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Influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae on Callusing and root colonization of Tea (Camellia sinensis) Clones in Kenya

Awa Chelangat, Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango, Nicholas K. Korir & Maina Mwangi · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Mycorrhizal fungi are a major component of the soil micro flora in many ecosystems, but usually have limited saprophytic abilities. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are an important component of soil life and soil chemistry. In soil, phosphorus may be present in relatively larg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i130098

The Impact of Potassium Sources and Bio Fertilizer on Corn Plant and Potassium Availability in Calcareous Soil

Basma R. A. Rashwan & Alaa Eldeen A. Shaheen · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Two field experiments were conducted in a calcareous soil during summer seasons of 2019 and 2020 at the experimental in a private farm Mallawi, El- Minia Governorate, Egypt to evaluate application of K fertilization at different rates of K2SO4 and non-classic products, i.e. K fel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i130099

Changes in the Microbial Properties of Olive Cultivated Soils under Short, Medium and Long-term Irrigation with Treated Wastewater

Yassine Hidri, Khaled Hibar, Amani Bchir, Rim Werheni, Naceur Jedidi & Abdennaceur Hassen · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Aims: In Tunisia, Climatic changes and water shortage has led to the reuse of treated municipal wastewater (TMWW) in the agricultural sector since the sixties. This work was intended to study the short, medium, and long-term impacts of this practice on soil microbial properties....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i130097

Heavy Metals Content in Kaolin Mined Soil and Water Body at Ohiya, Umuahia South, Abia State, Nigeria

C. E. Igwe, C. M. U. Ajero, A. A. Amaechi & P. O.` Nzenwa · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Heavy metals (HM) have been a global concern for its toxic and detrimental effect on the environment especially when it exceeds the permissible limit through anthropogenic activities like kaolin mining. Kaolin mining has improved the economic wellbeing of the local people through...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i330096

Effect of Nano, Bio and Organic Fertilizers on Some Soil Physical Properties and Soybean Productivity in Saline Soil

Kh. A. Shaban, M. A. Esmaeil, A. K. Abdel Fattah & Kh. A. Faroh · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

A field experiment was carried out at Khaled Ibn El-waleed village, Sahl El-Hussinia, El-Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, during two summer seasons 2019 and 2020 to study the effect of NPK nanofertilizers, biofertilizers and humic acid combined with or without mineral fertilizers diff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i330095

Soil Mechanical Composition and Texture as Indices for On-site and Field Precise Choice of Land Use Type to Adopt

M. O. Eyong & K. I. Ofem · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

The soils of Agoi-Ibami in central Cross River State of Nigeria were evaluated for their mechanical and textural compositions in the field. The objective was to present to small scale, subsistence farmers, with limited access to external farm-inputs for time consuming and expensi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i330094

GPS Based Soil Profile Study in Respect to Morphological and Nutrient Analysis in Pedon of Ganjam District

Rahul Adhikary & Rohita Garnayak · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

GPS based two pedons- one each from up and medium land during dry season, studied in the field & analysis done in the laboratory. The difference in properties between two pedons was mostly due to lateritic and basaltic parent material in pedons. The morphology of mineral soil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i330092

Pedogenic and Contemporary Issues of Fluvisol Characterization and Utilisation in the Wetlands of Bamenda Municipality, Cameroon

Godswill Azinwie Asongwe, Bernard P. K. Yerima, Aaron Suh Tening & Irene Bongsiysi Bame · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

Fluvisols in urban wetlands in Bamenda Municipality Cameroon play a vital role in vegetable production but they are under immense pressure. Seven representative soil profiles and 21 surface soil samples were morphologically and/or physico-chemically characterized to classify the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i330093

Effect of Different Organic Manures on the Growth and Yield of Water melon (Citrullus Ianatus)

U. U. Emeghara, O. Olukotun, O. E. Olagunju, R. Akanni- John, B. O. Oni, L. Ganiyu, U. F. Yahaya, S. O. Olafemi, S. Omodona & F. M. Rasheed · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

Field experimental trials were carried out at Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka. Kaduna located between latitude 100 35”N and longitude 07°21”E at altitude 644m above sea level to compare the effect of different application of organic manures on growth and yield of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i230091

Effects of Organic Manure Source and Weeding Frequencies on Growth Parameters of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorious)

M. M. Olorukooba, R. Suleiman, O. Olukotun, R. Mohammed, E. Apene, J. Essien, C. A. Danbaki & S. O. Olafemi · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

Field trials were carried out during 2018 and during 2019 dry season periods at Federal College of Forestry and Mechanization Afaka Kaduna, located between latitude 10° 35”N and longitude 007° 21”E at altitude 644 m above sea level, to determine the effects of organic manure sour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i230090

Evaluation of Different Level of Vermicompost on Yield and Yield Components of Wheat at Vertisols of L/Machew District

Weldegebriel Gebrehiwot, Tewolde Berhe, Tsadik Tadele, Kinfe Tekulu, Geberesemaeti Kahsu, Solomon Mebrahtom, Samrawit Mebrahtu, Goitom Aregawi, Gidena Tasew & Aklil Gebremedhin · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

A field experiment was carried out to evaluate different rates of vermicompost, and inorganic NPS(Nitrogen-Phosphate Fertilizer With Sulphur) fertilizers for wheat production in 2015-2017 main cropping seasons at L/machew district of the Tigray Regional State. There were five sys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i230089

Effect of Losing Nitrogen Fertilizers on Living Organism and Ecosystem, and Prevention Approaches of their Harmful Effect

Rahmatullah Hashimi & Mohammad Hanif Hashimi · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

The world’s population is drastically increasing; therefore, an enormous amount of nitrogen and other fertilizers are used to produce enough food for their feeding. Furthermore, since the applied nitrogen amount is not completely absorbed by plants, its big proportion is released...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i230088

Assessment of Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metal Load in Soils of Ebocha Gas Flaring Site in Rivers State, Nigeria

O. I. Achieche, O. O. Njoku, C. M. Duru & M. O. Nwachukwu · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

The negative impact of gas flaring on the environment cannot be overemphasised. This study assessed the effect of gas flaring on the physicochemical properties and heavy metal contents in soils of Ebocha gas flaring site in Rivers State. It involved the assessment of various dist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i230087

An Empirical Survey on Damages Caused by Erosional Depositions on Farmlands along Jimeta-Yola Road, Adamawa State Nigeria

A. A. Sadiq, Maryam Abdullahi & Abubakar Bello · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

Aim: To empirically survey the damages caused by erosional deposition on farmlands along Jimeta-Yola road, Adamawa state Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: It was conducted in June-July 2020 rainy season due to the unprecedented depositions on three farmlands (Abattoir, Garage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i130086

Effects of Compost Tea Application on Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Amaranthus (Amaranthus caudatus L) in Wukari, Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

A. T. Gani, C. A. Odey & A. Christopher · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2020

A study was conducted to determine the effects of compost tea application on the soil properties, growth and yield of amaranthus (Amaranthus caudatus L) in Wukari, Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria. The experimental variables include compost tea of 10 liters water/1 kg compost, co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2020/v4i130085