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| Paper Title: | An evaluation of some selected inherent chemical characteristics of soils supporting the growth and yield of cocoa for fertility improvement in Ghana |
| Authors Name: | Alfred Arthur , Jerome Agbesi Dogbatse , Sapson konlan , Patricia Adu Yeboah |
| Unique Id: | IJSDR2401034 |
| Published In: | Volume 9 Issue 1, January-2024 |
| Abstract: | For cocoa production in Ghana to be competitive and sustainable, there is the need to move away from general to agro ecology soil specific type fertilizer recommendations that take into account the initial soil fertility status and actual nutrient requirements of soils supporting the growth of cocoa. A soil fertility evaluation was conducted between 2012 and 2014 in four major cocoa growing regions of Ghana namely, Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Eastern and Western. Ninety six cocoa farms made up of 24 farms from each region were surveyed. Composite surface soils (0-15 cm) were sampled and analysed for selected chemical properties. The major soil groups identified were Acrisols, Lixisols, Luvisols, Fluvisols, Alisols and Ferrasols with the Acrisols accounting for over 70%. The results of soil chemical analyses indicated that most of the cocoa soils have low inherent fertility characterized by low organic carbon content. The soils generally are acidic, and soils in the Western region, had the most acidic reaction. The results suggest there is the need for an integrated soil fertility management approach to support sustainable cocoa production in Ghana. Use of soil neutralizer in the acidic soils especially those found in the Western region is recommended. |
| Keywords: | soil fertility; integrated soil fertility management; soil group; cocoa |
| Cite Article: | "An evaluation of some selected inherent chemical characteristics of soils supporting the growth and yield of cocoa for fertility improvement in Ghana", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.249 - 255, January-2024, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2401034.pdf |
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| Publication Details: | Published Paper ID: IJSDR2401034 Registration ID:209731 Published In: Volume 9 Issue 1, January-2024 DOI (Digital Object Identifier): Page No: 249 - 255 Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org ISSN Number: 2455-2631 |
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