Enhancement of phosphorus utilization and availability in the mountainous region of Man, Côte d’Ivoire

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Enhancement of phosphorus utilization and availability in the mountainous region of Man, Côte d’Ivoire

Odon Clément Ncho, Konan-Kan Hippolyte Kouadio, Gnamba Emmanuel Franck Gouedji, Dekape Josiane Karamo, Nkiruka Celestina Odoh
Int. J. Agron. & Agric. Res. 21(3), 1-8, September 2022.
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Abstract

The soil has a large reserve of phosphorus. However, phosphorus availability for plant nutrition is limited, and mostly in ferralitic tropical soils, determined by the geochemical distribution of elements. In the mountainous region of Man, West Côte d’Ivoire, the geology and geomorphology constitute a particular characteristic which, more or less, could significantly influence soil phosphorus distribution and availability. A study was thus setup to assess soil oxides and mineralogy, and their influence on soil phosphorous content in Man. Four different rice producing sites were selected for soil sampling; Krikouma, Dompleu, Blolé and Petit-Gbêpleu (PG). Within each site, three composite samples were taken at 0 – 20cm depth from 3 plot of 25m2, each. The results of the X-ray fluorescence analysis showed the presence of large quantities of iron and aluminium oxides in the soil. In addition, these soils were rich in SiO2. The mineralogical matrix had two dominant mineral species Berlinite and Quartz, dividing the soils into two categories. This study provides scientific base for developing strategies for a sustainable phosphorous fertilization of rice cropping soils.

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