African Journal of Soil Science

ISSN 2375-088X

AJSS | Table of Contents in 2019

Research Article

Comparative productivity of nitrogen-use efficient and nitrogen-inefficient maize cultivars and traditional grain sorghum in the moist Savanna of West Africa

G. J. Kling and W. J. Horst, S.O. Oikeh*, V.O. Chude

Page: 1 - 8

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1092

Research Article

Effects of the soil texture and the burying depth of the larvae on some biological parameters of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Trypetidae).

Ali Ahmed D, Kellouche A and Mazouzi F, Soltani N

Page: 1 - 7

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1091

Research Article

Soil moisture and its consequences under different management in a six year old hedged agroforestry demonstration plot in semi-arid Kenya, for two successive contrasting seasons

J.K. Ng'anga and H. Liniger, S. B. B. Otengi*, C. J. Stigter

Page: 1 - 16

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1090

Research Article

Incorporating pigeon pea compost with Minjingu fertilizer brands to determine their effects on maize production in Morogoro, Tanzania

Eliakira Kisetu*, Ziada Salum Mtakimwa

Page: 1 - 5

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1089

Research Article

Effect of inorganic fertilizer on microbial utilization of hydrocarbons on oil contaminated soil

K. C., Ubochi , E. U.*, V. I and Ezeji, Ibekwe

Page: 1 - 4

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1088

Research Article

Distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rural agricultural wetland soils of the Niger Delta Region

P. O. Oviasogie, E. E. Ukpebor* and U. Omoti

Page: 1 - 7

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1086

Research Article

Levels of toxic elements in soils of abandoned waste dump site

N.E. , S.A. and Ano, Okoronkwo* , Odemelam , O.A.

Page: 1 - 4

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1085

Research Article

Toxicity of Neatex (industrial detergent) and Norust CR 486 (corrosion inhibitors) to earthworms (Aporrectodea longa) in naturally spiked soil

Ezemonye L. I. N.*, Ogeleka D. F and Okeimen F. E

Page: 1 - 5

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1084

Research Article

Amendment of crude oil contaminated soil with sawdust and chromoleana leaves for optimum plant protection

L.A. , Offor , U.S. and Akonye

Page: 1 - 5

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1083

Research Article

Growth study on chrysene degraders isolated from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon polluted soils in Nigeria

Gbenle Olabode George and Ilori Matthew Olusoji, Igwo-Ezikpe Miriam Nwanna*

Page: 1 - 6

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1082

Research Article

Symbiotic effectiveness of acid-tolerant Bradyrhizobium strains with soybean in low pH soil

B. Dhar, C. Appunu*

Page: 1 - 4

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1080

Research Article

-Amylase production by Penicillium fellutanum isolated from mangrove rhizosphere soil

S. Manivannan, K. Kathiresan*

Page: 1 - 4

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1078

Research Article

Factors affecting cellulase sorption in soil

Alireza Hosseinpour, Ali Akbar Safari Sinegani*

Page: 1 - 5

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1076

Research Article

Biodegradation and dissipation of 14C-carbofuran in clay soil from Loukkos perimeter, Northwestern Morocco

MRABET Rachid and AZMANI Amina, BENICHA Mohamed*

Page: 1 - 7

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1075

Research Article

Effect of tillage practices on the soil carbon dioxide flux during fall and spring seasons in a Mediterranean Vertisol

R. Moussadek*, R. Dahan, R. Mrabet, E. Van Ranst and M. Corbeels, A. Douaik, A. Verdoodt

Page: 1 - 8

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1074

Review

A review of non-conventional energy systems and environmental pollution control

Abdeen Mustafa Omer

Page: 1 - 28

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1073

Research Article

Morphogenetic characterization of soils formed from basement complex rock in the humid tropical rainforest of Nigeria

O. T. Ande

Page: 1 - 5

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1072

Research Article

Balanites aegyptiaca, a potential tree for parkland agroforestry systems with sorghum in Northern Ethiopia

Kindeya Gebrehiwet and Charles Yamoah*, Hailemariam Kassa

Page: 1 - 8

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1071

Research Article

Environmental impact assessment of oil and gas sector: A case study of Magurchara gas field

J. B. Alam, G. M. Munna and A. A. M. Ahmed, A. A. M. Ahmed

Page: 1 - 6

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1070

Research Article

Application of queuing theory to the container terminal at Alexandria seaport

M. E. El-Naggar

Page: 1 - 9

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1069

Research Article

Enhancement of steel sheet-piling quay walls using grouted anchors

Mohamed El-Naggar

Page: 1 - 8

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1068

Research Article

The potential of four non traditional legumes in suppressing the population of nematodes in two Ghanaian soils

S. R. Gowen and A. Jama, K. Osei*, J. O. Fening

Page: 1 - 6

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1067

Research Article

Optimization of key parameters for chromium (VI) removal from aqueous solutions using activated charcoal

M. Seyf-laye Alfa-Sika, Fei Liu* and Honghan Chen

Page: 1 - 8

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1066

Research Article

The utilization of wood ash as manure to reduce the use of mineral fertilizer for improved performance of maize (Zea mays L.) as measured in the chlorophyll content and grain yield

F. O. Adekayode*, M. R. Olojugba

Page: 1 - 6

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1065

Research Article

Soil management strategies for rubber cultivation in an undulating topography of Northern Cross River State

I. K. Ugwa and S. O. Idoko, J. R. Orimoloye*

Page: 1 - 6

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1064

Research Article

Reducing compaction effort and incorporating air permeability in Proctor testing for design of urban green spaces on cohesive soils

R. W. Zobel and A. Hass, N. Persaud*, A. M. Ibrahim

Page: 1 - 9

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1062

Research Article

Yield and nitrogen accumulation in five cassava varieties and their subsequent effects on soil chemical properties in the forest/savanna transitional agro-ecological zone of Ghana

S. Adjei-Nsiah

Page: 1 - 6

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1061

Research Article

Fractionation profile and mobility pattern of trace metals in sediments of Nomi River, Tokyo, Japan

Shaila Sharmin*, H. M. Zakir and Naotatsu Shikazono

Page: 1 - 14

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1060

Research Article

Effect of two commonly used herbicides on soil microflora at two different concentrations

B. A., Ayansina A. D. V.* and Oso

Page: 1 - 4

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1059

Review

Radionuclides and heavy metals in soils in connection to soil contamination and their effects on plant growth

J.C. Igwe*, I.C. Nnorom and B.C. Gbaruko

Page: 511 - 517

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1058

Research Article

Assessment of the concentration of heavy metals associated with landfill leachate in Gamodubu soils in the Kweneng District, Botswana

Goabaone Gaobotse, Oagile Dikinya, Thatayaone Popego

Page: 523 - 529

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1057

Review

Health implications posed to living organisms on consumption of plants cultivated on polluted environment

Igwe JC, Onwuchekwa EC, Okoronkwo NE*

Page: 507 - 510

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1056

Research Article

A study of the effects of Apron plus 50DS and soil amendment on the growth, yield and food components of soybean

L. B. Taiwo and R. O. Awodoyin, A. A. Adegbite*, L. O. Adegbite, G. O. Agbaje

Page: 518 - 522

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1055

Research Article

Characterization of soils in the Gamodubu landfill area in the Kweneng District, Botswana

Oagile Dikinya and Goabaone Gaobotse, Thatayaone Popego

Page: 501 - 506

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1054

Research Article

Soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school age children in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

D. Palmer, Egwunyenga , O. Andy and Ataikiru

Page: 497 - 500

African Journal of Soil Science

https://doi.org/10.46882/AJSS/1053