefore, if municipal solid wastes are sorted and handled, MSW enriched soils could be employed to boost maize production.

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Human health risk assessment of essential and non-essential metals in vegetables (Jute Mallow, Onions, Celosia, Spinach and Tomatoes) from Ogun, Lagos and Oyo states, southwestern Nigeria

Taiwo

Adekola

Olatunde

et al. 2021

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Content of Cd, Cr and Pb in Soil and Amaranthus caudatus Grown in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

References 20 publications

Soil degradation assessment of some selected land use in two Agro ecological zones of Gombe State, Nigeria

Soil degradation assessment of some selected land use in two Agro ecological zones of Gombe State, Nigeria

Effect of Municipal Solid Wastes On Grain Yield of Three Maize Cultivars

Human health risk assessment of essential and non-essential metals in vegetables (Jute Mallow, Onions, Celosia, Spinach and Tomatoes) from Ogun, Lagos and Oyo states, southwestern Nigeria

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