International Journal of Soil Science1816-4978xxxx-xxxxAcademic Journals Inc.10.3923/ijss.2020.16.21Cocos nucifera L.) Seedlings in an Ultisol]]>OsayandeP.E. OviasogieP.O. AwanlemhenB.E. OsegheD.O. 12020151Background and Objective: Dolomite is a naturally occurring rock mineral that contains calcium and magnesium as its chief mineral/nutrients. Dolomite as a source of plant nutrients for raising poly bag coconut seedlings was evaluated at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR). Materials and Methods: The study, conducted in 2 tasks was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and consisted of four levels of dolomite namely; 0, 100, 200 and 300 g in 5 replications. Task 1 had a 45 g basal application of NPK 15:15:15, while task 2 had a 65 g basal application of urea (N = 45%). Data were collected on plant height, stem girth, leaf area and number of leaves at 4 MAP, 8 MAP and 12 MAP (Months after planting). Results: Results showed that application of 100 g dolomite with a basal NPK 15:15:15 increased plant height over control throughout the sampling period, while application of 200 g dolomite with a basal NPK 15:15:15 only increased plant height over control at 12 MAP. Increased application rate of dolomite at 300 g with a basal NPK 15:15:15 depressed plant height throughout the sampling period. Application of 200 g dolomite with a basal urea only slightly increased plant height over control at 8 MAP. Conclusion: This study has shown that dolomite can be used to complement inorganic fertilizers, specifically NPK 15:15:15 for raising coconut seedlings in a naturally leached sandy soil.]]>Remison, S.U.,1997pp: 163pp: 163Bachy, A., C. Briolle and G. Villeman, 196217161164Child, R.,19742nd Edn.,Pages: 169Pages: 169Mendoza, A.M.R.,198258445464Remison, S.U. and A. Jose,1991Cocos nucifera L.) seedlings.]]>129597Ugbah, M.M.,199814814Ikuenobe, C.E., S.O. Okokhere and S.N. Utulu,1991Cocos nucifera) seedling growth in polybag nursery.]]>41725Okeri, H.A., P.O. Alonge and J.J. Udoh,2007Cocus nucifera) cultivation in some localities of Edo state of Nigeria.]]>6258262Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development,1990Pages: 256 Pages: 256 Mathes, D., L.V.K. Liyanage and G. Randeni,198972125Herdershot, W.H., H. Lalande and M. Duquette,19931993pp: 141-145pp: 141-145Nelson, D.W. and L.E. Sommers,19961996pp: 960-1010pp: 960-1010Bremner, J.M.,1996SSSA Book Series No. 5,Anderson J.M. and J.S.I. Ingram,1989pp: 38-39pp: 38-39Thomas, G.W., 19821982pp: 159-165pp: 159-165Chien, S.H., P.W.G. Sale and D.K. Friesen,199024149157Hesse, P.R.,1971Ohler, J.G.,19841984Aondona, O., E.G. Ilori, B.E. Awanlemhen, M. Udoh and P.N. Okonjo,2014Cocos nucifera) seedlings.]]>249399Osayande, P.E., P.O. Oviasogie and M.O. Ekebafe,2016Cocos nucifera L.) seedlings at nifor main station.]]>2016