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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Soil conditioners"”.
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Local polysaccharide-producing soil cyanobacteria as potential soil conditioners in Nakhonsawan Province, Thailand
… algal strain, and demonstrates its soil-conditioning potential in a greenhouse environment. The results show that local algal resources have potential as soil conditioners. The process involved surveying soil algae to identify potential candidates, selection of the most suitable …
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Soil conditioner effects on soil erosion, soil structure and crop performance
Previous work has suggested that soil conditioners can provide environmentally beneficial aids to agriculture and soil conservation. To investigate this further, studies were carried out on soil conditioner effects on soil erosion, soil structure and crop performance. The main soil conditioner …
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ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ ΠΟΛΥΜΕΡΩΝ ΕΔΑΦΟΒΕΛΤΙΩΤΙΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΚΕΣ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ
… WELL AS THEIR APPLICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOIL STRUCTURE AND THE INCREASE OF CROP YIELD (SOIL CONDITIONERS, S.C.). THEIR EFFECT IN THE MICROBIAL POPULATION OF THE SOIL (ESPECIALLY IN THE CLASS OF RHIZOBIA, WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN FIXATION IN LEGUMES) HAS ALSO BEEN …
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Geochemical changes, plant growth and ecosystem recovery in soils after high temperature remediation
… treatments generate elevated temperatures in the soil (40-1200°C) that may impact its quality, particularly its ability to support plant growth and microbial activity. This thesis demonstrates the effects of such heating on soil properties, the impact on plant and microbial systems, and potential …
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The effect of a synthetic soil conditioner and sawdust on vegetable crops
… sawdust Jlltll.ch and two .forms of a synthetic soil conditioner on the yield of vegetable crops. Data is in this thesis concerning experimental results of two years, 1953 and 1954. In addition, a report is given on a preliminary study which was conducted in 1952. In general, not enough research …
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Assessment of Exceptional Quality Biosolids for Urban Agriculture
Biosolids have been used as soil conditioners and fertilizers in agriculture and mine land reclamation, but application of Exceptional Quality (EQ) biosolids to rehabilitate anthropogenic soils for urban agriculture is recent and requires greater study to ensure their appropriate use. The …
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Multifunctional bio-composites for forestry and agricultural applications
… leading to violent storms, wildfires, soil erosion, and increased insect and fungi infestations, clearing large forest areas. Restocking and restoring these forests is a challenge, particularly with the decrease in rainfall across Europe. Southern Europe faces a high risk of …
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ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF ORGANIC AMENDMENTS ON DISTURBED SOIL PROPERTIES, WATER QUALITY AND VEGETATION GROWTH
… matter (OM) are exhibited in disturbed roadside soils rendering them less favorable for plant growth. Vegetation plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, providing a myriad of benefits in protecting against soil erosion and effectively managing stormwater. National and state …
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Developing a system to measure rheology of conditioned soil for soft-ground TBM tunneling
… rate. To modify the behaviors of the muck, soil conditioners are often injected to the tunnel face and the machine chamber so the conditioned muck will exhibit certain properties such as good balance between flowability and viscosity, low abrasiveness, and low stickiness. There is no …
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Wood compost process engineering, properties and its impact on extreme soil characteristics
… as well as means of increasing or preserving soil organic matter. This research aimed to contribute to the identification of a system for managing the production and utilization of wood waste (Quercus rubra and Pinus sylvestris) compost for sustainable agriculture, with particular regards to …
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ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ ΕΔΑΦΟΒΕΛΤΙΩΤΙΚΩΝ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΔΕΣΜΕΥΣΗ ΒΑΡΕΩΝ ΜΕΤΑΛΛΩΝ ΤΟΥ ΜΕ ΤΗ ΧΡΗΣΗ ΚΛΙΝΟΠΤΙΛΟΛΙΘΟΥ
… IN TOMATO CULTIVATION. FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES SOILS FROM THE ATTICA REGION AND STABILIZED MANURE WERE USED IN COMBINATION WITHZEOLITE. THE RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE COMPOST YIELDS THE SAME PRODUCTION AS THEMANURE AND THE ADDITION OF CLINOPHILOLITE DOES NOT BRING ANY CHANGES. ON THE CONTRARY WHEN …