Articles | Nigerian Journal of Soil Science

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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

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Assessment of the Variations of some Weather Parameters within the five Regions of The Gambia

Michael Olojugba^*, Jerreh Camara

The study and forecast of climatic phenomena have progressed over time, but the immense knowledge and information gathered has aided in comprehending and anticipating weather changes and their effects on crop production. The objective was to evaluate weather parameters in the five regions of The Gambia from 2015 to 2024, outline the factors that influence their variations, and assess their impact ...

Sep, 2026 pp. 25 - 36 7 views 1 downloads