Effect of Soil Amendments on Microbial Resilience Capacity of Acid Soil Under Copper Stress
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DOI: 10.1007/s00128-017-2173-8
Abstract: An incubation study was undertaken to study microbial resilience capacity of acid soil amended with farmyard manure (FYM), charcoal and lime under copper (Cu) perturbation. Copper stress significantly reduced enzymatic activities and microbial biomass carbon… read more here.
Keywords: acid soil; copper; resilience; stress ... See more keywords
Comparison of lime- and biochar-mediated pH changes in nitrification and ammonia oxidizers in degraded acid soil
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DOI: 10.1007/s00374-017-1222-0
Abstract: Ca-amendments are recommended for soil fertility enhancement in acid soils. Biochar (Bc) can be used as an alternative for the same purpose. Biochar additions have been reported to alter microbial communities in soils and biogeochemical… read more here.
Keywords: lime biochar; acid soil; degraded acid; biochar ... See more keywords
Effects of clinoptilolite zeolite on phosphorus dynamics and yield of Zea Mays L. cultivated on an acid soil.
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204401
Abstract: Efficient management of P fertilizers ensures good yield of crops and adequate food supply. In the acid soil of the tropics, soluble P is fixed by Al and Fe. Exploitation of the high CEC and… read more here.
Keywords: clinoptilolite zeolite; acid soil; yield zea; zea mays ... See more keywords
Estimating acid soil effects on selected cereal crop productivities in Ethiopia: Comparing economic cost-effectiveness of lime and fertilizer applications
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280230
Abstract: Acid soils are a major constraint to agricultural productivity in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Restoring soil pH to optimal ranges for agriculture can have a significant impact on yields, particularly for acid… read more here.
Keywords: fertilizer; wheat; fertilizer applications; lime fertilizer ... See more keywords
Adsorption and Desorption of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Soil Buffering Capacity Following Application of Chicken Litter Biochar to an Acid Soil
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DOI: 10.3390/app10010295
Abstract: Adsorption and desorption of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) soils are controlled by pH, pH buffering capacity, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity (CEC). These factors optimized to improve timely availability of N,… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; acid soil; capacity; desorption ... See more keywords
Acid soil amended in contaminated conditions. Effect on cultivated lettuces (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia)
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DOI: 10.9755/ejfa.2019.v31.i5.1951
Abstract: The waste amendment is a common practice to improve crop production on acid soils. This work aims to study the effectiveness of water potabilization plant sludge and lamb manure in acid soils remediation and the… read more here.
Keywords: cultivated lettuces; acid soil; lettuces lactuca; lactuca sativa ... See more keywords