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K. S. Are

Publications (4)

Characterization, Suitability Evaluation and Soil Quality Assessment of Three Soils of Sedimentary Formation for Sustainable Crop Production

O. D. Adeyolanu, K. S. Are, A. O. Adelana, O. A. Denton & G. A. Oluwatosin · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2017

Inadequate information on the status of agricultural lands can lead to misuse, mismanagement and degradation. Hence, the need for proper assessment methods for effective land management and sustainable production. This study was set out to characterize, conduct suitability evalua...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/31943

Green Manure Source Affects Growth and Vegetative Yield of Fluted Pumpkin

A. I. Makinde, K. S. Are, M. O. Oluwafemi, O. E. Ayanfeoluwa & O. O. Jokanola · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Application of green manure to the soil can improve soil quality and increase crop yields, especially in organic farming. An experiment was conducted between April and October 2014 to determine nutritional potential of the soil amendments: Aleshinloye grade B organic manure; Mexi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/25692

Comparatives Effectiveness of Two Vetiveria Grasses Species Chrysopogon zizanioides and Chrysopogon nigritana for the Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals

M. O. Adigun & K. S. Are · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

The study was carried out at the screen house of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (I.A.R&T) to determine the responses of two vetiver grasses cultivars (Vetiver zizanioides and Vetiver nigritana) on four different contaminated soils and their potential to r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/13359

Effect of Different Manure Sources on Soil Chemical Properties, Performance and Yield of Maize on a Degraded Land

O. A. Denton, I. O. Fademi, K. S. Are, A. O. Ojo & O. D. Adeoyolanu · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

Application of manure for soil amendment plays important roles in reclaiming and improving soil properties of degraded soils. This study assessed the effects of composted and non-composted manures on a degraded soil under continuous maize production. The treatments applied consis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i1330358