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South Asian Research Journal of Biology and Applied Biosciences (SARJBAB)
Volume-2 | Issue-05
Original Research Article
Properties and Classification of Soils Developed Under Shalla Mango Orchard in Malikawa Village, Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Hayatu NG, Nabayi A, Sharu MB, Buji IB, MahmudAT, Abdulwahab MO, Girei AH, Yusif SA, Saadu I, Abubakar SD, Dangaladima W, Sani. I, Samim S
Published : Sept. 6, 2020
DOI : 10.36346/sarjbab.2020.v02i05.001
Abstract
A reconnaissance soil survey and image analysis of Kware town Fringes was conducted to determine the effect of orchard cultivation on some soil properties. Two profile pits were dug and described in line with FAO guidelines for soil description. The data obtained were subjected to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Soils for orchard cultivation were clay loam in texture. The soil units were rated low in OC (1.20 – 10.80 g kg-1), EC (0.01 dSm-1) and bulk density (1.0-1.6 gcm-3). Similarly, all the soil units were also rated high in exchangeable Na (1.47 – 1.54 cmol kg-1) and PBS (95.54-98.74 %). The soil units were classified using USDA and WRB systems. Soils of the study site were high in CEC (15.55 cmol kg-1) and OC (6.70 g kg-1) as such incorporation of organic residues and reduced tillage was recommended to improve their fertility status. Soils of orchard cultivation were slightly alkaline (7.29), as such the soils are suitable for mango cultivation as it falls within optimum range.

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