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IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 10 NO. 6 2024
DOI: 10.56201/IJGEMem.v10.no6.2024.pg70.79

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Effect of Grey water Soils on the Growth Rate of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

Echendu, Peter O & Nnah, Maxwell B.

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Abstract

The study assesses the effect of grey water soils on the growth rate of corn (Zea maize) in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. Grey water soil (GWS) and non-grey water soil (NGWS) were collected from Rumuakunda, Rumuji and Ubimini communities in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State. The soil samples were dried at room temperature, ground, sieved, weighed and packaged in plastic plates. The samples were digested and prepared for analysis via flame photometry, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, and colorimetric Titrations, pH meter and conductivity meter. Levels of Boron (B), Potassium (K), Phosphorus (P), carbon (C), Sulphur (S), Chlorine (CL), Nitrogen (N), Lead (Pb)), Cadmium (cd), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (N) and Copper (Cu) were established in waste water soil and non- grey water soil. The mean values of the elements considered were higher for NGWS in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, the mean values of power size, pH and electrical conductivity were higher for GWS. From these findings, grey water affects the physiochemical parameters of the soil, seed germination and plant, growth. Appropriate channels of grey water disposed should be provided by landlords and government for the inhabitants of this area.

keywords:

Grey Water, Soil, Maize Growth and Elements

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