Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of rainfall season on the chemical properties of the soil of a Southern Guinea Savanna ecosystem in Nigeria

Ayo Fatubarin
  • Ayo Fatubarin
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria
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M. R. Olojugba*
  • M. R. Olojugba*
  • Department of Soil Science and Management, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State. Nigeria
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  •  Accepted: 06 February 2014
  •  Published: 30 April 2014

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