Enhancing Soil Quality and Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Black Plum (Syzygium cumini) for Soil Amendment and Productivity
1 Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Km 14, Ijebu- Ode Road, Idi - Ayunre, Ibadan, Oyo State.
2 Department of Crop Production Technology The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
3 Soils and Plant Nutrition Section, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Km 14, Ijebu- Ode Road, Idi- Ayunre, P.M.B 5044, Ibadan
4 Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Km 14, Ijebu- Ode Road, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Nigeria
5 Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Km 14, Ijebu- Ode Road, P.M.B 5244, Ibadan, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: akanbioso2008@gmail.com
2 Department of Crop Production Technology The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
3 Soils and Plant Nutrition Section, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Km 14, Ijebu- Ode Road, Idi- Ayunre, P.M.B 5044, Ibadan
4 Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Km 14, Ijebu- Ode Road, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Nigeria
5 Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Km 14, Ijebu- Ode Road, P.M.B 5244, Ibadan, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: akanbioso2008@gmail.com
Abstract
Jamun (Syzygium cumini), widely known as black plum, is a highly adaptable fruit-bearing tree with exceptional nutritional, medicinal, and ecological advantages. Despite its resilience in tropical and semi-arid regions, especially in areas like Northern Nigeria, its integration into formal agricultural systems remains minimal. This review synthesizes current findings on the plant’s agronomic traits, physiological behavior, postharvest value chains, and soil-enhancing potential. It aims to spotlight scientific developments, underline its contributions to sustainable farming systems, and uncover the knowledge gaps restricting its broader utilization. The work also emphasizes its potential to support food resilience, ecological rehabilitation, and economic empowerment in resource-challenged zones.
Keywords
Soil amendment
sustainable agriculture
agroforestry
soil quality enhancement
Tropical fruit trees.
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How to Cite
Ojo, A. O. S., Oyewusi, I. K., A, A. A., A., N. B., & R.R.,, I. (2026). Enhancing Soil Quality and Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Black Plum (Syzygium cumini) for Soil Amendment and Productivity. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 35(1), 181 - 188. https://doi.org/10.67042/njss.2026.zbzklrca
A. O. S. Ojo, I. K. Oyewusi, A. A. A, N. B. A., and I. R.R.,, "Enhancing Soil Quality and Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Black Plum (Syzygium cumini) for Soil Amendment and Productivity," Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 181 - 188, May 2026. doi: 10.67042/njss.2026.zbzklrca
