| dc.contributor.author | Meppe, F. |
| dc.contributor.author | Osiname, O. |
| dc.contributor.author | Bilong, P. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-04T11:18:19Z |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-04T11:18:19Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2007 |
| dc.identifier.citation | Meppe, F., Osiname, O. & Bilong, P. (2007). Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments. Cameroon Journal of Agricultural Science, 3(1), 9-14. |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/3162 |
| dc.description.abstract | The low fertility level of some soils of the Western Highlands of Cameroon prompted a study of the response of maize (Zea mays L.) and some major soil chemical properties to liming. The first manufactured local lime “Agri 56” was tested along with 3 imported types (calcitic, slaked, and dolomitic), each one at four rates (2, 5, 10 and 15 tons ha-1), replicated three times in a randomized complete block design. Data were collected for 4 years. Maize yields were increased with increased lime rates, but not significantly after 2 tons ha-1. There was no interaction between liming rate and source. Liming source had no significant effect on maize yields; however, Agri 56 generated the highest yield. Soil pH was increased with increase in liming rates though not significantly, and exchangeable Al was neutralized completely after 2 tons ha-1. Soil calcium and magnesium contents significantly (p>0.05) increased with increments in lime rates. The significance to maize cropping is discussed. |
| dc.description.abstract | Le faible niveau de fertilite des sols des Hauts Plateaux de l'Ouest a suscit6 une etude des r6ponses au chaulagedu mais (Zea mays) et des proprietes chimiques du sol. La chaux produite localement, "Agri 56," a ete testee comparativement a trois types importes (dolomite, chaux vive et carbonate de calcium), chacun applique d quatredoses (2, 5, 10 et 15 tonnes ha-1), repete 3 fois dans des blocs completement randomises. Les donnees ont 6tecollectees pendant quatre ans. ll n'y a pas eu d'interaction entre le niveau de chaulage du sol et le type de la chaux.L'augmentation de rendement du mais a suivi celle des niveaux de la chaux, mais pas significativement a plus de 2tonnes ha-l. La source de la chaux n'a eu aucun effet significatif sur les rendements du mais; mais "Agri 56" a donn6le meilleur rendement. ll y a eu un accroissement du pH du sol suite a I'elevation du taux de la chaux et I'Alechangeable a ete completement neutralisd a plus de 2 tonnes ha'1. Les quantit6s de calcium et magnesium du solont significativement (p>0.05) augment6 aprds I'application des niveaux croissants de chaux. Les resultats obtenussur mai's sont discute. |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.language.iso | fr |
| dc.subject | Liming |
| dc.subject | Maize |
| dc.subject | Soil Fertility |
| dc.subject | Chaulage |
| dc.subject | Mals |
| dc.subject | Fertilite Du Sol |
| dc.subject | Cameroun |
| dc.title | Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| dc.type | Journal Article |
| dc.description.version | Peer Review |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | University of Douala |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa |
| cg.coverage.region | Central Africa |
| cg.coverage.country | Cameroon |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and developing country institute |
| cg.iitasubject | Soil Fertility |
| cg.iitasubject | Maize |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Health |
| cg.iitasubject | Soil Health |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Limited Access |
| local.dspaceid | 94628 |
| cg.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/cjas.v3i1.48363 |
