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The study aims to assess how palm oil mill and cassava mill effluents affect the physical and chemical properties of tropical soils derived from various parent materials.

June 12, 2026Asian Soil Research JournalOpen Access

Effect of Agro-Industrial Effluents on Soil Fertility, Pore Size Architecture, and Hydraulic Properties of Tropical Soils with Contrasting Parent Materials

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AIAkanimo M. IkpeUniversity of Uyo TITrenchard O. IbiaAkwa Ibom State University NUNdifreke I. UdosenAkwa Ibom State University

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Randomized trial evaluates agro-industrial effluents' effects on soil properties, indicating potential for soil enhancement.

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The study aims to assess how palm oil mill and cassava mill effluents affect the physical and chemical properties of tropical soils derived from various parent materials.
Collected 108 composite soil samples from effluent-treated and control soils across Coastal Plain Sands, Beach Ridge Sands, and Sand Stone/Shales.
Conducted statistical analyses using SPSS Version 31 to compare effluent-treated and control soils.
Evaluated changes in soil properties including pH, nutrient levels, bulk density, and hydraulic conductivity.
POME reduced soil acidity levels (from 6.89 to 6.71 in CPS, 5.74 to 5.71 in BRS, and 6.37 to 6.53 in SSS).
Improved effective cation exchange capacity (13.66, 12.54, and 13.50 cmol kg-1 for CPS, BRS, and SSS, respectively).
CME enhanced soil nutrient status but with varying impacts based on soil type and depth.

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Ikpe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba1438101cf8926f00d32 https://doi.org/10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2234

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