plant nutrient Articles
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pH Minus / Efficiency Plus
In order for pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture to be effective, the pH level is required to be below 7. pH values above 7 interfere with the intake of plant nutrients and more importantly, most pesticides will not work. As Olimpum, we offer you a solution. Thanks to ''Oligro pH Minus'', you can reduce the pH of the water and get maximum efficiency from pesticides and fertilizers. ...
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Vermicomposting of mustard residue and effect of its application on soil and plant nutrients status
Vermicomposting of mustard (Brassica juncea) residue with pretreatments of submergence in water, nutrients (urea and low grade rock phosphate) supplementation, microbial (Bacillus sp., Trichoderma viride and Cellulomonas fimi) inoculation and their combined use with fresh cow dung/slurry improved the quality of vermicomposts with respect to C/N ratio, yield, humus fractions and nutrients content. ...
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Nitrogen recovery from source-separated human urine using clinoptilolite and preliminary results of its use as fertilizer
The use of source separated human urine as fertilizer is one of the major suggestions of the new sanitation concept ECOSAN. Urine is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium which act as plant nutrients, however its salinity is high for agricultural and landscape purposes. Moreover, characteristics change significantly throughout storage where salinity increases to higher values as the ...
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GWT- Agro-Z media enhanced plant growth and reduces fertilizer usage in Nursery - Case Study
This case outlines the benefits and advantages of using GWT series Agro-Z medium in an agriculture plant nursery application. This particular large nursery was challenged with brackish water and salty soil. The plant growing operations were suffering due to lack of plant growth. Genesis Water Technologies, experienced in agriculture water treatment solutions provided both a water treatment ...
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Trials about composting of solid wastes from palm oil Mills in Indonesia
The solid wastes produced in palm oil mills are empty fruit bunch (EFB), mesocarp fibre, shell, and palm kernel cake. On an average the amount of EFB is 0,220 t of 1 t oil palm fruit bunch (Singh, 1994). In Indonesia, there will be about 2.9 million tonnes EFB (dry basis) in 2000 (Lubis et. al. 1994). At the moment, EFB in Indonesian palm oil mills are burnt in incinerators to reduce the mass and ...
By ORBIT e.V.
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Impact assessment of pre- and post-sown irrigation with Post Methanation distillery Effluent on soil health and crop yield
Field experiments were conducted to assess the optimum dilution of Post Methanation distillery Effluent (PME) to utilise as an organic nutrient source for growing rice and wheat crops. Dilution levels of distillery effluent significantly affected the biomass production as well as grain yield of rice and wheat crops. Levels of organic carbon and NPK were significantly higher in effluent treated ...
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Microorganisms as indicators of soil quality
If we are to monitor soil quality, we need indicators of trends and changes. In order to choose relevant indicators, we must understand the factors controlling soil quality. Soil quality is dependent upon the physical, chemical and biological soil components. The interaction between these components is complex. The chemical and physical components have been more fully investigated than the ...
By ORBIT e.V.
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Ammonia sanitization of blackwater for safe use as fertilizer
Source-separated blackwater from low-flush toilets contains plant-available nutrients and can be used as a fertilizer. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact on pathogen inactivation when treating blackwater with urea and/or lime. Blackwater was spiked with Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157, Enterococcus faecalis, and Ascaris suum eggs, and treated with urea and/or lime in ...
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Fecal sludge-derived pellet fertilizer in maize cultivation
Fecal sludge (FS) contains significant amounts of plant nutrients and organic matter although it also contains pathogens. Therefore, FS can be used as fertilizer after proper sanitization. This study was designed to test dried fecal sludge (DFS)-based pellet fertilizers on maize cultivation. The DFS fertilizers were produced by composting, co-composting with sawdust, or irradiated by ...
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Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry: March towards getting Greener
AbstractA major concern to the growth and development of fertilizer manufacturing industries all over the world is on the environmental front. Serious efforts are underway to make fertiliser technologies most environment friendly and sustainable with the help of research and development initiatives in technology as well as management of facilities. Technology plays a key role in improving the ...
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Dairy manure compost effects on corn silage production and soil properties
Accumulation of dairy manure compost has created a need to identify alternative uses for this plant nutrient source. This field study determined compost effects on corn (Zea mays L.) silage production, nutritive value, and soil characteristics for three growing seasons following incorporation of dairy manure compost at 0, 35, 70, and 105 Mg dry matter (DM) ha–1. Yields from subplots receiving ...
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Effect of irrigation with anaerobic baffled reactor effluent on Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris cicla.) yield, nutrient uptake and leaching
The disposal of treated wastewater from an anaerobic baffled reactor (ABR) effluent into water bodies can cause pollution. Treated wastewater management through irrigation of crops has the potential of increasing crop production through nutrient uptake while reducing the risks of environmental pollution. However, this study aimed to investigate the effect of irrigation with ABR effluent on ...
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Soil phosphorus
As I "dig" deeper into the soil microbial world I am amazed how much we understand but few utilize what we do know. The word is getting out that if we let the soil microbes thrive and multiply by feeding our soil degradable plant and organic material the microbes will give our plants and crops back the nutrients they need. We are now finding that by adding fertilizers directly in the inorganic ...
By NanoWorxs
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Seaweed extract uses in agriculture
In recent years, the damage caused by the blind and excessive application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has become more and more serious. To develop ecological agriculture, we must vigorously promote the use of biological fertilizers and pesticides. The abundant marine biological resources are a material treasure house for the development of ecological agriculture. Seaweed extracts is ...
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Magnesium deficiency in cannabis: the chilly conundrum
Hey there, fellow cannabis cultivator! If you’re delving into the fascinating world of cannabis cultivation, you probably already know how crucial nutrients are for your plants. One nutrient that holds immense significance in this green journey is magnesium. However, there’s a chilly conundrum we need to address: the inability of cannabis plants to absorb magnesium at low ...
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Six effects of organic matter on maintaining soil fertility
The content of soil organic matter is closely related to the level of soil fertility. Although organic matter only accounts for a small part of the total amount of soil, it plays a significant role in maintaining soil fertility. The manufacturer of organic fertilizer production equipment introduces six important functions of organic matter to maintain soil fertility. 1. Provide nutrition for ...
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Benefits of Portable soil detectors
Background: Soil is one of the most important natural resources on Earth. It plays a vital role in agriculture, supporting the growth of crops and plants and providing us with food, clothing and shelter. However, the quality of soil depends on various factors such as location, weather and environmental factors. Therefore, it is important to understand the properties of the soil before planting ...
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Grain legumes in northern great plains
Cropping systems in the Northern Great Plains have shifted from fallow-based to legume-based systems. The introduction of grain legumes has impacted soil organisms, including both symbiotic and nonsymbiotic N-fixing bacteria, pathogens, mycorrhizae and fauna, and the processes they perform. These changes occur through effects of legume seed exudates, rhizosphere exudates, and decomposing crop ...
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Leaf Cares Article - Foliar Analysis
What is Leaf tissue testing? Leaf tissue testing is a crucial process for evaluating the concentration of essential elements within plant tissue. Essential nutrients, categorised as micronutrients and macronutrients, play key roles in sustaining the plant’s life cycle. Micronutrients, required in smaller amounts and macronutrients needed in larger amounts are essential for achieving ...
By SOILCARES
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Nitrogen Fixers
Here’s a bit of geeky plant science. On this image of the roots of white clover, you can plainly see bumps along the roots that are called nodules. Over millions of years, the plant has evolved a symbiotic relationship with certain species of soil-dwelling bacteria called Rhizobia. This group of bacteria has the ability to take nitrogen from the atmosphere and “fix” it by ...
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