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The Nigerian Journal of Soil Science (NJSS) is a national journal dedicated to research and development on soil as a natural resource on the earth’s surface, including soil formation, classification, and mapping, as well as physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils, and their applications to crop production. The journal is published by the Soil Science Society of Nigeria as its flagship publication.

The NJSS was founded in 1968, and is a registered member of the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS). The society is responsible for the publication of the NJSS. Membership of the society is open to all persons (ordinary), institutions, private firms and companies (cooperate) and students interested in Soil Science.

Editor-in-Chief: Professor Nafiu Abdu

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OJENIYI STEPHEN OLUSOLA 1
Department of Crop Soil and Pest Managem...
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OJENIYI STEPHEN OLUSOLA 1
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Department of Crop Soil and Pest Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure
Email
soojeniyi@futa.edu.ng
16 Publications
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P.O. Oviasogie 2
Chemistry Division, Nigerian Institute f...
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P.O. Oviasogie 2
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Chemistry Division, Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) P.M.B 1030 Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Email
philipoviasogie5@yahoo.com
10 Publications
1,716 Views
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1,716 2,654
ADESODUN Johnson Kayode
ADESODUN Johnson Kayode 3
Department of Soil Science and Land Mana...
ADESODUN Johnson Kayode
ADESODUN Johnson Kayode 3
Prof.
Institution
Department of Soil Science and Land Management, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Nigeria
Email
adesodunjk@funaab.edu.ng
10 Publications
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, Ezeaku, P.I.
Department of Soil Science, University o...
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, Ezeaku, P.I.
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Department of Soil Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
9 Publications
1,576 Views
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1,576 2,520
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AJIBOYE G. A.
Department of Soil Science and Land Mana...
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AJIBOYE G. A.
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Department of Soil Science and Land Management, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Email
ajiboye_godwin@yahoo.com
8 Publications
1,468 Views
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1,468 2,235
Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez
Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez
Department of Soil Science and Land Mana...
Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez
Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez
Institution
Department of Soil Science and Land Management,Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Email
azeezjo@funaab.edu.ng
10 Publications
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1,487 1,975
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Akamigbo, F.O.R.
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Akamigbo, F.O.R.
Email
frank.akamigbo@unn.edu.ng
7 Publications
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Olayinka A.
Department of Soil Science and Land Reso...
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Olayinka A.
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Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
8 Publications
1,264 Views
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1,264 1,944
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AHUKAEMERE C.M.
Department of Soil Science and Technolog...
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AHUKAEMERE C.M.
Institution
Department of Soil Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Email
mildredshine@yahoo.com
7 Publications
1,236 Views
1,911 Downloads
1,236 1,911
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Abagyeh S. O. I
Department of Soil Science, University o...
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Abagyeh S. O. I
Institution
Department of Soil Science, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Makurdi, Benue State
Email
abacks1959@gmail.com
6 Publications
1,273 Views
1,652 Downloads
1,273 1,652

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Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026

Digital Soil Mapping of Soil Taxonomic Classes: Prospects and Challenges for Machine Learning Integration in Nigeria

Yasin Agono Awwal*, Lemuel Musa Maniyunda, Sulaiman Lawan Ya'u, Muhammad Isma'il

Reliable spatially explicit soil information is important for land-use planning, agricultural management, and food-security planning in Nigeria. Digital soil mapping (DSM), which combines soil observations with environmental covariates through spatial prediction functions, provides an opportunity to...

Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026

Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Land Suitability for Rainfed Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Production in Kambriwa, Kaugama LGA of Jigawa State, Nigeria

Alkasim Abdulkadir*, Magaji M. J, Abdulrahman B. L., Salihu Ahmad Pantami

Improving cowpea productivity in the semi-arid Sudan Savanna requires spatially explicit information on land resources to support agricultural planning and soil management. This study evaluated the suitability of land for rainfed cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) production in Kambriwa, Kaugama ...

Vol. 35, No. 2 (2026) Sep 2026

LAND SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR RAINFED CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta Crantz) PRODUCTION IN FARM SETTLEMENT (PAPA ABEDE), OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Olatomiwa Akinola*

Reliable land suitability information strengthens site-specific management decisions for cassava (Manihot spp.), a crop of major economic and food-security importance in Nigeria, yet such site-level assessment has received little attention in the derived savanna zone around Ogbomoso. This study asse...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026

Laboratory Assessment of Basalt Dust Incubation on the Physical Properties of Contrasting Soils in Nigeria

IBRAHIM RASHEED*, Akinbile Oluwakunmi Christopher, Ewulo Babatunde Sunday, Ayodele Olumuyiwa Owolabi, Audu Luqman Muhammed

The effects of different application rates, particle sizes, and incubation periods of basalt dust on the selected physical properties of contrasting soils incubated for 90-day was evaluated in this study. A factorial arrangement with a 4×2×4 completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications...

Vol. 35, No. 1 (2026) Apr 2026

Poultry manure rate affects growth, yield and pest infestation of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Olubukola Odeyemi*, Makinde E A, Filani C O, Makinde A I, Akindoyin G E

Cultivation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is on the increase in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State in response to increasing demands. However, nutrient deficiency and insect pests are major constraints to cultivation. This study determined the poultry manure (PM) rate required for ...

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Professor Jamiu Oladipupu Azeez

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Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

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Dr. Sharhabil Musa Yahaya

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

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Dr. Dorcas Tinuka Ezekiel-Adewoyin

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Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

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