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Keyword: Organic matter

Original Article
Chemical study of vermicomposted agroindustrial wastes

Purpose The disposal of solid waste is a serious environmental problem for humanity. Vermicomposting is used as one of the methods for recycling of organic waste, resulting in a humified material of great agronomic potential which promotes carbon sequestration when applied to the soil. The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical characteristics […]

Original Article
Organic matter content in riparian areas of soil composed of woody vegetation and grass and its effects on pesticide adsorption

Purpose Riparian zones are identified as mitigation areas of agricultural pollutants to river ecosystems. However, the mitigation mechanisms of these pollutants remain unclear mainly on the effects of different types of riparian vegetation and its organic matter content in the pollutants removal process. This study aims to assess the content of organic matter in soils […]

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Investigating the effects of cow manure, vermicompost and Azolla fertilizers on hydraulic properties of saline-sodic soils

Purpose Soil salinity and sodicity are among the factors involved in soil degradation, especially in arid and semi-arid areas of the world. The use of modifiers, including organic matters, can be considered as an appropriate strategy to improve the fertility of saline-sodic soils. Method In this study, saline-sodic control soil was collected from Karaj and […]

Original Article Compost
Influence of composting conditions on gaseous emission and compost quality during composting of cow manure and wheat straw

Purpose The composting of manure is the common practice for the feedlots of cattle, but emission of gasses during composting was poorly understood. So, there is need to enhance nutrient contents in composting material, reduce odor and other impurities by various amendment in composting material. This study was planned to find best composting condition for quality […]

Influence of composting conditions on gaseous emission and compost quality during composting of cow manure and wheat straw
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Effects of poultry manure on soil infiltration, organic matter contents and maize performance on two contrasting degraded alfisols in southwestern Nigeria

Purpose This research work described the effect of organic waste (poultry manure) on soil cumulative infiltration rate (CIR), soil organic matter (SOM), and maize performance on two contrasting alfisols of southwestern Nigeria. Method Six treatments of poultry manure were applied in split at 0 Mg/ha, 2 Mg/ha, 4 Mg/ha, 6 Mg/ha, 8 Mg/ha, and 10 Mg/ha, in replicate under a completely […]