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Soil profile morphology as an indicator of geo-environmental processes and agronomic potential in tropical landscapes of Southern Ekiti, Nigeria
Introduction Soil profile morphology provides critical insights into pedogenic processes, geo-environmental conditions, and the agricultural potential of landscapes. This study …
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Edaphic heterogeneity shapes bacterial microbiome composition and rhizobial diversity in smallholder cowpea farms of semiarid eastern Kenya
Introduction Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) is an important grain legume in semiarid Africa, where it contributes to food …
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Heavy metal and pesticide toxicity in agricultural soils across a farming intensity gradient in Central Zambia
Routine pesticide applications are an under‑recognized pathway for heavy metal accumulation in agricultural soils, particularly in sub‑Saharan Africa where synthetic …
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Soil texture classification and mapping in semi-arid regions using machine learning and EnMAP hyperspectral data
Soil texture is a fundamental parameter that governs processes in agriculture, water resources management, environmental conservation, and land use planning. …
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Concentration-dependent effects of atrazine on culturable soil microbial groups and biodegradation in Gerif soil, Sudan
Atrazine is widely used for weed control, but its persistence and effects on soil microorganisms remain poorly understood in semi-arid …
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Sustainable soil health enhancement in mine-affected soils: synergistic effects of vetiver grass and biochar on acidity neutralization and selected microbial population enhancement
Mine-affected soils have the potential to alleviate pressure on food security from the rising human population. However, these soils are …
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Baseline soil health assessment using the Cornell CASH framework in a semi-arid Luvisol of Northwestern Morocco: constraints and management implications
Cornell Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) approach was used to assess soil health status in EL Koudia, a representative …
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Soil geochemical associations of micronutrients in arid agroecosystems: insights from machine learning and structural equation modeling
Introduction Micronutrient availability in arid agricultural soils is highly variable and difficult to predict due to the complex interactions among …
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Biochemical thresholds to differentiate mineralizing and stabilizing organic waste amendments for soil carbon management
Introduction Identifying organic amendments that can retain stable organic carbon is essential for improving soil health and mitigating greenhouse gas …
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Comparative indexation of potentially toxic elements for soil pollution monitoring using ICP-OES and FTIR spectroscopy in Central Morocco
The accumulation of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in agricultural soils poses significant risks to food safety and ecosystem health, necessitating …
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Assessment and evaluation of soil ecosystem services in forest and adjacent cultivated lands in Nkanu East Microclimate Watershed, Southeastern Nigeria
Land-use conversion from tropical forests to agriculture represents one of the most widespread environmental transformations globally, with profound implications for …
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Nitrogen fertiliser value of products from dehydration of pine bark–human urine mixtures under field conditions
There is limited information on the agronomic performance of fertiliser products from dehydration of mixtures of urine and solid waste …
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Plant- and soil-derived polyphenols shape soil microbiomes and crop outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Polyphenols from root exudates and polyphenol-rich organic inputs may shape soil microbiomes, enzyme activities, and crop nutrient outcomes, with …
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The meta-analysis study on the effects of the quality of lime materials on the soil physicochemical properties and crop yields in acid soils
Soil acidity remains a critical constraint to global agricultural productivity. Liming is a well-established management practice to ameliorate acid soils, …
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Soil spectroscopy improves mid infrared soil property prediction through optimized preprocessing and variable selection
Mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy is a powerful, eco-friendly, and cost-effective technique for predicting soil property. However, its predictive accuracy can be …
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Editorial: Advancing spatial prediction of soil properties using remotely sensed data and geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI): challenges, opportunities, and future directions
area sizes and spatial resolutions using simulated soilscapes for Florida, United States, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the study provides …
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Residual soil-applied zinc improves grain zinc nutritional quality of maize grown under contrasting soil types in Malawi
Introduction A proper understanding of the residual value of zinc (Zn) is essential for sustainable biofortification of food crops. This …
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Can permanganate oxidizable carbon, microbial respiration, and carbon mineralization rate reflect carbon dynamics across land use and pedo-climate gradients in West African semi-arid zones?
Climate variability, soil type, land use, and vegetation structure modulate soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics, but their effects on sensitive …
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Mesoporous biochar reshapes soil water dynamics under shallow groundwater: interactions with nitrogen management
Shallow groundwater tables influence nearly one-quarter of global croplands, yet the role of biochar in such hydropedological settings remains poorly …
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Soil heterogeneity and geogenic-anthropogenic influences on the distribution and ecological risks of potentially toxic elements in semi-arid agricultural soils of north-central Morocco
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in agricultural soils threaten food security and human health, particularly in semi-arid regions where intensive agriculture …