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Articles | Volume 12, issue 1
Articles | Volume 12, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-12-55-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-12-55-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 12, issue 1
Original research article
 | 
19 Jan 2026
Original research article |  | 19 Jan 2026

Soil characteristics, land suitability and effect of trachyte and basalt rock powders on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and yield on Fluvisols in Cameroon's Sudano-Sahelian zone (Central Africa)

Bienvenu Sidsi, Claudine Vounba, Simon Djakba Basga, Aubin Nzeugang Nzeukou, Merlin Gountie Dedzo, and Désiré Tsozué

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The study evaluates the effect of trachyte and basalt powders on soil and maize yield in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon. Texture, base saturation, and organic carbon indicate moderate limitations. The climate is favourable for maize cultivation. Rock powder application significantly improves yield, with basalt being more effective than trachyte. The advantage of using rock powders lies in their environmental benefits, long-term effectiveness, and more affordable cost.
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