Concentrations of Some Micronutrients In The Floodplain Soils of Kebbi State, North Western Nigeria

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 7 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Augie, M.A., M. Audu, A.R. Sanda, I. Ahmed, Adegbite, M.A.

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P103

How to Cite?

Augie, M.A., M. Audu, A.R. Sanda, I. Ahmed, Adegbite, M.A., "Concentrations of Some Micronutrients In The Floodplain Soils of Kebbi State, North Western Nigeria," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 7,  no. 2, pp. 9-11, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P103

Abstract:

This study was carried out to evaluate the concentration of some micronutrients in the floodplain soils of Kebbi State. Four Local Government Areas adjacent to Rima river which are actively involved in fadama farming were selected for the purpose of this study. Four villages/towns were selected as sampling units from each local government area. Data obtained were subjected to GLM procedure using Statistical Analysis Software SAS (1999).Micronutrients were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The result obtained revealed that Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn were significant at p<0.05. Highest value of Cu (0.15mgkg-1) was obtained at Augie. Fe (2.28 – 2.21mgkg-1) was observed to be higher at Birnin Kebbi and Bunza compared to other local governments. Highest value of Mn (0.19mg/kg-1) was obtained at Bunza, and Zn (0.26mg/kg-1) at Argungu. This result showed that the soils are deficient of these elements. The pH was slightly acidic to neutral with mean value of 6.7. For successful agricultural production on these soils, micronutrient fertilizers should be applied to supplement.

Keywords:

Micronutrients, Floodplain soil

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