B. A. Essien

Bio-fuel Production Potentials of Jatropha, Produced by Combined Application of Rice Husk Dust and NPK in Southeastern Nigeria

E. O. Azu Donatus, B. A. Essien, S. I. Ijearu & P. E. Nweke · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2021

In this study, we investigated the fruit, seed yield and biofuel production potentials of Jatropha curcas in soils fertilized with different rates of rice husk dust (RHD) and NPK 10:10:10. This study took place at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Horticulture a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2021/v22i130182

Effect of Different Land Preparation Methods for Sawah System Development on Soil Productivity Improvement and Rice Grain Yield in Inland Valleys of Southeastern Nigeria

J. C. Nwite, B. A. Essien, C. I. Keke, C. A. Igwe & T. Wakatsuki · Advances in Research · 2015

The development of agriculture in inland valleys of Southeastern Nigeria could not be realized merely due to inability of the farmers to develop these potential and abundant inland valleys for such water loving crops like rice using appropriate water management systems. In an att...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/20792

Evaluation of Different Manure Sources in Soil Fertility Improvement and Yield of Fluted Pumpkin in an Ultisol of Southeastern Nigeria

J. C. Nwite, B. A. Essien, P. E. Nweke & M. O. Orji · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2014

Achieving food security for a rapidly growing population in Nigeria will require intensification of food production on existing cropland through improving soil fertility and agronomic practices. Use of chemical fertilizers has been attributing factor for the deterioration of soil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/14503

Sustainable Management and Improvement of Soil Physical Properties and Rice Grain Yield in Degraded Inland Valleys of Southeastern Nigeria

J. C. Nwite, B. A. Essien, C. I. Keke, C. A. Igwe & T. Wakatsuki · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Nigeria is relatively blessed with rain and high potential of inland valleys. The major constraints in the utilization of these inland valleys for sustainable rice based cropping include, poor soil properties maintenance, inadequate weed and water control. In an attempt to replic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/8879