TITLE:
Changes in Soil Physicochemical Properties under Selected Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Central African Republic
AUTHORS:
Julie Léancy Gougodo De Mon-Zoni, Arnauld Dave Bangane Konzoba, Jane Akoth Omenda, Mohammad Zaman, Ephrem Kosh-Komba
KEYWORDS:
Cow Manure, Physicochemical, Nutrients, Agroecology Nutrient Management
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Soil Science,
Vol.14 No.1,
January
26,
2024
ABSTRACT: Soil nutrient depletion as a result of continuous cultivation with insufficient external nutrient replenishment is a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A trial using the organic and mineral fertilizer was established in the cassava cropping system of the Pissa and Damara areas to address the declining soil fertility. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of cow manure and mineral fertilizer in combination or sole application on soil physico-chemical properties and macronutrients. The experimental trial adopted a randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated four times. The treatments comprised of; T1 (Control), T2 (Peasant practice), T3 (sole NPK), and T4 (Cow manure + NPK). The data on soil physicochemical analysis was subjected to a one-way analysis of variance in SAS 9.4 and the mean was separated by Tukey’s HSD test at p