Abstract

Author:
Paul Omaye Joseph, Frank Ojochegbe Ojomah, John Babatunde Abioye

Doi: 10.26480/jwbm.01.2025.01.05

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Organic manures are known to be rich sources of both macro and micro nutrients for crop, and also improve the physical attributes of the soil. A pot experiment was conducted to determine the influence of poultry manure on the physicochemical properties of coarse-textured soil. Four different rates of poultry manure were applied: 0, 5, 10 and 15 t/ha, designated as PM0, PM5, PM10 and PM15, respectively. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design (CRD) with five replications. Disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were collected at 4, 8 and 12 weeks after incorporating treatments for selected physical and chemical determinations using standard methods. Application of poultry manure significantly influenced SOM, available P, bulk density and total porosity of the soil across sampling period, and at least one of the three sampling periods in total N, TEB, and ECEC. The relationships between chemical properties reveal that SOM and TEB play a crucial role in sustaining the fertility status of the soil. The study demonstrates the potential of poultry manure to improve the physicochemical properties of coarse-textured soil. It is suggested that a test crop be considered for further study.