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A Review of Fishpond Soil Management Principles in Nigeria
A.T. Ekubo and J.F.N. Abowei
Corresponding Author: Abowei Jasper
Submitted: 2011 May, 17
Accepted: 2011 June, 13
Published: 2011 November, 10 |
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The suitability of sites for culture fisheries depends on the soil. There is therefore the need to have
proper background on the nature and properties of soils. The pond oils, soil functions in fish pond, soil
characterization, components and soil mineral constituents, oil profile soil classification, soil fertility, nutrients,
primary and secondary nutrients, soil organic matter, common soil problems, field and laboratory methods in
acid sulphate soil identification, management of acid sulphate soil conditions, lime requirements for soils,
alkalinity/sodicity, salinity, excess organic matter, soil sampling and analysis are reviewed in this article to
provide the needed background in soil for effective culture fisheries management and practices.
Key words: Common soil problems, fish pond soil, pond soil analysis, pond soil management, soil properties, ,
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A.T. Ekubo and J.F.N. Abowei, . A Review of Fishpond Soil Management Principles in Nigeria. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, (6): 694-703.
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ISSN (Online): 2041-0492
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