ISSN 2756-3847
International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics ISSN 2756-3847 Vol. 9 (5), pp. 001-003, May, 2022. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Edaphic factors and survival of a red mangrove species (Rhizophora mangle) in two mangrove swamp soils
J. A. Onwugbuta-Enyi1, B. A. Onuegbu2 and K. Zuofa2
1Department of Biology, Rivers State College of Education, P. M. B. 5047, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
2Department of Crop/Soil Science and Forestry, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P. M. B 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Accepted 15 February, 2021
Abstract
The effects of two Niger Delta Mangrove Swamp Soils on growth and growth components of Rhizophora mangle were studied. The mud flats had higher manganese, organic carbon, lower sodium, higher phosphorus, lower pH and no sand particle compared with peaty clays. The mud flats also had very low cation exchange capacity (CEC) and these qualities affected adversely the plant height, survival, disease index and stability of the plants compared with those grown in peaty clays. Recommendations for improvement of the mud flats for mangrove swamp re-vegetation are made.
Key words: Red mangrove species, mangrove swamp soil, survival rate.