Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern Nigeria
The evaluation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils was carried out for two consecutive dry seasons. Standard analytical techniques were adopted to analyze the samples and statistical models were used to assess the spatial and temporal distribution of the parameters selected. The average pH values of the...
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| author | Sa'adatu Eri Mohammed Deborah Olubunmi Aderibigbe Muhammad Dayyab Saeed Simphiwe Maurice Nelana Ahmadu Musa Olushola Sunday Ayanda |
| author_facet | Sa'adatu Eri Mohammed Deborah Olubunmi Aderibigbe Muhammad Dayyab Saeed Simphiwe Maurice Nelana Ahmadu Musa Olushola Sunday Ayanda |
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| description | The evaluation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils was carried out for two consecutive dry seasons. Standard analytical techniques were adopted to analyze the samples and statistical models were used to assess the spatial and temporal distribution of the parameters selected. The average pH values of the soil samples were mostly alkaline, and all the measured values were also within the approved standards. Experimental results revealed a significantly positive correlation between Ca and Mg for both seasons as indicated by the p-values and a high coefficient of determination (R2) for both metals with cation exchange capacity (CEC) values as the predictors. The regression analysis showed that the changes in CEC and pH levels in the soil were dependent on changes in Ca and Mg content of the soil. The data obtained showed that the increase in pH is directly proportional to the CEC and base saturation of the soils. A higher percentage of Ca than other cations (Mg, K and Na) was observed from the base saturation of the soils. The pH, base saturation, and CEC levels in the soils are suitable for most crops grown in the area, which has the potential to support a wide range of crops with further exploration.
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The physicochemical characteristics of Hadejia-Nguru wetlands soils were investigated.;
Statistical models were used to assess the spatial and temporal distribution of the parameters.;
Metals play a crucial role in determining the soil quality.;
Investigations indicated that the study area is suitable for the farming of vegetables and cereal crops.; |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b6d7f9886d2e4c3984cefb7f3a0742192024-04-20T07:03:11ZengIWA PublishingWater Practice and Technology1751-231X2024-03-0119376177410.2166/wpt.2024.035035Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern NigeriaSa'adatu Eri Mohammed0Deborah Olubunmi Aderibigbe1Muhammad Dayyab Saeed2Simphiwe Maurice Nelana3Ahmadu Musa4Olushola Sunday Ayanda5 Department of Chemistry, Federal University Dutse, PMB 7156, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria School of Basic Sciences, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Nigeria Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria Department of Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1900, South Africa Department of Chemistry, Federal University Dutse, PMB 7156, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria Department of Chemistry, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, P.M.B 373, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria The evaluation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils was carried out for two consecutive dry seasons. Standard analytical techniques were adopted to analyze the samples and statistical models were used to assess the spatial and temporal distribution of the parameters selected. The average pH values of the soil samples were mostly alkaline, and all the measured values were also within the approved standards. Experimental results revealed a significantly positive correlation between Ca and Mg for both seasons as indicated by the p-values and a high coefficient of determination (R2) for both metals with cation exchange capacity (CEC) values as the predictors. The regression analysis showed that the changes in CEC and pH levels in the soil were dependent on changes in Ca and Mg content of the soil. The data obtained showed that the increase in pH is directly proportional to the CEC and base saturation of the soils. A higher percentage of Ca than other cations (Mg, K and Na) was observed from the base saturation of the soils. The pH, base saturation, and CEC levels in the soils are suitable for most crops grown in the area, which has the potential to support a wide range of crops with further exploration. HIGHLIGHTS The physicochemical characteristics of Hadejia-Nguru wetlands soils were investigated.; Statistical models were used to assess the spatial and temporal distribution of the parameters.; Metals play a crucial role in determining the soil quality.; Investigations indicated that the study area is suitable for the farming of vegetables and cereal crops.;http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/19/3/761base saturationphysicochemical propertiesspatial and temporal distributionstatistical analysiswetland soils |
| spellingShingle | Sa'adatu Eri Mohammed Deborah Olubunmi Aderibigbe Muhammad Dayyab Saeed Simphiwe Maurice Nelana Ahmadu Musa Olushola Sunday Ayanda Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern Nigeria Water Practice and Technology base saturation physicochemical properties spatial and temporal distribution statistical analysis wetland soils |
| title | Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern Nigeria |
| title_full | Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern Nigeria |
| title_short | Seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of Hadejia-Nguru wetland soils, Northwest/Eastern Nigeria |
| title_sort | seasonal quality and statistical assessment of physicochemical properties and base saturation of hadejia nguru wetland soils northwest eastern nigeria |
| topic | base saturation physicochemical properties spatial and temporal distribution statistical analysis wetland soils |
| url | http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/19/3/761 |
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