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Impact of arid climate on ecophysiological characteristics and water utilization patterns of two olive cultivars (Olea europaea L.) in the Mediterranean dryland: a case study of ‘Chemlali Sfax’ and ‘Koroneiki’
In olive-growing regions, climate change exacerbates challenges like high temperatures and water scarcity, necessitating a deeper understanding of its impact on olive trees behaviour to cope with drought. This...
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Assessment of polyphenols decomposition during olive mill wastewaters drying in storage basin
Olive mill wastewaters (OMW) are considered as a serious pollutant in Mediterranean countries due to their high level of toxicity and the huge quantities generated yearly. However, satisfying treatment to such...
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Tillage Long-Term Effects on Soil Organic Matter Humification and Humic Acids Structural Changes in Regosol Profiles Typical of an Arid Region
This study aims to assess soil organic matter (SOM) humification and changes in molecular structures of humic acids (HAs) induced by long term management practices over soil profile under arid climate in south...
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Roadsoil contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon: level and impact on germination of Lycopersicum esculentum and Cucumis sativus
The distribution and accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in soil and their impact on three selected species—Lycopersicum esculentum, Cicer arietinum, and Cucumis sativus—have been investigated ...
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Effects of long-term olive mill wastewater disposal on the physical properties of an olive orchard soil in an arid Mediterranean region
In Mediterranean areas, high quantities of oil mill wastewater (OMW) are produced annually over a limited period (October to February). Spreading OMW on agricultural fields changes the soil’s biological, chemi...
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Variations in soil potentially toxic metal contaminants along roads of the Sfax region, Tunisia
Assessment of spatial variations in the concentrations of potentially toxic metal Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr and Fe was carried out along three roads in Sfax region to identify possible changes in their levels. Concentrat...
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Application of electrical resistivity tomography method for the assessment of olive mill wastewater infiltration in storage basin site (southeastern Tunisia)
The production of olive in several Mediterranean countries, including Tunisia, stands for a basic trait marking the agricultural field. However, this activity generated large quantities of by-wastes and residu...
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Effects of combination of tillage with olive mill wastewater on soil organic carbon groups in arid soils
Soil fertility in arid areas is poor due to the climatic conditions, weak natural biomass and inappropriate agricultural practices. Soil fertility can be determined by asses the chemical composition of soil or...
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Open AccessChange of soil quality based on humic acid with date palm compost incorporation
The most important factor affecting soil quality is soil humic fraction. Effects of adding carbon in soil humic compounds in arid environments have only been slightly investigated. The change in soil humic aci...
