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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

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Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jul 2026

Performance Evaluation of Soil Moisture Retainer on Soil Conditioning and Growth and Yield of Tomato and Sweet Corn

Sani Idris^*, L. J. Bamaiyi, Aliyu Abdulkadir

This trial tested the effectiveness of Soil Moisture Retainer (SMR) product on improvement of soil conditions and tomato and sweet corn performances alongside different irrigation levels in order to identify the promising rates and levels. The experiment was conducted in two phases involving Padma t...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jul 2026

Assessment of Soil degradation in response to Land use change in the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Adebayo Ibrahim Ajibola^*, Tobore Anthony Olamiji, Oyeyemi Omotola

Soil degradation is a worldwide concern that poses significant threats to the physical, chemical and biological conditions of soil leading to food insecurity and instability of ecosystems. Therefore, assessing and monitoring soil degradation especially in the teeming developing population countries ...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jul 2026

HEAVY METAL TOLERANCE AND HYDROCARBON-DEGRADING POTENTIAL OF INDIGENOUS SOIL BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM OIL SPILL SITES IN BERE COMMUNITY RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Ikwuakonam Okoro^*, Laura N. Chigozie-Nwogu

Contamination from oil spills in Nigeria's Niger Delta has led to widespread co-contamination of soils with petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals, creating significant environmental and ecological problems. This research aimed to test the hydrocarbon-degrading capacity and heavy metal tolerance of...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jul 2026

Characterization, Classification and Suitability Assessment of Nigeria Soils: A Review

Olasoji Hannah Olufemi^*, Ojetade, J. O., Muda, S. A., Amusan, A. A

Effective soil management and conservation may be impossible without accurate soil characterization, classification and interpretation in relation to particular crop requirements. Proper management of soils is therefore indispensable because of its linkage to environmental protection, hunger eradica...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jul 2026

Profile Distribution of Forms of Iron and Aluminium Oxides in Wetland Soils Formed Over Recent Alluvium

Olufemi Adewale Osinuga^*, Janet Oluwafunmilayo Sulaimon, Anuoluwapo Ayomide Ojo, Lateefat Abisola Taoreed, Victory Tega Kagbare, Ezekiel Abiodun Samuel, Bolarinwa Ayoola Senjobi

Iron (Fe) and aluminium (Al) forms are important properties for understanding soil-forming processes and serve as helpful markers in identifying the horizon where secondary oxides accumulate. This study evaluated the physical, chemical, and extractable forms of Fe and Al in Eriti wetlands, Ogun Stat...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026

Pedogenesis, Weathering Intensity, and Soil Development in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Zagga District, Northwestern Nigeria

Ibrahim Babagana Buji^*, Murtala Bawa Sharu, Noma, S. S, Abubakar G. A, Eniolorunda N. B, Talha I. Z, Hayatu N. G

Understanding pedogenetic processes and weathering dynamics is fundamental to characterizing soil development and guiding sustainable land management in tropical savannas. This study evaluated the pedogenic processes, weathering status, and stage of soil development in Zagga District. Field investig...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026

Use of a GIS-Based AHP and Parametric Square Root Method for Land Suitability Assessment of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) on Gurumpawo Toposequence

Gisilanbe Solomon Adamu^*, Abdulrashid Shobayo Babatunde, Sulaiman Yau Lawan, Muhammad ISMAIL, Lemuel Musa Maniyunda, Jamila Aliyu, Hussain Abba Ahmad, Ummi Salma ZUBAIRU

This study assessed the cultivation potential of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) along Gurumpawo toposequence, Ganye, Adamawa State, using the parametric square root method (SRM) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Sustainable groundnut production in the area is threatened by declining soil fe...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026

Soil Physical and Chemical Spatial Patterns under Land Use Intensification in a Nigerian Protected Area

Adesina Abudlkabir Wahab^*, Kabir Kayode Adebayo, Toyeeb Abayomi Abioye, Yusuf Folorunso Abdulkareem

Population growth, food demand, and low farm income drive landuse intensification and encroachment into protected areas. Landuse intensification within protected landscapes alters soil physical and chemical properties with implications for ecosystem stability. This study quantified soil variability ...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026

Comparative evaluation of chitosan-based biopolymer and conventional phosphorus extractants on phosphorus availability, soil pH dynamics, and maize agronomic performance in amended soils

Ganiyu Bankole^*, Adeoba Courage Aghorunse, Festus Adelana, Racheal Ayo Buzugbe, Sheriff Adewuyi, Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez

Phosphorus (P) availability in tropical soils is commonly restricted by strong fixation processes, mainly through adsorption onto iron and aluminum oxides and precipitation with calcium compounds, which significantly reduce its mobility and plant utilization. This study evaluated the effectiveness o...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) May 2026

Characterization and Classification of Selected Soils Formed on a Planar Surface in Wukari, Nigeria

Yasin Agono Awwal^*, Sadiq Fatihu Kabir, Gisilanbe Solomon Adamu, David Janet Emye

This study investigates the properties and variability of selected pedons in Wukari, Nigeria, focusing on their characterization and classification. Field soil profile description and laboratory analyses were conducted to assess morphological, physical, and chemical properties. Soil samples were col...

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Professor Nafiu Abdu

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Professor Jamiu Oladipupu Azeez

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Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

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Dr. Bello Shehu Muhammad

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Bayero university, Kano

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Dr. Dorcas Tinuka Ezekiel-Adewoyin

Editorial Board

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

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