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2024, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part B

The potentials of pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea jacq.) in soil conservation of Sokoto semi-arid zone


Author(s): Ummul-Khair Muhammad Sa’idu, Altine Fakku Waziri, Amina Musa Rabe and Aliyu Sarkin Baki

Abstract: Ipomoea carnea, family Convolvulaceae. Soil samples were collected from invaded and non-invaded areas in Biological Science garden UDUS. Dry seeds and Vegetative stalk of Ipomoea carnea was collected. Seeds were sown in nursery bed and vegetative stalk were planted. The result of soil texture analysis before planting shows that experimental site had the highest percentage of sand. Non-invaded had the highest percentage of silt and clay. After planting, control site had the highest percentage of sand, whereas the experimental site had the highest percentage silt. Experimental site had the highest electrical conductivity. EC, CEC, pH and Ca are higher in control site. Stem length was higher in vegetative propagation. For soil texture, sand had the highest percentage of all the four sites which led to high water percolation. Soils in the four sites investigated were slightly acidic and acidity in soils affects microbial activities on organic matter which might enhance the binding of soil to resist erosivity of rain runoff. It is concluded that planting of Ipomoea carnea in a sandy soil for erosion control should be considered. This study recommended the use of Ipomoea carnea as hedges, planting it in deserted areas to curtail erosion, soil degradation, and rehabilitation.

DOI: 10.33545/27080013.2024.v5.i1b.132

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Ummul-Khair Muhammad Sa’idu, Altine Fakku Waziri, Amina Musa Rabe, Aliyu Sarkin Baki. The potentials of pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea jacq.) in soil conservation of Sokoto semi-arid zone. Acta Entomol Zool 2024;5(1):124-132. DOI: 10.33545/27080013.2024.v5.i1b.132

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