Mehdi Safari namivandi, Greisi Aline de Azeredo, Mozhgan Nosrati, Mahnaz Javedani & Neda Karimi·Asian Soil Research Journal·2026
Land subsidence is a critical environmental hazard in arid and semi-arid regions, primarily associated with excessive groundwater extraction. Khonj Plain, in southern Fars Province, Iran, has experienced a marked decline in groundwater levels due to intensive agricultural activit...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i3235
This study evaluated the effects of palm oil mill effluents (POME) and cassava mill effluents (CME) on the physical characteristics, chemical properties, and fertility status of soils derived from diverse parent materials, namely Coastal Plain Sands (CPS), Beach Ridge Sands (BRS)...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2234
Sule Ayegba Nicholas, Nnete Gibson Michael, Pius Juwon Olowosaye, Deborah Ajoke Ebiloma & Ediomo Oscar Etim·Asian Soil Research Journal·2026
Soil enzyme activities are sensitive indicators of soil biological functioning and nutrient cycling, particularly in environments impacted by municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal. This study evaluated selected physicochemical properties and enzyme activities of soils from three m...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2233
Introduction: Agrochemicals used over time reshape soil, with fungal and physicochemical signals marking shifts in bio‑physicochemical patterns Aim: This study investigated fungal diversity and abundance in agrochemical contaminated soil from Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria, emphasiz...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2232
The dust phenomenon is considered one of the most important environmental hazards in arid and semi-arid regions. Yazd province (located in central Iran, between 31° to 34° N latitude and 53° to 57° E longitude), due to its geographical location, arid climate, presence of active s...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2230
The baseline data of soil quality and trace metal distribution is essential to assess agro-environmental sustainability in highly cultivated areas. This research evaluated the physicochemical characteristics and spatial distribution of heavy metals in agricultural soils in the th...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2231
Azolla is increasingly recognised as a low-cost, environmentally friendly input with the potential to enhance soil fertility, conserve moisture, and improve rice productivity. This study assesses farmers’ awareness, perceptions, and management practices regarding Azolla use in ri...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2229
The mining of lithium has grown at a very high rate all over the globe owing to the rising demand in lithium-ion batteries in renewable energy technology and in electric vehicles. Nonetheless, mining operations can cause heavy metals to enter the local soils, which can be fatal t...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2228
Groundwater constitutes the principal source of water for drinking and irrigation in semi-arid regions of Telangana State, particularly in limestone-dominated terrains affected by mining and intensive agriculture. The present study evaluates the hydrogeochemical characteristics o...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2227
Okoro, Ogochukwu Grace, Ekwealor, U. Kenneth, Iroka, Chisom Finian, Okereke, Chukwu Nkumah, Okereke, Kingsley Eze, Nwaogaranya, Patrick Uche, Onyili, Consolata Ada & Nwakuche, Adaugo O·Asian Soil Research Journal·2026
Restoring degraded watersheds requires strategies that rebuild soil fertility and promote vegetative cover. This study evaluated the effectiveness of organic (poultry manure) and inorganic (NPK 15:15:15) soil amendments in enhancing the growth of two indigenous, nutrient-responsi...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1226