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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Comparative Analysis of Moisture Characteristics of Soils Derived From Sandstone Parent Material in Darazo and Alkaleri Areas of Bauchi State, Nigeria

Ekle, A.E., Babaji, G.A, Hassan, A.M., Voncir, N., Abdusalam, R.A., Katkuk, A. E., Yusuf, Z.E., Stephen, B.

This study was carried out to Evaluate and compare the Moisture Characteristics of Soils Derived from sandstone Parent Material in Alkaleri and Darazo Local Government Areas of Bau...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Comparative Analysis of Soil Moisture Characteristics Between Soils Derived From Basement Complex and Sandstone Parent Materials in Parts of Bauchi State. Nigeria

Ekle, A.E., Babaji, G.A., Hassan, A.M., Voncir, N., Abdusalam, R.A., Katkuk, A. E., Yusuf, Z.E., Stephen, B.

This study was undertaken to evaluate soil moisture characteristics in parts of Bauchi State under soil derived from basement complex and sandstone parent materials with the view t...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Comparative Analysis of Different Leave Powders on Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne Incognita Affecting Bambara Groundnut in Adamawa State

Tame, V.T., Bamsida, Z., Aji M. B.

Field experiment was conducted in 2024 rainy season to compare the effect of different plant leaves powders on root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) affecting Bambara groundnu...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Evaluation of the Effects of Various Organic Wastes in the Reduction of Heavy Metals in a Polluted Soil Undergoing Bioremediation

Muhammad, R. G., Machido, D. A., Mohammed L. I., Ado, S. A., Atta. H. I., Hamzat A., Auta Y. I.

Heavy metals are commonly found in soils polluted with contaminants from anthropogenic sources. Biosorption is a passive mechanism of heavy metal removal by dead or living biomass ...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

The Environmental Impact of Gully Erosion and Its Implications for Soil Loss in Northern Adamawa State, Nigeria

Ezekiel Alhassaan, Ibrahim Saidu, Alfred D. Mshelia, Yohanna Peter

Gully erosion has become a significant environmental issue that dramatically contributes to soil degradation and poses adverse effect on soil fertility, water quality, and ecosyste...

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Vol. 13, No. 1 (2025)

Heavy Metals Analysis in Water and Some Vegetables Samples From Michika Town, Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State

Toma, I., Clifford, B. L., Duguri, J. E., Andrawus, V., Adarju, E., N.

The contamination of water sources and edible crops with heavy metals poses a significant threat to environmental quality and public health, particularly in regions with increasing...

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Vol. 13, No. 1 (2025)

Indigenous Adaptation Measures Adopted by Rural Farmers in Fct-abuja to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts

Audu Liberty Oseni, Emmanuel Suleiman Salau

The neglect of indigenous knowledge by policymakers and development partners, such as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), excludes rural farmers from climate change discourse. T...

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Vol. 13, No. 2 (2025)

Seasonal Variation in Heavy Metal Accumulation and Associated Health-risks From the Consumption of Ww-irrigated Amaranthus in the Zagyuri Community Tamale, Ghana

MUSAH HARUNA NIMATU, PAUL AYEKOROK ABOWEN, SALIFUABDALLAH

The reuse of Wastewater (WW) for vegetable cultivation increases public health risks (HR) due to heavy metal (HM) contamination. The study aimed at investigating the effects of sea...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Assessment of the Level of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetables in Irrigation Farming Sites in Newbussa and Its Environment, Niger State, Nigeria

Olaifa, O.P., Akande, O.A., Yusuf, I.O., Zubairu, M.A., Iluyemi, C.A., Meduna, P.N.

Heavy metal contamination of vegetables is a great public health concern. Hence this study investigates concentration of heavy metals in leafy vegetables and soil from irrigation f...

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Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)

Impact of Aggregate Stability on Plant Available Moisture Content in Bauchi State

Ekle, A.E., Babaji, G.A., Hassan, A.M., Voncir, N., Abdusalam, R.A., Katkuk, A., E., Stephen, B., Yusuf, Z.E.

Soil quality, aggregate stability, plant available moisture content and pore structure of any land can be influenced by management practices but the manipulability of this structur...

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