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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Spent mushroom compost"”.
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The effect of spent mushroom compost on soil conditions and plant growth
Spent mushroom compost (SMC), a byproduct of the mushroom industry, is used widely by horticulturalists and home gardeners. However, no studies have been reported that evaluate SMC as a soil amendment in New Zealand, and work in other countries has been of limited scope. Therefore the objectives of …
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Effects of vermicomposted spent mushroom compost on growing medium characteristics, plant growth, yield and abiotic stress tolerance
… wastes and by-products can be carried out using composting or vermicomposting, or a combination of both treatment methods, to create a growing medium amendment suitable for horticultural use. When compared to traditional compost-maturation, vermicompost-maturation resulted in a more mature …
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The microbial ecology of cow slurry in vermiculture beds
… of cow slurry as a substrate for vermicomposting by Eisenia fetida was investigated. Particular attention was given to the effects of the earthworm on the decomposition and stabilisation of the slurry; and to the interactions between E. fetida and the microflora of the substrate. …
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Effect of an alternative viticulture on native entomopathogenic nematodes and other organisms linked to their soil food web in DOCa Rioja vineyards
… (based on grape pruning debris, straw, and spent mushroom compost) compared to regular tillage and herbicide applications in an organic and IPM experimental vineyards. We found seven EPN species and all the other screened species except the NF Arthrobotrys musiformis and the EcPB …
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Investigation of closure techniques for the Rusal Aughinish Bauxite Residue Disposal Area (B.R.D.A.) and the impact on the surrounding environment post-closure
… were amended with gypsum, process sand, and spent mushroom compost in 2006/ 2007. This amendment lowered the pH, the exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) and the availability of Al and Fe in the residue and allowed for grass growing. The bauxite residue mixed with process sand, gypsum and …