African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Predicting grain yields of maize in an Ultisol amended with organic wastes using modified productivity index in Abakaliki, Southeastern Nigeria

Nwite J. N.
  • Nwite J. N.
  • Department of Soil Science and Environmental Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, Ebonyi State University, P.M.B 053 Abakaliki, Southeastern, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 June 2016
  •  Accepted: 05 October 2016
  •  Published: 03 November 2016

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