Articles | Nigerian Journal of Soil Science

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.lqw50lj0

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 was adopted. Air-dried and sieved soil samples collected from Auchi and Agbede town were treated ea...

Apr, 2026 pp. 1 - 16 126 views 100 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.d0mrov1a

DETAILED PEDOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF DALORI SOILS, UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI FARMLAND, SUDAN SAVANNA, NIGERIA

Ibrahim Babagana Buji^*, Turajo A., Talha I. Z

This study was conducted in 2023 at the University of Maiduguri farmland, Dalori, Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria (latitudes 11°46.758′–11°47.116′ N, longitudes 13°12.744′–13°13.188′ E) to characterize the soils of the area. Morphological and physico-chemical properties of twenty-seven (27) soil samples were analyzed from identified genetic horizons of six (6) pedo...

Apr, 2026 pp. 88 - 104 76 views 110 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.99k6gy9t

Land Assessment for Cocoa Cultivation in Opeji Village, Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State

Olasoji Hannah Olufemi^*, Ogunlade M O, Asowata A F, Olasoji D J

The need to increase cocoa production due to its relevance to Nigeria’s economy in the last few years necessitated this study. The study was carried out to assess the soils suitability and fertility evaluation for cocoa production. 1 soil profile was established and described; and bulked samples taken at a depth of 0-20cm and 20-40cm depth. Collected soil samples were analyzed and results showed t...

Apr, 2026 pp. 189 - 199 94 views 60 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.0cgpi5p3

Poultry manure rate affects growth, yield and pest infestation of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Olubukola Odeyemi^*, Makinde E A, Filani C O, Makinde A I, Akindoyin G E

Cultivation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is on the increase in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State in response to increasing demands. However, nutrient deficiency and insect pests are major constraints to cultivation. This study determined the poultry manure (PM) rate required for optimum growth, fruit yield and reduced pest infestation on cucumber from field trials carried out i...

Apr, 2026 pp. 28 - 45 92 views 69 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.b7wk3ynl

Characteristics of Soils Along a Toposequence in Ishiagu, Eastern Nigeria and Its Relation to Potential Agricultural Landuse.

Nsor M.E.^*, Adesemuyi E.A

The soil along a toposequence in Isiagu, Eastern Nigeria was studied to establish its influence on soil properties and its relation to potential agricultural use. In order to characterize and classify the soil, three pedons were dug along the toposequence at the crest, middle slope and valley bottom. The soils were characterized in terms of their morphological, physical and chemical properties. Th...

Apr, 2026 pp. 78-86 178 views 252 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.hhjtguph

Synergistic effects of poultry manure and 2,4-epibrassinolide on soil properties and performance of groundnut in the rainforest of Nigeria

Victoria Otie^*

The growth and yield response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) to fertilizer and other crop management inputs on Nigerian soils derived from coastal plain sands has been little studied. This greenhouse evaluation was aimed to determine the impact of chicken manure (CM) and 2,4-epibrassinolide (BR) on the growth and yield of groundnut. Four levels of CM: 0, 5, 10 and 15 tons/ha denoted as CM0, CM...

Mar, 2026 pp. 59 - 72 104 views 86 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.dw8i5g1e

Impact of Littered Sachet Water Plastics on Soil Infiltration Capacity in Agricultural Lands of Gwagwalada, Nigeria

Hadiza Hadiza Abubakar Ahmad^*

The ubiquitous consumption and indiscriminate disposal of sachet water plastics across Nigeria have exacerbated environmental degradation, particularly affecting soil health in agricultural landscapes. Recent studies reveal that polyethylene-based microplastics, which dominate sachet water waste, can significantly alter soil structure, reduce porosity, and limit microbial diversity, thereby degrad...

Mar, 2026 pp. 46 - 58 110 views 90 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.7nod11h1

Comparative Assessment of Indigenous and Exotic Tree Species for Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils in Southwest Nigeria.

Olayiwola Victor^*

The growth and overall health of a tree can be negatively impacted by various contaminants, and the specific concentration at which these effects occur can differ from one tree species to another, as well as between different contaminants. This study aimed to explore the phytoremediation potential of Tectona grandis, Gmelina arborea, Shorea roxburghii, Terminalia ivorensis, and Terminalia superba ...

Mar, 2026 pp. 17 - 27 90 views 71 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.qh2elhal

Effect of Npk, Mg, Biochar. Compost and Oil-Palm Waste in Prenursery Oil-Palm Seedling Production

AONDONA O.^*, EZEKIEL AKINKUNMI AKINRINDE

The effectiveness of organic fertilizer materials (decomposed Empty Fruit Bunch, EFB: Sunflower Compost, SFC; Palm-Oil Mill-Effluent, POME, Palm Kernel Cake, PKC and Biochar) for the production of oil-palm seedlings at the pre-nursery (four-month stage) were evaluated, using NPK Mg 12:12:17:2 as reference. In an initial pot experiment (employing 2 kg soil samples per 2.5 x 25 cm2 polythene bag), r...

Mar, 2026 pp. 100-107 219 views 358 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2025.z4ngfyrq

Soil structure stability and organic carbon distribution along the toposequence of Orumba North in derived savannah of the South-East, Nigeria

Chika Jidera^*, Ezeokoye, C.S., Obalum, S.E., Ukaegbu, E. P

In high-rainfall zones with severe water erosion problems, soil structure stability as promoted by soil organic carbon (SOC) should be prioritized. Landscape positions and land use influence soil properties and nutrient distribution. This study assessed soil structure stability and SOC content at top-slope, mid-slope and low-slope positions of a toposequence at Orumba North in derived savannah zon...

Aug, 2025 pp. 34-42 269 views 337 downloads