P. K. Kefas

Soil Assessment of Selected Floodplain Soil in Nigeria to Support Agriculture Advancement

P. K. Kefas, A. I. Zata, H. J. Philip, M. E. Ukabiala & T. N. Ezekiel · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

A series of soils of the Mayo-gwoi flood plain in Jalingo Nigeria were classified and characterized to develop a baseline for soil improvement and increase agricultural productivity. Seven pedons were dug in the area marked Soil units 1, 2 and 3 and were examined with regards to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/25665

The Physical Properties and Micronutrient Status of Mayo-gwoi Floodplain Soils, in Taraba State, Nigeria

P. K. Kefas, M. E. Ukabiala & C. V. Azuka · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

The aim of this research was to study the physical characteristics and the status of micronutrients in floodplain soils of Mayo-Gwoi in Taraba state, Nigeria. A detailed soil survey was conducted at the Mayo-Gwoi floodplain using rigid grid approach. Observations were made at 100...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/25777

Restorative Potential of Residual Soil Amendments and One-Year Fallow on Top Soil Chemical Properties of a Tropical Ultisol

R. A. Ezema, C. L. A. Asadu, P. I. Ezeaku, A. O. Onunwa & P. K. Kefas · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2017

Quantitative information on the contribution of residuals of soil nutrient management on natural nutrient recovery capacity of soil through fallowing is scanty. To evaluate the contributions, soil samples were collected from soils amended with 50 tha-1 boiler ash (BA),10 tha-1  p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2017/35763