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Effects of Surface Application of MSW Compost On Cotton Production – Soil Properties, Plant Responses, And Nematode Management

Authors :
Ahmad Khalilian
John D. Mueller
M. J. Sullivan
Aziz Shiralipour
F. J. Wolak
R.M. Lippert
R. E. Williamson
Source :
Compost Science & Utilization. 10:270-279
Publication Year :
2002
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 2002.

Abstract

Equipment was modified and/or developed for broadcast and banded applications of municipal solid waste (MSW) compost at selected rates to agricultural land for cotton production. Replicated tests were conducted for four years to determine the effects of compost on soil properties, crop yield, and nematode populations. Soil type in the test field was Faceville loamy sand. Broadcast application of compost significantly reduced soil compaction in the top 30 cm of soil in cotton rows and row-middles compared to no compost application. Banded application did not affect compaction in the row middles. Columbia lance nematode densities decreased in all compost-treated plots during all four years of study. Several plots treated with compost had nematode densities comparable to those found in the plots treated with Temik 15G nematicide. Compost application significantly increased the soil organic matter content and soil nitrogen content at six and 14 weeks after planting. However, the compost did not affect the lea...

Details

ISSN :
23262397 and 1065657X
Volume :
10
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Compost Science & Utilization
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........40d8760b9e3f2ca8cbeee0b818585592
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/1065657x.2002.10702089