Nsikak J. Akpan, Olusegun O. Awotoye, Promise. C. Odoh, Adetomi A. Adewusi, Francis. O. Oladeji & Janet F. Ogundare·Asian Soil Research Journal·2025
Background: Despite its agronomic promise, the ecological effects of n-ZnO in soil remain underexplored. Soils are complex and dynamic systems, and nanoparticle interactions can influence nutrient cycling, microbial communities, and micronutrient availability, potentially causing...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3195
Open dumpsites are naturally connected to climate change, soil pollution and loss of biodiversity, problems described as triple planetary crisis. Despite this, dumping of wastes in open dumpsites is a common practice in Akwa Ibom State and indeed in most developing parts of the w...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3193
Understanding soil texture is vital for sustainable agriculture, as it directly affects water retention, nutrient dynamics, and root development. This study aims to assess and map the spatial variability of agricultural soil texture in the Lower Karha River Basin using granulomet...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3194
Gibberellic acid (GA3) can significantly improve growth, yield and yield components of mungbean when applied as a foliar spray or seed treatment. This study aimed to determine the optimal rate and time of foliar GA₃ application on the improvement of growth and yield of mungbean (...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3192
A. N. M. Shibly Sadik, Md. Mokarram Hossain, Zeba Humaira, Bohiny Sarker, Md. Liton Mia, Md. Badsha Alamgir, Shreema Mandal Barsa, Loukik Mehjabin, Isfak Tanvir & Md. Shafiqul Islam·Asian Soil Research Journal·2025
At present, the rice cultivation system is in search of a biological alternative to lessen the harmful effects of chemical herbicides, as it relies heavily on them for managing weeds. This is where allelopathy plays a role, offering a potential alternative to traditional weed con...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3191
Diverse soil and water conservation (SWC) interventions were implemented in Tigray region to retard and stop soil loss due to water erosion problem. The aim of study was to evaluate the biophysical and socioeconomic drivers for the performance of implemented SWC structures under...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3190
Agriculture is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O). At the same time, it offers viable pathways for climate change mitigation through sustainable land management. This system...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3189
Ozigbo C. Chisimdiri, Okereke N. Chukwu, Anukworji A. Chidozie, Ekwealor U. Kenneth, Iroka, F. Chisom, Nwaogaranya U. Patrick & Nwakuche, O. Adaugo·Asian Soil Research Journal·2025
This study evaluates the effects of some organic manures (cow dung manure, poultry manure, fish pond wastewater) and NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer on oil-contaminated soil using Abelmoschus esculentus as a test plant. The research was conducted under controlled conditions at Nnamdi Azi...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3187
Considering the world's expanding population, sustainable agriculture is becoming more and more important for maintaining environmental health and food security. Micronutrients like iron, zinc, manganese, and copper are among the essential elements of plant nutrition and are esse...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i3186
Samuel Akpan Nta, Erewari Ukoha-Onuoha, Ikpe Jimmy Udom & Unwana Iniobong Udoumoh·Asian Soil Research Journal·2025
Aims: This study determines the heavy metal impacts on roadside soils and its potential health hazards in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Background: Roads affect natural environment to a large extent because automobile act as line sources of heavy metal pollutants. Emission from...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2185