Keywords
Sanility
Sodicity
Soil Physical
Chemical Properties
Sodicity
Soil Physical
Chemical Properties
How to Cite
M.J. Magaji, A.M., Samndi, S.A. Pantami, B.L. Abdulrahman, I.B. Buji, & M.A. Abubakar. (2020). An Assessment of Salinity Levels of Soils and Water in Irrigated Vegetable Farms around Lake-Alau Dam of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Sciences, 6(1), 61-70. Retrieved from http://jaeess.com.ng/index.php/jaeess/article/view/39
Abstract
The study was conducted in irrigated vegetable farms around Lake-Alau Dam of Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess the current salinity/sodicity level in both soil and water samples. Six surface (0-15cm) and six sub-surface (15 - 30cm) soil samples were obtained each from two wings (South and North) at the site. Three water samples were also obtained from the site (intake, in-field and field drain). Laboratory analyses were conducted to determine different physico-chemical properties of the soils and water samples. Results of the soil analyses showed that, the soils were slightly acidic to neutral (6.72-7.08) in reaction, low in organic carbon (2.82-3.00gkg-1), ECEC (3.45-5.20 cmol (+) kg-1), EC (0.36-0.52 dsm-1) and SAR (0.11-0.15). These revealed that, there was no salinity problem in the soil at the time of the research in the area. Water samples analyzed from the In-take, In-field and Field-drains showed increased pH (7.42-7.91), SAR (0.66 - 1.44) and EC (0.71 - 0.78 dS/m) as water move from the In-takes to Field-drains. These also showed that, in the mean time crop production would be faced with minimal problems in the area. Organic and inorganic materials need to be in-cooperated in the soil so as to raise the fertility status of the soils.
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Charman, P.V.E. and Murphy, B.w. Eds. (2000). Saline Soil their properties and managements. Oxford University, South Melbourne.
Dammo, M. N., Ibn Abubakar, B. S. U. and Sangodoyin, A. Y. (2015). Quantitative analysis of rainfall variations in northeastern region of Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural and Crop Research, Vol. 3(5), pp. 67-72.
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Grunwald, S., Vasquesy, G.M. & Rivero, R.G. (2015). Fusion of soil and remote sensing data to model soil properties. Advances in Agronomy, 131, 1-109.
IITA, (1979). International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. Selected Method of Soil Analysis. Manual Series No.1 Revised Edition. IITA Ibadan, Nigeria. 70pp. Istanbul+5: Reviewing and Appraising Progress Five Years After Habitat II.
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Jurinak, J.J., Amerhein, C., and Wagenet, R.J (1984). Sodic hazard: the effect of SAR and salinity in soils and overburden materials. Soil Science 137:152-158.
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