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Open Journal of Soil Science (OJSS) is an openly accessible journal published monthly. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of soil science. All manuscripts must be prep…
Xinting Weng, Richard Haynes, Yafeng Zhou
A new manufactured soil product (Turba) was produced by acidification of bauxite residue and the addition of 10% green waste compost. The physical properties of this material were compared with that of a natural soil (from under long-term cropping) after 6 mo…
Steven D. Warren, Lorgio E. Aguilera Jopia, Maik Veste
Biological soil crusts (BSCs) develop when surface soil particles are consolidated by microorganisms into stable surface crusts. BSC microorganisms include viruses, non-symbiotic and lichenized fungi, archaea, bacteria, cyanobacteria, terrestrial microalgae,…
Jonathan Alunge Metuge, Erneste Havugimana, Umuraza Noella Rutayisire, Zachary Ngewoh Senwo
Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) have been shown to enhance soil structure, nutrient availability, microbial activity, and plant root development. It was therefore hypothesized that they could serve as a valuable natural resource for increas…
Anani Ogou, Christopher Mubeteneh Tankou, Asafor Henry Chotangui, Honoré Beyegue-Djonko, Georges Martial Ndzana, Etienne Mboua, Eric Bertrand Kouam, Komi Agboka, Komi Kouma Mokpokpo Fiaboe, Peter Läderach
Soils are facing critical and overlapping challenges that threaten food security. Assessing soil health is critical for providing scientific evidence-based, appropriate, site-specific and sustainable solutions to support the resilience of our agrifood systems…
Codjo Gaston Ouikoun, Julie God-Frid T. Hounkanrin, Florent Yalinkpon, Kotchikpa Justin Ekpo, Codjo Emile Agbangba
In Benin, agricultural soils are degraded by poor farming practices and flooding, which reduces their fertility. This study aimed to analyze the variability of physico-chemical properties on a 6-hectare farm in Adjohoun municipality to guide soil management a…
Yelli Yacine Marie Laure Dah, Stéphanie Batchakoue Maiga-Yaleu, Ismaël Traore, Souleymane Kologo, Tambi Ramde
The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) generates by-products such as treated wastewater (TWW) and dried sewage sludge (DSS). This study assesses the speciation and mobility of metals in dry sewage sludge collected in 2022 and 2024 using a three-step sequential…
Maigari Malam Assane, Charles Louis Bielders, Adamou Didier Tidjani, Karimou Jean Marie Ambouta, Amadou Abdourhamane Toure
Dune fixation is one of the most effective ways of combating sand encroachment in the Sahel. However, the specific role of the materials used in dune stabilization and vegetation recovery remains poorly documented. In this study, the performance of the main f…
Codjo Gaston Ouikoun, Claudine Keke, Cossi Tiburce Brice Oussou, Kotchikpa Justin Ekpo, Florent Yalinkpon, Codjo Emile Agbangba
Soil fertility is a determining factor for agricultural productivity and food security. This study aims to map the spatial variability of soil fertility parameters (nitrogen, pH, and carbon) in the Sudan-Guinea and Guinea zones of Benin using geostatistical a…
Fadilatou Sakandé, Margherita Rizzu, Mamadou Traoré, Bazoumana Koulibaly, Seddaiu Giovanna, 1 1
This study assesses the extent of soil degradation in the western cotton-farming region of Burkina Faso, aiming to provide essential insights to support sustainable land management efforts and to guide future research on soil fertility restoration strategies.…
Issoufou Ide, Moussa Boubacar Moussa, Amadou Abdourhamane Toure, Jean Louis Rajot, Salifou Noma Adamou, Bouba Hassane
Wind erosion is a major environmental problem in the Sahel and other dry regions of the world. It leads to nutrient loss and reduced soil productivity. However, wind transport of nutrients has been poorly studied in the Sahel. The aim of this study is to char…
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Open Journal of Soil Science (OJSS) is an openly accessible journal published monthly. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of soil science. All manuscripts must be prep… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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