ABSTRACT
The analysis for the mineral composition of two different manure (cow and pig) was carredoul using standard analytical methods: The results of the analysis for the two manures were: Cow: Nitrogen 3.76, Phosphorus 3066.91, Potassium 3872.86, Calcium 18069.73, Magnesium 1305.66 and pig manure: Nitrogen 3.53 Phosphorus 2610.00, potassium 4013.00. calcium 14200.00- magnesium 1261.00. It was revealed that low manure had the highest concentration of the analyzed mineral elements (N, PC and Mg) while pig manure had the highest concentration in (K). Hence, the two manure sample recommended to be used by farmers incenetiveaton.Magnesium was highly present in cow manure (1305.66) when compared with pig manure (12161.266). This reveals that the two manure samples are good sources.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page – – – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – – – ii
Dedication – – – – – – – – iii
Acknowledgements – – – – – – iv
Abstract – – – – – – – – v
Table of contents – – – – – – – vi
CHAPTER ONE – – – – – –
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Aim and Objectives
1.3 Scope and Limitation
1.4 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 History of Manure
2.2 Types of manure
2.2.1 Animal manure
2.2.2 Compost manure
2.2.3 Green manure
2.3 Mineral found in manure
2.3.1 Phosphorus
2.3.2 Nitrogen
2.3.3 Potassium
2.4 Nutritional factors influencing manure composition
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 MATERIALS AND METHODS
3.1 Materials
3.2 Sample collection
3.3 Determination of mineral elements
3.3.1 Determination of the sample
3.3.2 Determination of potassium (K) (A.0.A.C, 1984)
3.3.3 Determination of phosphorus
3.3.5 Determination of calcium and magnesium using Atomic
Absorption Spectrometer (AAS)A.O.A.C. 2007
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Results
4.2 Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary and Conclusion
5.2 Recommendation
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