Comparative Assessment of Soil Properties derived from basalt and Sandstones Parent Materials in the Rainforest Zone of Cross River State
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The soils developed from sandstone and basalt parent materials in the rainforest zone around Ikom Local Government Area contribute to agriculture specifically cocoa production but seem different in soil properties. This study was carried out to compare the properties of soils derived from sandstone and basalt parent materials in the study area. Two toposequences
were identified, one in each of the parent material location. Three profile pits were dug in the crest, middle slope and valley bottom positions of each of the two studied toposequences. T-test analysis results showed that there was significant difference between the mean values of sand, silt and bulk density, and differed (p≤0.05) between the sandstone and basaltic soils.
However, the chemical properties of the two soils were statistically similar, except for total nitrogen and exchangeable Al3+ as well as cation exchange capacity and base saturation which were significantly different. The soils can be managed by the application of organic
and inorganic fertilizers; return of crop residues, liming and planting of acid tolerant crops in the soils.
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