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Origin and Dynamics of Termite Mound Soils in Southern India

A. K. Harit & P. Jouquet · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Aims: In Southern India, termite above-ground nests can have the shape of cathedral (CAT) or lenticular (LENT) mounds. Although CATare built by the fungus-growing species Odontotermes obesus, the origin and evolution of LENT remain unknown. Therefore, the aim of to study was to e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i430115

Bio-availability and Bio-accessibility of Lead and Zinc in Contaminated Soil from Cwymystwyth Lead Mine Site

Y. Abdullahi, A. S. Aska, C. Roberts, M. S. Abdu & J. Gambo · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Cwmystwyth Lead Mine was an abundant mine site with pugh’s and kingside water drainages shows contaminated water in the research area with no much scientific evidence to ascertain the level of the pollution. Hence this research was designed to study level of lead and zinc in cont...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i430114

Contribution of Selected Herbivores’ Dung on the Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Joel Yesaya Pallangyo & Nsajigwa Emmanuel Mbije · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

This study was done to determine the contribution of selected herbivores’ dung in the grazed ecosystem of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. To achieve this Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen were determined in four distinct textural soils in three sites, namely Serena with clay an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i330112

Freundlich and Langmuir Isotherm Studies of Phosphorus Sorption unto Soils Derived from Basement Complex Rock, Alluvium, Coastal Plain Sand and Shale Parent Materials

Adams Emomu, Esohe Ehis-Iyoha, Emmanuel Ochuko Ufinomue, Donald Okpo Odidi & Sandra Amenze Ighedosa · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

To provide information on best model to predict Phosphorus (P) Sorption unto Soils derived from Basement Complex Rock, Alluvium, Coastal Plain Sand and Imo Shale Parent Materials in 3 states of Nigeria. Completely randomized design was used to collect surface soil samples in 3 re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i330110

Effect of [N-(Phosphonomethl)-glycine] (Glyphosate) Herbicide on Soil Microbial Population

Halima Isa, Mohammed Bashir, Maryam Ibraheem & Aisha Mahmud Marafa · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Aims: To determine the effect of [N-(phosphonomethl)-glycine] (glyphosate) herbicide on soil bacterial and fungal population. Study Design:The effect glyphosate herbicide on soil microorganisms population on 2 different farm land was determined by Isolation of bacteria and fungi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i330109

The Effect of Land Uses on Soil Erodibility (Index) and Soil Loss of the Keana Geological Sediments of Parts of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

M. G. Abubakar, M. O. Udochukwu & O. S. Enokela · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

The effect of land uses on soil erodibility and soil loss of the Keana geological sediments of parts of Nasarawa State, Nigeria was investigated in this study. Geographic positioning system (GPS) was used to identify three land uses (agricultural, forested, and residential). Soil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i330108

Vegetative Growth and Ion Relations in Soybean with Potassium Sulphate Application under Saline Environment

Badar-uz- Zaman, Zaryab Gul, Muhammad Suhaib, Muhammad Ishaq & Haris Khurshid · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Aims: To evaluate the effect of K2SO42- application on growth of soybean cultivars besides chemical parameters under salt stress. Study Design: Laid out the experiment in Complete Randomized Design in triplicates.  Analyzed the data statistically by using the statistical software...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i330107

Evaluation of Lead, Cadmium and Nickel Contamination in Lactuca Sativa Cultivated in Savadkooh Region, Iran

Gharibi, Azadeh & Khakipour, Nazanin · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Aims: To investigate the level of heavy metal contamination in the lettuce cultivated in Place: Savadkooh County in Mazandaran, Iran. Methodology: five samples were taken from the lettuce produced in this area and also from the soils in which they were cultivated, and the concent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i230104

Pertinent Nutrient Status in Soil and Water of Kargah and Napuras Streams in Gilgit Valley

Badar-uz -Zaman, Huda Khan & Maryam Tariq · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Aims: To observe the status of salinity build up besides inorganic nutrient status at different sites in Kargah and Napuras streams of Gilgit valley. Study Design: one-way ANOVA means using LSD test. Place and Duration of Study: Kargah and Napuras streams and nearby village in Gi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i230103

An Assessment of the Physico-Chemical Parameters of Mangrove Soils that Support Nypa fruticans and Other Mangrove Species Establishment in the Cameroon Estuary

Dongang Ceraphine Mangwa, Nkwatoh Anthanasius Fuashi, Asongwe Godswill Azinwie & Kamah Pascal Bumtu · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Invasion of Nypa palm into mangroves is a problem in the Cameroon Estuary. Soil variability is one of the dominant features that support Nypa palm establishment. The objective was to characterize the soil under the different mangrove stands; Purely Nypa palm stands (A), mixed sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i230102

Influence of N:K Ratios in Soils on Growth, Nutrient Availability and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Southern Nigeria

A. O. Bakare · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

This study was undertaken to determine the influence of N:K ratios applied to soils and the availability of N, K on yield of maize in two distinct ecological zones of Edo state of Nigeria. The sites used were Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN) Iyanomo (Forest) and the Te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i230105

Minor Cereal Crops Production and their Future Prospects in Bangladesh

Jatish C. Biswas, M. R. Islam, M. M. Haque & A. Hamid · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Different kinds of cereals are the dominant carbohydrate source for the global population of which minor cereals, a group of neglected crops, play an important role in proving substitute of rice or wheat in the harsh environment of the globe. These crops have been replaced in man...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i130101

Assessment of Heavy Metal Contents in Three Different Land used Soils in Ohaji/Egbema Imo State, Nigeria

L. C. Okoro, M. O. Nwachukwu & S. G. I. Ikeh · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

This assessment of some heavy metal contents in different land used soils in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State was conducted between June, 2019 and May, 2020. Three land used soils namely; the grass land, continuously cropped and forest land were studied. Soil profile representations were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i130100