Author/Authors :
ahamefule, he university of ilorin - department of agronomy, Ilorin, Nigeria , fatola, fo university of ilorin - department of agronomy, Ilorin, Nigeria , olaniyan, jo university of ilorin - department of agronomy, Ilorin, Nigeria , amana, ms nasarawa state university - department of soil science, Lafia, Nigeria , eifediyi, ek university of ilorin - department of agronomy, Ilorin, Nigeria , ihem, e federal university of technology owerri - department of soil science and technology, Nigeria , nwokocha, cc national root crops research institute, Umudike, Nigeria , adepoju, as university of ilorin - department of agronomy, Ilorin, Nigeria , adepoju, io university of ilorin - department of agronomy, Ilorin, Nigeria , babalola, mj university of ilorin - department of agronomy, Ilorin, Nigeria
Abstract :
In order to estimate the potential soil erosion hazard of an area, erosion prediction models are needed. Various models have been used by researchers, which ranges from mathematical and conceptual simple approaches to complex models that try to include the complexities of the real world. Six (6) models are reviewed in relation to their suitability for use. The KINEROS, CORINE and EUROSEM were best suited for water erosion risk prediction in cultivated soils. On the other hand, the KINEROS, PESERA, CORINE and EUROSEM were found to be applicable in all sectors (Agronomy, water resources management and road construction) highlighted. The GLASOD had the least applicability with respect to this study.
