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The Effect of Paper Mill Waste and Sewage Sludge Amendments on Acid Soil Properties.

Authors :
Méndez, Ana M.
Barriga, Sandra
Guerrero, Francisca
Guerrero, Gabriel Gascó
Source :
Soil Science; Jul2012, Vol. 177 Issue 7, p451-457, 7p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents a study which aims to examine the effect of paper mill waste material and sewage sludge mixture on the properties of acid soil. The study conducts 60 days incubation experiment to examine the effect on different chemical, biological, and physical properties of soil. Results show 452% and 962% increase in soil respiration, as well more than 15% increase of total organic carbon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0038075X
Volume :
177
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Soil Science
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
78154892
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SS.0b013e318257c30f