Geospatial approach to study the spatial distribution of major soil nutrients in the Northern region of Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorAntwi Mary
dc.contributor.authorDuker Alfred Allan
dc.contributor.authorFosu Mathias
dc.contributor.authorAbaidoo R. C
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-11T10:32:27Z
dc.date.available2023-12-11T10:32:27Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionThis article is Published by Taylor & Francis, 2016 and is also available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23312041.2016.1201906
dc.description.abstractSpatial distribution of soil nutrients is not normally considered for smallhold er farms in Ghana resulting in blanket fertilizer application which leads to low efficien cies of some applied nutrients. This study focuses on applying geospatial analyses to map 120 maize farms in 16 districts of the Northern region of Ghana to identify nutrient distribution. Soil samples were taken from these 120 locations and analysed for contents of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Spatial models of the contents were generated through geostatistical analysis to map the status of N, P and K nutrients across the locations. Study results indicated that proportion of area deficient in N is 97%, P is 72% and K is 12%. Distribution pattern for N and K nutrients were clusters of low or high contents at specific locations; and that of P was random. Outcome of this study could enhance site-specific nutrient recommendation in Ghan
dc.description.sponsorshipKNUST
dc.identifier.citationCogent Geoscience (2016)
dc.identifier.uri10.1080/23312041.2016.1201906
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/14737
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis
dc.titleGeospatial approach to study the spatial distribution of major soil nutrients in the Northern region of Ghana
dc.typeArticle
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