Synthesized composites were characterized through UV-spectrophotometer, XRD, SEM, EDX and FTIR analysis. SEM and EDX images confirmed surface morphology of ordinary mesoporous nano silica (mNs) and Fe & Zn embedded mNs. In XRD pattern of mNs peaks absence indicate that nano s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i3159
Arsenic (As) contamination in groundwater is a severe and widespread problem in Bangladesh and their exposure cause a serious health hazard in human history. A pot experiment was conducted in the net-house of the Department of Soil Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mym...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i330141
Understanding of initial infiltration rates and steady state infiltration rates of soil is very important for runoff management and irrigation scheduling. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i330140
Studies of soil-based tests pertaining to different crops in Vindhyan alluvial plains from 2001 to 2004 show effect of production on specific rice crop by IR-36 testing leveraging on soil stoichiometric testing and recommended balanced fertilizers and organic matter amelioration...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230138
Aims: Under the intensive agriculture system, it is crucial to maintain the soil fertility for the sustainability of crop production. Therefore, the study was conducted in the experimental field of the Department of Soil Science of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural U...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230137
Soil acidification is one of the problems of chemical soil degradation affecting soil productivity in the world. This paper attempts to explain the concept of soil acidification, the causes of soil acidification and the methods to remedy it. Farmers need simple and sustainable te...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230136
Aims: Composting poultry manure is an effective way of enhancing its nutrient content and reduce nutrient losses. There is the need to reduce gaseous nutrient losses during composting through the use of covering materials. Assess the level of chemical enrichment of soil and sawdu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230135
Two field experiments were conducted at El-Hamoul, Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt, over two seasons, winter 2020/2021 and summer 2021, to improve and sustain some soil properties and productivity both of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and rice (Oryza sativa L.) by adding phospho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230134
The effect of organic manure in restoration of rill and gully eroded soil using Amaranthus hybridus as a test plant was carried out. The aim of this research work was to compare the restorative potentials of cow-dung, goat-dung, and poultry-manure amendment on rill and gully erod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i130133
Maize is an important cereal crop in Ethiopia. However, the yield of this crop is limited due to the lack of varieties and blended fertilizer for varieties and site specifications. The use of a right amount of fertilizer based on crop requirement has significant importance for s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i130132
Bangladesh is a densely populated country where the oil crisis is one of the major issues. On the other hand, the balanced fertilizer used is lacking until now. The purpose of the study is to investigate the yield of Mustard (Brassica napus L.) Binasarisha-9 is influenced by the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i130131
Mangroves play important roles in the environment such as sequestration, spawning of fishes and source of medicinal plants. Two rivers which feed the mangroves of Cameroon are Rivers Wouri and Meme. While River Wouri that feeds the Douala-Edea mangrove receives smaller water bodi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i130130
The physicochemical properties of soils within the Mount Cameroon region are constantly changing due to their altitudinal gradient and diverse land-use systems. This modification poses a threat to the inhabitants of this area as their livelihood depends on these soils. Informatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i130129
Background: Nutrition is a major lifestyle factor in health promotion, prevention and treatment of several population health issues [1]. There are some published studies that show the benefits associated with nutrition interventions provided by dietitians but there is still a nee...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2021/v7i430127
Soil acidity is a potentially serious land degradation issue. When soil becomes too acidic it can decrease the availability of essential nutrients. Investigation on the effect of activated biochar on soil properties of coastal plain sands of Port Harcourt was conducted at the hig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2021/v7i430128