Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

EVALUATION OF ERODIBILITY INDICES IN AKOKO REGION OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Olorunlana F.A

Soil erosion is a major part of land degradation that affects the physical and chemical properties of soils resulting in nutrient loss and sediment of water resources. This study involves taking measurements of some soil parameters and carrying out laboratory test from which erodibility indices were computed. The results showed that Ayegunle-Akoko with index of 0.082 has the highest erodibility index while Ajowa-Akoko has the least one. From these findings, there is need to regulate soil loss through the use of preventive measures so as to decrease the existing amount of soil loss and enhancing productivity.

Published Date: 2013-03-20;