RAYMOND EDERIGBERE

Mr. RAYMOND EDERIGBE

Rank: A L

Department: Soil Science and Land Management

School: School of Agronomy & Forestry Technology

Welcome

Welcome to my academic profile. This platform showcases research contributions in Soil Science with a strong emphasis on Environmental Soil Chemistry

Biography

A Soil Scientist with a strong focus on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable crop production, and soil fertility management. Key research areas include environmental soil chemistry, biochar application for greenhouse gas mitigation, biological nitrogen fixation (mycorrhiza and rhizobia), phosphorus dynamics in acid soils, and soil quality under changing climatic conditions. Specialized expertise includes irrigation water treatment using vertical flow systems integrated with phytoremediation approaches involving biochar, Azolla pinnata, and other plant-based materials for the removal of contaminants. Demonstrates competence in field and laboratory experimentation, data collection and analysis, and scientific reporting, with proficiency in tools such as R, SPSS, Kobo Collect, SurveyMonkey, and Microsoft Office. Focus is on developing innovative, data-driven solutions to enhance soil productivity, improve water quality, and support sustainable environmental management and food security

Research Interests

Environmental Soil Chemistry Heavy Metal Dynamics in Soil–Water–Plant Systems Irrigation Water Quality and Treatment Technologies Phytoremediation and Nature-Based Solutions for Soil and Water Remediation Biochar Application in Soil Fertility and Climate Change Mitigation

Academic Qualifications

B.Sc Agricultural Science (Soil Science)

University of Benin · 2015

M.Tech Soil Science

Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2021

Professional Affiliations

Member, Soil Science Society of Nigeria
Registered Soil Scientist, Nigeria Institute of Soil Science

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

FUTM-SOS 101Introduction to Soil Chemistry
SLM211Principles of Soil Science
SLM511Soil Fertility Evaluation and Management
SLM311Introduction to Pedology and Soil Physics
SLM 312Introduction to Soil Mineralogy
SAT220Principles of Agricultural Production
SLM516Soil-Plant-Water Relationship

Publications

1.

Characterization and erodibility evaluation of soils of Minna Metropolis in Southern Guinea Savvana zone of Nigeria.

2. Mohammed,T, Muntaka, H.A F.D. Haruna and Raymond, E and Salihu, M.Y

Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment (AJAE) ISSN (2736-1160), 4 (1&2) (2024)
2024
2.

The effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the production of maize in Minna, Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria.

1. Ederigbe R., Eleojo S.F., Ezekiel-Adeoyin, D.T and Osunde, A. O

SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Science (6) pp.: 121-128)
2024
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3.

Effect of Agricultural lime, Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Population and Diversity in Maize Rhizosphere Soil in Niger State

3. Ezekiel-Adeoyin, D.T., Tanko, F., Uzoma, A.O., Ederigbe, R., and Tsado, P.

Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
2024
4.

Response of Groundnut and Soybean to Selected Elite Strains of Rhizobia on Farmers Fields Around Minna, Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria.

2. Ederigbe R., Osunde, A. O and Bala, A

. American Association for Science and Technology Journal of Bioscience (6) 1-10.01034
2021

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