Relationships between soil physico-chemical, chemical and biological properties in a soil amended with spent mushroom substrate

Medina, Eva; Paredes, C.; Bustamante, M.A.; Moral, R.; Moreno‐Caselles, J.

doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2011.12.011

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“…With regards to the nitrogen dynamics in the soil, the addition of the SMC produced a general increase in the organic N concentration throughout the experiment, especially in comparison to the control soil (Medina et al, 2012). It has been reported that the physical, chemical, and biological properties of SMC (especially the C / N mineralization level and decomposition) may play roles in the mineralization of nitrogen from organic materials during incubation periods.…”

Section: Total Nitrogen (N)mentioning

confidence: 94%

“…EC can serve as a measure of the presence of nutrients for both cations and anions (Roy and Kashem, 2014). Soil EC indicates the mineralization of organic matter in soil and many authors have found positive correlations between EC and compounds from organic matter degradation in soil (Arthur et al, 2012;Gulser et al, 2010;Medina et al, 2012). However, in our study, EC values were still below the upper limit of 4000 µS cm suggested for agricultural soils, even at 8 % application rates (Arthur et al, 2012;Postel and Starke, 1990;Rhoades et al, 1992).…”

Section: Electrical Conductivity (Ec)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Increases in soil organic carbon contents can be achieved by adding spent mushroom compost (Courtney and Mullen, 2008;Medina et al, 2012). The continuous decomposition of organic matter in the cultivated soils of arid and semiarid regions may lead to soil degradation with a consequent inability to ensure sustainable production (Aggelides and Londra, 2000).…”

Section: Soil Organic Carbon (Soc)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of spent mushroom compost application on the physicochemical properties of a degraded soil

Gümüş¹,

Şeker²

2017

Solid Earth

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Abstract. Under field and laboratory conditions, the application of organic amendments has generally shown an improvement in soil physicochemical properties. Here, spent mushroom compost (SMC) is proposed as a suitable organic amendment for soil structure restoration. Our study assessed the impact of SMC on the physicochemical properties of a weak-structured and physically degraded soil. The approach involved the establishment of a pot experiment with SMC applications into soil (control, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 8 %). Soils were incubated at field capacity (−33 kPa) for 21, 42, and 62 days under laboratory conditions. SMC applications into the soil significantly increased the aggregate stability (AS) and decreased the modulus of rupture. The application of SMC at rates of 1, 2, 4, and 8 % significantly increased the total nitrogen and soil organic carbon contents of the degraded soil at all incubation periods (p < 0.05). The results obtained in this study indicate that the application of SMC can improve soil physicochemical properties, which may benefit farmers, land managers, and mushroom growers.

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Section: Total Nitrogen (N)mentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Electrical Conductivity (Ec)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Soil Organic Carbon (Soc)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of spent mushroom compost application on the physicochemical properties of a degraded soil

Gümüş¹,

Şeker²

2017

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“…Spent mushroom substrate, which was rich in micro-and macroelements (Cu, Fe, Mo, Zn, Ca, and P), was the second component of compost. This component is known to improve soil structure and quality and to enhance nutrient intake [18]. Table 2 shows the composition of the initial composting mixture, fi nal compost, and algal extract.…”

Section: Multielemental Composition Of the Algal Bio-productsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Co-Composting of Algae and Effect of the Compost on Germination and Growth of Lepidium sativum

Michalak¹,

Tuhy²,

Chojnacka³

2016

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…The main physicochemical porosity, moisture content, pH and electrical conductivity; involved in plant growth (Fan and Yang, 2007;Medina et al, 2012) have also been studied.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Physicochemical and Microbiological Characterization of a Dry Soil in the Interface Steppe-Saharan Region in Southwest of Algeria

Tadjeddine¹,

Khelladi²,

Mohamed³

et al. 2015

J. of Biological Sciences

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A B S T R A C TThe interface region steppe-Saharan, where the study was conducted is pastoral where the main activity is sheep production. The strong anthropological pressure has resulted in a reduction of the plant's potential, inducing a fragile ecosystem promoting more increased desertification. This work was undertaken in six stations distributed along a north-south transect. The physicochemical analyzes of these stations indicated a skeletal nature of the soil, sandy and limestone with CaCO 3 amount greater than 20, a pH ranging from 8.10-8.70 and a water retention capacity between 17.40-36%. The analyzes have also shown that the studied soils are rich in organic matter with a ratio greater than 4%, with a C/N ratio lower than 12. As for microbiological analyzes, they showed a bacterial presence varies that greatly from one station to another predominantly of Pseudomonas sp., Staphylococcus sp., Clostridium sulphite-reducing, Enterobacteria and Streptococci sp.

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Relationships between soil physico-chemical, chemical and biological properties in a soil amended with spent mushroom substrate

Cited by 124 publications

References 54 publications

Effects of spent mushroom compost application on the physicochemical properties of a degraded soil

Effects of spent mushroom compost application on the physicochemical properties of a degraded soil

Co-Composting of Algae and Effect of the Compost on Germination and Growth of Lepidium sativum

Physicochemical and Microbiological Characterization of a Dry Soil in the Interface Steppe-Saharan Region in Southwest of Algeria

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