Response of maize (Zea mays L.) to different rates of wood-ash application in acid ultisol in Southeast Niger

Mbah, C. N. and Nwite, J. N. and Njoku, C. and Nweke, I. A. (2010) Response of maize (Zea mays L.) to different rates of wood-ash application in acid ultisol in Southeast Niger. African Journal of Agricultural Research , 5 (7). pp. 580-583.

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Abstract

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop in southeast Nigeria. Yet few data exists on the effect of soil acidity on its production. A field study was conducted in 2007 and 2008 cropping seasons to determine the effect of different rates of wood ash on soil properties and maize grain yield. Results of the study showed significant difference (p < 0.05) in soil pH, ECEC (Cmolkg-1), OM%, total N%, aggregate stability%, among treatments in both seasons while dispersion ratio (DR) was not significant in the second season. Organic maize grain yield varied significantly among treatments except at 4 and 6 t ha-1 in both seasons. Wood ash application generally improved soil properties which in turn enhanced maize grain yield.

Item Type:	Article
Author Affiliation:	Department of Soil Science and Environmental Management, Ebonyi State University, P. M. B. 053, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Subjects:	Soil Science and Microbiology > Soil Sciences
Divisions:	Maize
Depositing User:	Mr T L Gautham
Date Deposited:	09 Nov 2010 14:31
Last Modified:	29 Dec 2010 20:42
Official URL:	http://www.academicjournals.org/ajar/PDF/pdf%20201...
URI:	http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/517

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