Assessment of some biological properties of soils across selected farming communities of Southern and Northern Nigeria
Abstract
Background
and
Aims:
This
study
examines
the
impact
of
soil
biological
parameters
on
agricultural
productivity
sustainability
across
Nigeria's
diverse
climates.
Materials
Methods:
A
multistage
sampling
method
was
adopted
to
collect
108
samples
from
four
southern
northern
Nigeria
locations,
three
communities,
farmers'
fields
replicated
times
in
a
Complete
Randomized
Block
Design
(RCBD).
Each
sample
analyzed
for
initial
physicochemical
some
selected
microbial
properties.
Results:
In
humid
regions,
activity
high
Location
1
(L1),
with
bacterial
densities
reaching
12.31
x
107
CFU/ml
associated
fungal
yeast
at
1.55
106
SFU/ml
5.08
counts,
respectively.
indicates
bacterial-dominated
ecosystem
favourable
rapid
nutrient
cycling,
although
it
may
risk
structure
over
long
term
if
unmanaged.
Conversely,
3
(L3)
drier
areas
showed
less
9.83
but
higher
populations.
suggests
more
environment
that
could
enhance
cycling
structure,
which
is
essential
arid
regions.
The
also
investigated
how
environmental
factors
farming
practices
influence
balances
through
hierarchical
clustering
analysis.
Clusters
like
L3C1F2
L3C2F3
demonstrated
balanced
ecosystems
substantial
populations,
supporting
robust
health.
Conclusion:
research
highlights
need
precise,
region-specific
accommodate
local
profiles
optimize
crop
yields
sustain
health,
enhancing
food
security
economic
stability
Nigeria.
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
Language: Английский