Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026
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...
Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026
Improving cowpea productivity in the semi-arid Sudan Savanna requires spatially explicit information on land resources to support agricultural planning and soil management. This study evaluated the suitability of land for rainfed cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) production in Kambriwa, Kaugama ...
Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026
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 Gam...
Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026
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...
Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Mar 2026
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 o...
Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026
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 ...
Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Mar 2026
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, ca...
Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Mar 2026
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)...
Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) May 2026
The indiscriminate use of pesticides for crop production in Nigeria has led to contamination of the environment. Specifically, soil contamination from pesticide residues, including banned compounds raises serious public and environmental health concerns. However, very little is known about the occur...
Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026
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 propert...
