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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.cy0ogx4a

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 eradication/food security, economic growth and poverty reduction among others. Research efforts on soil cha...

Jul, 2026 pp. 420 - 434 42 views 25 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.koqwecjs

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 tomato variety and Sugar-75 sweet corn variety. Using the recommendations of the product, trials were...

Jul, 2026 pp. 435 - 461 27 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.p7rcd064

Effect of exchangeable calcium and magnesium as essential for soil chemistry and plant nutrition in organic manures- treated soils for sustainable agriculture.

HABEEBAH SAKA*, Azeez Jamiu Oladipupo, Alabi Khadijat Oyebisi

Calcium and magnesium are important secondary nutrients that contribute to soil fertility, nutrient balance, and sustainable crop production. This study evaluated the mineralization of soil exchangeable Ca2+ and Mg2+. The study was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The experiment was a randomized complete block design with three replica...

Aug, 2026 pp. 462 - 481 26 views 9 downloads