Statistical analyses of the physiochemical properties of derived savanna, rainforest landscapes of Delta State Nigeria
Department of Geography and Regional Planning Delta State University, Abraka.
Research Article
International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, 2021, 01(02), 053–067.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2021.1.2.0072
Publication history:
Received on 08 October 2021; revised on 22 November 2021; accepted on 24 November 2021
Abstract:
The derived savanna landscape of Delta state situated within the rainforest region are always considered with apathy as they are viewed as idle, marginalized or abandoned landscapes. The study therefore focused on statistical analysis of the physiochemical properties of the derived savanna, rainforest and fallow landscapes of Delta state. The statistical analysis gave impetus for the derivation of Soil Fertility Index (SFI). The hypothesis formulated to guide the study was tested using the one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). This was used to test the variation between soil physiochemical parameters of the various landscapes at 0.05 significance level. Specifically, the study found out that the physiochemical parameters of the landscapes studied are significantly correlated. Thus, implying basic similarities in soil fertility and soil constituent tendencies between the landscapes.
Keywords:
Physiochemical Properties; Derived Savanna; Rainforest; Fallow Landscapes; Statistical; Delta State and Nigeria
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