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
Background: Soil structural instability is a severe limitation of sustainable crop productivity in the humid tropics especially in southeastern Nigeria. Aim: To study effects of organic amendments on soil structural enhancement and deformation susceptibility in a degraded Ultisol...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1225
This study investigated the morphological, physical, chemical, fertility, and biological characteristics of soils in the Al-Riyadh district and the town of Al-Dibs, considering both cultivated and uncultivated soil profiles. The surface layers exhibited higher fertility and micro...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1224
Introduction: the indiscriminate application of agrochemicals threatens soil biodiversity and poses significant public health risks through heavy metal accumulation. Aim: this study evaluated the impact of agrochemical inputs on soil physicochemical properties, microbial populati...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1221
Agricultural production systems rely heavily on conventional chemical fertilizers to meet the demands of a growing global population. However, these practices have led to significant environmental issues, including low nutrient use efficiency (NUE), soil degradation, water pollut...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1222
Pascal Jouquet, Nicolas Bottinelli, Soulikone Chaivanhna, Phai Do Duy, Kim Fooyontphanich, Netnapa Kaswiset, Ratha Muon, Sochan Sao, Saysongkham Sayavong, Sreymom Sieng, Nivong Sipaseuth, Thu Tran Thi Minh & Tien Tran Minh·Asian Soil Research Journal·2026
This paper investigates the critical role of soil organic carbon (SOC) in sustaining agricultural and environmental systems across Southeast Asia, with a focus on Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Thailand. SOC is fundamental to soil fertility, agricultural productivity, and climat...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1223
Mohammad Golam Kibria, Asma Uddin Jimmi, Bejoy Chandra Sarkar, Md Anwarul Abedin & Md. Shafiqul Islam·Asian Soil Research Journal·2026
Drought is a slow onset recurrent phenomenon in northwest part of Bangladesh. Drought has both direct and indirect impacts on crop yields. Hence, an experiment was conducted at the Nachole, Chapa Nawabganj during Aman season (July to December) of 2018 to investigate the performan...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1220
Aim: This study evaluated the impact of pesticide use on soil bacterial community structure, abundance and diversity. Pesticide treated (PT) and untreated (UT) soils were obtained from a farmland at Onuebum Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The UT soil served as the control. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1219
The rhizosphere, the narrow soil zone influenced by plant roots, is a dynamic hotspot of biological, chemical, and physical interactions that regulate soil health and crop productivity. This interface hosts complex plant–microbe–soil interactions that drive nutrient cycling, enha...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1218
Background: The rapid degradation of tropical Ferralsols in Central Africa threatens sustainable rice production. While mineral fertilisers are widely used, they often exacerbate soil acidity and fail to build soil organic matter. Aim: This study evaluated the synergistic effects...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1217
Robert O. Ombori, P. Okinda Owuor, Bowa O. Kwach, David M. Kamau, Wilson Dufitumukiza & Solomon W. Msomba·Asian Soil Research Journal·2025
Depletion of nutrients are high in Eastern Africa tea soil due to high rainfall causing surface run-off and leaching, together with removal with crop. Nutrients Replenishment of nutrients by applying fertilizer is therefore necessary. However, nitrogen fertilizers may cause micro...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i4212