Yasin Agono Awwal

Federal University Wukari, Taraba State

awwalyasin313@gmail.com 0000-0002-7693-8471

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Biography

A soil scientist and pedologist specializing in digital soil mapping, soil classification, and land suitability assessment for sustainable agriculture in tropical environments. His research integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and machine learning techniques to improve soil resource characterization and agricultural decision-making.

Publications 2

Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 2

Digital Soil Mapping of Soil Taxonomic Classes: Prospects and Challenges for Machine Learning Integration in Nigeria

Yasin Agono Awwal^*, Lemuel Musa Maniyunda, Sulaiman Lawan Ya'u, Muhammad Isma'il

Reliable spatially explicit soil information is important for land-use planning, agricultural management, and food-security planning in Nigeria. Digital soil mapping (DSM), which combines soil observations with environmental covariates through spatial prediction functions, provides an opportunity to complement and progressively update existing soil...

Sep, 2026 Vol. 35, Issue 2 10 views 3 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

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 collected from identified horizons and analyzed for s...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.en5g3nqd

May, 2026 Vol. 35, Issue 1 89 views 50 downloads

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