African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 809

Full Length Research Paper

Yield parameter response of maize (Oba Super 2) to earthworm cast and anthill soil under greenhouse condition

Ezeaku, P. I.*
  • Ezeaku, P. I.*
  • Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Amanambu, C. N.
  • Amanambu, C. N.
  • Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ede, I. G.
  • Ede, I. G.
  • Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ene, J.
  • Ene, J.
  • Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Okebalama, C. B.
  • Okebalama, C. B.
  • Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 04 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 14 April 2015
  •  Published: 30 April 2015

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