Macro Faunal Diversity in Date Palm Plantation Soils of Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry,
Page 10-18
DOI:
10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i330155
Abstract
This research assessed the macro-faunal diversity in soil of date palm plantation of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State. Parameters evaluated included; assemblage and diversity of soil macro invertebrates based on growth performances of the date palm. The plantation was divided according to growth variabilities. Assessment of macro fauna species was carried out using plots of 20m × 20m which was randomly selected, using plots of 1m x 1m that where laid at each anger point,Top soil for biological assessment of soil samples, were collected using trowels at depths ranging from 0-30cm depth. The soil samples was immediately spread on board of about 60cm2 and sorted for the presence of macro fauna. Soil macro-invertebrates ‘identification and enumeration. Soil macro-invertebrate assemblage was analyzed for diversity indices of species using relevant formulae. Results showed a total of 648 macro fauna scattered within the study area. Seventeen (17) Families of macro fauna were also identified in the study. Lumbricus terrestris (earthworm), the Heterotermes species (termites) and those belonging to the Formicidae family (ants) were the groups having the highest number of individuals. Leading to the conclusion that soil Macro fauna were present in the study area. However, the numbers of macro fauna were very active in the date palm plantation soil. This is an indication that strong relationship exists between macro fauna-invertebrates the date palm trees.
Keywords:
- Diversity
- date palm
- macro-faunal and soil
How to Cite
Gujja, A. A., Umar, M. R., Isa, W. S., & Amshi, A. M. (2022). Macro Faunal Diversity in Date Palm Plantation Soils of Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 8(3), 10-18. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i330155
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Elamin AH, Elsadig EH, Alijubouri HJ, Gafar MD. Improving fruit quality and yield of khenazi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L) growth in sandy soil by application of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic matter. International Journal of Development and Sustainability. 2017;6(8): 862.
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Moura EG, Aguiar ACF, Piedade AR, Rousseau GX. Contribution of legume tree residues and macrofauna to the improve-ment of abiotic soil properties in the eastern Amazon. Journal of Applied Soil Ecology; 2015.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2017.07.021.
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Available:http://dx.doi.org/10.15446/acag.v64n3.43488
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Available:http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-34292020000200095
Olivares BO, Calero J, Rey JC, Lobo D, Landa BB, Gómez JA. Correlation of banana productivity levels and soil morphological properties using regularized optimal scaling regression. Catena. 2022; 208:105718.
Available:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2021.105718
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Available:https://doi.org/10.17163/lgr.n23.2016.02
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Available:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2018.09.031
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Available:https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11050986
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Available:http://dx.doi.org/10.20961/stjssa.v18i1.50379
Olivares B, Araya-Alman M, Acevedo-Opazo C. Relationship between soil properties and banana productivity in the two main cultivation areas in Venezuela. J Soil Sci Plant Nutr. 2020;20(3):2512-2524.
Available:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00317-8
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