Extractable Micronutrients Status in Relation to other Soil Properties in Jangargari, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area, Gombe State

Authors

  • Ibrahim A. K. Department of Soil Science, Federal University Kashere, Gombe State
  • Abubakar B. Department of Horticultural Technology, Federal College of Horticulture Dadin Kowa, Gombe State

Keywords:

DTPA-extractable, pH, micronutriments, soil properties

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate extractable micronutrient (Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn) status and their relationship with soil properties in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Fifty five (55) composite soil samples were collected at 0 to 30 cm depth and analyzed for physico-chemical properties and status of extractable micronutrients. Results indicate that the soils were dominantly Clay loam, pH were slightly to moderately acidic (pH = 5.9 - 6.7) low in organic carbon (mean = 7.6 gkg-1) and high in CEC (mean = 13 cmolkg-1). Extractable Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn (in mgkg-1) were 13.1 to 19.7 (mean = 16.3), 0.19 to 0.33 (mean = 0.26), 0.49 to 0.93 (mean = 0.72), and 18.9 to 29.8 (mean = 27.4), respectively. Further, Fe showed positive correlation with clay and CEC but negative correlation with pH, silt and Oc. Mn also showed positive correlation with silt but negative correlation with pH, clay, CEC and Oc. Cu showed positive correlation with pH, silt, CEC and Oc and negative correlation with clay. Zn also followed the same trend as that of Cu with pH, silt, CEC and Oc and negative correlation with clay. The extractable Fe and Mn contents were above the critical limits for crop production in all the locations. Copper and Zinc were low in some places and their application are recommended for successful crop production in the area.

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2013-12-12

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K., I. A., & B., A. (2013). Extractable Micronutrients Status in Relation to other Soil Properties in Jangargari, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area, Gombe State. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 1(5). Retrieved from https://ajouronline.com/index.php/AJAFS/article/view/703