Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain

Spatial nutrient distribution was studied under a multi-species hedgerow cropping with plantain on an acid ultisol in southeastern Nigeria. The objective of this study was to evaluate variation in soil nutrients under alleys formed by multi-species hedgerows at three sampling sites: 0.5 m around pla...

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Autores principales: Owoeye, L.G., Ortíz, R., Gichuru, M.P., Vuylsteke, D.R.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Society for Horticultural Science 2000
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99891
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author Owoeye, L.G.
Ortíz, R.
Gichuru, M.P.
Vuylsteke, D.R.
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description Spatial nutrient distribution was studied under a multi-species hedgerow cropping with plantain on an acid ultisol in southeastern Nigeria. The objective of this study was to evaluate variation in soil nutrients under alleys formed by multi-species hedgerows at three sampling sites: 0.5 m around plantain stands, from 0.5 m to 1.5 m away from plantain stands and under multi-species hedgerows. Nutrient distribution (0-10 cm soil layer) varied significantly across the three sampling sites. This study showed that readily available mulch materials from multi-species hedgerow can enhance soil nutrient recycling and organic residues along the cropping alley. The integration of cultural practices as an alternative to bush fallow systems could sustain the production of plantain in the humid tropic zone of Africa.
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spelling CGSpace998912024-05-15T05:11:10Z Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain Owoeye, L.G. Ortíz, R. Gichuru, M.P. Vuylsteke, D.R. nutrient cycling in ecosystems plantains soil bananas horticulture Spatial nutrient distribution was studied under a multi-species hedgerow cropping with plantain on an acid ultisol in southeastern Nigeria. The objective of this study was to evaluate variation in soil nutrients under alleys formed by multi-species hedgerows at three sampling sites: 0.5 m around plantain stands, from 0.5 m to 1.5 m away from plantain stands and under multi-species hedgerows. Nutrient distribution (0-10 cm soil layer) varied significantly across the three sampling sites. This study showed that readily available mulch materials from multi-species hedgerow can enhance soil nutrient recycling and organic residues along the cropping alley. The integration of cultural practices as an alternative to bush fallow systems could sustain the production of plantain in the humid tropic zone of Africa. 2000-10 2019-03-03T05:53:51Z 2019-03-03T05:53:51Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99891 en Limited Access International Society for Horticultural Science Owoeye, L.G., Ortiz, R., Gichuru, M.P. & Vuylsteke, D. (2000). Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain. Acta Horticulturae, 540, 301-308.
spellingShingle nutrient cycling in ecosystems
plantains
soil
bananas
horticulture
Owoeye, L.G.
Ortíz, R.
Gichuru, M.P.
Vuylsteke, D.R.
Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain
title Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain
title_full Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain
title_fullStr Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain
title_full_unstemmed Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain
title_short Variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain
title_sort variation in soil nutrient levels under multispecies hedgerow cropping with plantain
topic nutrient cycling in ecosystems
plantains
soil
bananas
horticulture
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99891
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