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The Nigerian Journal of Soil Science (NJSS) is a national journal dedicated to research and development on soil as a natural resource on the earth’s surface, including soil formation, classification, and mapping, as well as physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils, and their applications to crop production. The journal is published by the Soil Science Society of Nigeria as its flagship publication.

The NJSS was founded in 1968, and is a registered member of the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS). The society is responsible for the publication of the NJSS. Membership of the society is open to all persons (ordinary), institutions, private firms and companies (cooperate) and students interested in Soil Science.

Editor-in-Chief: Professor Nafiu Abdu

Top 10 Authors

OJENIYI STEPHEN OLUSOLA 1

Department of Crop Soil and Pest Managem...

5,771 8,107

P.O. Oviasogie 2

Chemistry Division, Nigerian Institute f...

3,517 5,634

, Ezeaku, P.I. 3

Department of Soil Science, University o...

3,277 5,403

ADESODUN Johnson Kayode

Department of Soil Science and Land Mana...

3,178 5,111

AJIBOYE G. A.

Department of Soil Science and Land Mana...

3,017 4,758

Akamigbo, F.O.R.

2,660 4,353

Olayinka A.

Department of Soil Science and Land Reso...

2,556 3,947

Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez

Department of Soil Science and Land Mana...

2,548 3,939

Ahukaemere, C.M.

Department of Soil Science and Technolog...

2,213 3,539

Odunze Azubuike Chidowe

Department of Soil Science/IAR, Faculty ...

2,275 3,454

Latest Research

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Research Article Apr 2026

Laboratory Assessment of Basalt Dust Incubation on the Physical Properties of Contrasting Soils in Nigeria

IBRAHIM RASHEED, Akinbile Oluwakunmi Christopher, Ewulo Babatunde Sunday, Ayodele Olumuyiwa Owolabi, Audu Luqman Muhammed

The effects of different application rates, particle sizes, and incubation periods of basalt dust on the selected physical properties of contrasting soils incubated for 90-day was evaluated in this study. A factorial arrangement with a 4×2×4 completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications...

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Research Article Aug 2025

Effect of NPK and poultry manure on selected soil properties, and performance of snake tomato (Trichosanthes cucumerina) in Wukari, Taraba State, Northeastern Nigeria

Waziah Y., JOHN WAMARHYEL GUNDIRI

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of NPK and poultry manure (PM) on selected soil properties and performance of snake tomato. The experiment was laid out in a randomized, complete block design with four treatments and three replicates. The treatments are 240 kg/ha NPK 15:15:15, 20 t...

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Research Article Apr 2025

Effects of NPK fertilizer on growth and yield of Nigerian turmeric (Curcuma longa linn.) germplasm in coastal rainforest ecology of Nigeria

Ekwere, E.O., Baiyeri, K.P, Ogbonna, P.E, Olojede, A. O, Ekwere, U.A.

The study investigated the responses of 10 Turmeric Nigerian Curcuma Longa (NCL) Germplasm, to NPK nutrient rates and its effect on some soil properties. The experiment laid out, was a 3 x 10 factorial in RCBD, to evaluate the growth and yield performance on coastal rainforest soil in Nigeria. The f...

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Research Article Apr 2023

Effect of Untreated Petroleum Refinery Effluent on Bacterial and Fungal Population of Soil and Seedling Growth of Maize (zea Mays L.) in an Ultisol.

Ogbemudia l, Ogboghodo, I. A, Edosa, Ifeyinwa Valerie1, Ekiduefe O. R.

This trial was conducted to investigate the effect of applying untreated petroleum refinery effluent on bacterial and fungal population and seedling growth of maize in an utisol. 2 kg of soil from an uncultivated land was measured into 12 pots which were then polluted with untreated refinery effluen...

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Research Article Aug 2022

Characterization and Classification of Soil - Landform Features in Nigeria's Sokoto - Rima Floodplains

Talha I. Z, Noma, S. S, Ibrahim Babagana Buji, Danmowa N. M, Adamu I.

The study was to identify and classify soils in floodplains along the Wamakko area of Sokoto-Rima in Nigeria. After profiling, samples taken from each horizon were identified, characterized, and classified into four soil types: pedons 1 and 4 (Vertisols) and pedons 2 and 3 (Entisols). The results in...

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Research Article Apr 2022

Evaluation of Furrow Infiltration by Swartzendruber and Horton’s Models in Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Aminu H G, Mudiare, O. J, Oyebode M. A, A. Abdulkadir, Aminu Z

The study aimed at evaluating two models (Swartzendruber and Horton) using furrow infiltration data measured in Samaru, Zaria. These measurements were carried out on the three-field plots A, B and C. Infiltration parameters were generated from the data measured from plots A and B and fitted into the...

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Editorial Board

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Professor Nafiu Abdu

Editor In Chief

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Professor Jamiu Oladipupu Azeez

Associate Editor

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Dr. Bello Shehu Muhammad

Managing Editor

Bayero university, Kano

Dr. Dorcas Tinuka Ezekiel-Adewoyin

Editorial Board

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

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