Benedict Unagwu

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Almost all soil analyses carried in the laboratory are done on 2 mm sieved soil. Can someone please explain why?

I want to know the reason for carrying out soil analyses on 2 mm sieved soil.

05 July 2014 4,396 14 View

Why is maize often used as a test crop in soil fertility experiment evaluation?

What other crops can be used instead of maize?

13 April 2014 7,813 3 View

Which part of maize leaf is ideal for measurement of leaf area, and on many leaves should such measurements be taken?

I intend to measure maize area in a glasshouse and in field experiments, and l need some clarifications from experts on the appropriate measurements.

07 April 2014 3,518 2 View

In a potted maize experiment, what is the appropriate way to collect leachate? What is the appropriate leachate storage temperature and duration?

l am about to carry out a pot experiment and l need to know the appropriate way to collect leachate, its storage temperature and duration and the appropriate leachate sampling interval/period. l...

11 March 2014 9,981 10 View

How can leaf area index of maize be measured in a pot experiment?

see above

10 March 2014 9,025 11 View

Is biomass a good indicator of plant (maize) yield?

I want to know if maize biomass can be used as a surrogate for maize yield in a glasshouse experiment.

10 March 2014 6,510 5 View