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View article: Purple nonsulfur bacteria affect nutrient uptake, growth, and yield of hybrid maize by solubilizing potassium in dyked alluvial soil
Purple nonsulfur bacteria affect nutrient uptake, growth, and yield of hybrid maize by solubilizing potassium in dyked alluvial soil Open
View article: Sustainable synthesis of hydroxyapatite-containing composites from eggshells for soil amendment applications
Sustainable synthesis of hydroxyapatite-containing composites from eggshells for soil amendment applications Open
Hydroxyapatite was synthesized from eggshell, after dissolution in ascorbic acid, a green, non-toxic reagent. Avoiding thermal treatment permits enhancement of energy efficiency.
View article: Biochar as a Soil Amendment in Rice Production: Current Status, Debates, and Opportunities for Enhancing Rice Farming in Ghana
Biochar as a Soil Amendment in Rice Production: Current Status, Debates, and Opportunities for Enhancing Rice Farming in Ghana Open
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) production in Ghana confronts multifaceted challenges, including progressive soil fertility decline, increasingly erratic rainfall patterns, suboptimal water management infrastructure, and persistent dependence on co…
View article: Biochar as a Soil Amendment in Rice Production: Current Status, Debates, and Opportunities for Enhancing Rice Farming in Ghana
Biochar as a Soil Amendment in Rice Production: Current Status, Debates, and Opportunities for Enhancing Rice Farming in Ghana Open
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) production in Ghana confronts multifaceted challenges, including progressive soil fertility decline, increasingly erratic rainfall patterns, suboptimal water management infrastructure, and persistent dependence on co…
View article: Selective leaching and crystallization methods to produce potassium and phosphate fertilizers from poultry litter fly ash
Selective leaching and crystallization methods to produce potassium and phosphate fertilizers from poultry litter fly ash Open
View article: Subsequent Use of Electronic Surveillance Interceptions and the Plain View Doctrine: Fourth Amendment Limitations on the Omnibus Crime Control Act
Subsequent Use of Electronic Surveillance Interceptions and the Plain View Doctrine: Fourth Amendment Limitations on the Omnibus Crime Control Act Open
Despite the critical examination to which many sections of Title III have been subjected, section 2517(5) has received little serious scrutiny from either the courts or the commentators. This note will analyze the constitutionality of the …
View article: Characterization and Quality Improvement of Organic Compost Using Geothermal Brine from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy
Characterization and Quality Improvement of Organic Compost Using Geothermal Brine from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Open
Compost is an organic amendment capable of improving soil physical, chemical, and biological properties, yet its relatively low nutrient content often requires high application rates. This research aimed to evaluate the effects of differen…
View article: Integrated Soil Amendments Alleviate Subsoil Acidification and Enhance Ponkan Seedling Growth in a Column Experiment
Integrated Soil Amendments Alleviate Subsoil Acidification and Enhance Ponkan Seedling Growth in a Column Experiment Open
The ponkan (Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Ponkan), an important citrus crop, is increasingly threatened by soil acidification. This study evaluated the efficacy of various soil amendments, including lime alone (L), lime with gypsum and orga…
View article: Critical Contribution of Biomass-Based Amendments in Mine Ecological Restoration: Properties, Functional Mechanisms, and Environmental Impacts
Critical Contribution of Biomass-Based Amendments in Mine Ecological Restoration: Properties, Functional Mechanisms, and Environmental Impacts Open
Mining activities have caused widespread land degradation and contamination, affecting millions of hectares worldwide and posing persistent ecological risks. However, reclamation substrates are constrained by limited availability and compr…
View article: Biochar from pruned <i>Ficus benjamina</i> branches: Carbonization temperature effects on properties and applicability as solid biofuel and soil amendment applications
Biochar from pruned <i>Ficus benjamina</i> branches: Carbonization temperature effects on properties and applicability as solid biofuel and soil amendment applications Open
View article: Effect of K-Solubilizing Purple Nonsulfur Bacteria on Soil K Content, Plant K Uptake, and Yield of Hybrid Maize Grown on Alluvial Soil in a Dyke Area in Field Conditions
Effect of K-Solubilizing Purple Nonsulfur Bacteria on Soil K Content, Plant K Uptake, and Yield of Hybrid Maize Grown on Alluvial Soil in a Dyke Area in Field Conditions Open
Microorganisms are considered a potential source of biofertilizers for mobilizing nutrients from insoluble mineral potassium (K). This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of liquid potassium-solubilizing bacteria, Cereibacter sphae…
View article: Biochar modulates morphophysiological traits and yield stability in Phaseolus vulgaris L. via biochemical adjustments under tropospheric Ozone stress
Biochar modulates morphophysiological traits and yield stability in Phaseolus vulgaris L. via biochemical adjustments under tropospheric Ozone stress Open
Introduction Tropospheric ozone (O 3 ) is a major abiotic environmental stressor in the Indo-Gangetic plains of India due to more conducive conditions for O 3 formation, such as emissions of large amounts of O 3 precursors (VOCs, NOx), pro…
View article: Combining organic fertilizer with soil conditioner alleviates continuous cropping obstacles in protected cowpea by improving soil properties and microbiome
Combining organic fertilizer with soil conditioner alleviates continuous cropping obstacles in protected cowpea by improving soil properties and microbiome Open
Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) is a nutritious vegetable and a key crop in China, encompassing a sizeable cultivation area. However, continuous cropping has led to declines in yield and quality, limiting sustainable development in the protec…
View article: Utilizing Soil Centrifugation for Accurate Estimates of Carbon Dioxide Removal via Enhanced Rock Weathering
Utilizing Soil Centrifugation for Accurate Estimates of Carbon Dioxide Removal via Enhanced Rock Weathering Open
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is a promising CO2 removal (CDR) strategy that aims to accelerate the natural process of silicate weathering to increase soil pore water alkalinity and sequester CO2. However, the measurement, reporting and v…
View article: Utilizing Soil Centrifugation for Accurate Estimates of Carbon Dioxide Removal via Enhanced Rock Weathering
Utilizing Soil Centrifugation for Accurate Estimates of Carbon Dioxide Removal via Enhanced Rock Weathering Open
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is a promising CO2 removal (CDR) strategy that aims to accelerate the natural process of silicate weathering to increase soil pore water alkalinity and sequester CO2. However, the measurement, reporting and v…
View article: Effect of Low-Temperature-Fermented Straw Compost on Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Growth and Stress Tolerance
Effect of Low-Temperature-Fermented Straw Compost on Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Growth and Stress Tolerance Open
The physicochemical properties of soil have a significant impact on plant growth, and fertilizers that improve soil quality play a crucial role in promoting crop development. Abandoned crop straw, once composted and converted into organic …
View article: Plant and Soil Responses to Concrete and Basalt Amendments Under Elevated CO2: Implications for Plant Growth, Enhanced Weathering and Carbon Sequestration
Plant and Soil Responses to Concrete and Basalt Amendments Under Elevated CO2: Implications for Plant Growth, Enhanced Weathering and Carbon Sequestration Open
The rise in greenhouse gases underscores the urgency of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as a complement to emission reductions. Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) holds promise by coupling geochemical carbon sequestration with agronomic benefits,…
View article: Evaluation of Capsaicin as a Selector for Growth Promotional Bacteria Isolated from Capsicum Peppers
Evaluation of Capsaicin as a Selector for Growth Promotional Bacteria Isolated from Capsicum Peppers Open
Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) can act as biostimulants, improving the growth of plants in sustainable agriculture systems that seek to reduce synthetic agrochemical input. Bacteria present in seeds are closely associated with vert…
View article: Impact of various soil amendments on temporal NPK release, soil quality and maize yield in tropical Alfisols of Zaria, Nigeria
Impact of various soil amendments on temporal NPK release, soil quality and maize yield in tropical Alfisols of Zaria, Nigeria Open
Sustainable crop production in tropical regions is challenged by poor soil fertility, necessitating effective soil amendment strategies. This study evaluated the temporal effects of five soil amendments-compost (CMP), biochar (BCH), co-com…
View article: Optimization of biochar production from Rumex abyssinicus using response surface methodology and its application in amending degraded soil
Optimization of biochar production from Rumex abyssinicus using response surface methodology and its application in amending degraded soil Open
Soil degradation is a major constraint to agricultural productivity in Ethiopia, particularly in highland regions where erosion, acidity, and nutrient depletion are widespread. Although biochar has shown promise in restoring soil health, i…
View article: Impact of Organic Fertilizer Substitution on Soil Quality and Microbial Diversity in Maize Ecosystems
Impact of Organic Fertilizer Substitution on Soil Quality and Microbial Diversity in Maize Ecosystems Open
This study addresses the global issue of soil degradation and the decline in soil quality caused by excessive fertilizer use. Field experiments were conducted in the Northeast Black Soil Region and the North China Plain to evaluate the pot…
View article: Statistical analyses and comparative efficacy of a consortium of multi-species bacilli over single-species inoculants on growth and yield promotion of soybean plants in nutrient-deficient soil
Statistical analyses and comparative efficacy of a consortium of multi-species bacilli over single-species inoculants on growth and yield promotion of soybean plants in nutrient-deficient soil Open
Across the world, the versatile crop soybean, Glycine max (L) Meril., is widely exploited for diversified use as a rich source of edible oil, protein-rich human food, animal feed, and even raw materials for industries. Through biological N…
View article: Recycling Agricultural Residues as Straw and Hydrochar for Improved Soil Carbon Management Under Contrasting Irrigation Conditions
Recycling Agricultural Residues as Straw and Hydrochar for Improved Soil Carbon Management Under Contrasting Irrigation Conditions Open
Recycling agricultural residues is a promising strategy to enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) and improve soil quality. This study investigated the effects of exogenous organic carbon (EOC) amendments—straw and hydrochar—on SOC, its labile …
View article: Evaluation of The Potential of Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) for The Phytoremediation of Waste Engine Oil Polluted Soil Using Organic Manure As An Amendment.
Evaluation of The Potential of Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) for The Phytoremediation of Waste Engine Oil Polluted Soil Using Organic Manure As An Amendment. Open
This undergraduate research project investigates the potential of Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) for phytoremediation of waste engine oil–polluted soil. The study evaluates the effectiveness of Vetiver in removing contaminants …
View article: Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Tomatoes Grown in Sludge-Amended Peat: Uptake, Translocation and Risk Assessment
Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Tomatoes Grown in Sludge-Amended Peat: Uptake, Translocation and Risk Assessment Open
Although sewage sludge in agriculture can promote circular economy goals, concerns remain about the transfer of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) into crops and soils. This study evaluated the uptake and risk of 27 CECs in tomatoes c…
View article: Evaluation of The Potential of Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) for The Phytoremediation of Waste Engine Oil Polluted Soil Using Organic Manure As An Amendment.
Evaluation of The Potential of Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) for The Phytoremediation of Waste Engine Oil Polluted Soil Using Organic Manure As An Amendment. Open
This undergraduate research project investigates the potential of Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) for phytoremediation of waste engine oil–polluted soil. The study evaluates the effectiveness of Vetiver in removing contaminants …
View article: Optimization of Agro-Residue Substrates for Sustainable Cultivation of Pleurotus giganteus in Hainan, China
Optimization of Agro-Residue Substrates for Sustainable Cultivation of Pleurotus giganteus in Hainan, China Open
Pleurotus giganteus, a heat-tolerant mushroom with high nutritional and medicinal value, is a promising species for tropical mushroom cultivation in Hainan, China. However, its current dependence on rubber sawdust as the primary substrate …
View article: Combined applications of organic bran Fertilizer, biochar and microbial inoculants control tobacco soil-borne diseases by recruiting beneficial rhizosphere microbes and enhancing soil quality
Combined applications of organic bran Fertilizer, biochar and microbial inoculants control tobacco soil-borne diseases by recruiting beneficial rhizosphere microbes and enhancing soil quality Open
This dataset supports the research article titled "Combined Applications of Organic Bran Fertilizer, Biochar, and Microbial Inoculants Control Tobacco Soil-Borne Diseases by Recruiting Beneficial Rhizosphere Microbes and Enhancing Soil Qua…
View article: Amendment of saline-alkali soils promotes the formation and stability of iron-bound organic carbon
Amendment of saline-alkali soils promotes the formation and stability of iron-bound organic carbon Open
This dataset presents the raw data on the physicochemical properties and microbial communities of saline-alkali soil before and after amendment. Soil samples was collected in April 2023 at Hongxing Farm, Songyuan City, and included the fol…
View article: Coal Fly Ash Derived NaX Zeolite for Arid-Soil Water Retention: A Kinetic and Performance Study
Coal Fly Ash Derived NaX Zeolite for Arid-Soil Water Retention: A Kinetic and Performance Study Open
Water scarcity in arid regions is a pressing challenge, particularly for sandy loam soils with poor water-holding capacity.Zeolite materials are widely recognized for their high surface area and porosity, which enable effective improvement…