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Physico-Chemical Properties of Termitaria and their Surrounding Soils in Some Nigerian Ecozones
Termites provide ecosystem services and have been used as a biological index of soil quality and fertility because of their key role in soil nutrient...
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Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Salt-Affected Soils in India
Understanding on physical and chemical properties of salt-affected soils (SAS) is imperative for planning and executing reclamation programs and...
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Changes in the Chemical and Biological Properties of Arable Soils Following Freezing Episodes of Different Duration
AbstractThe effect of a duration of a freezing episode on the chemical properties and biological activity of agro-chestnut and agro-chernozem soils...
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Effects of Different Plant Species on the Chemical and Microbial Properties of Coastal Saline-Alkaline Soils in Southeast China
The study aimed to explore the biological amendment effect of different plants on the coastal saline-alkali soils. The different plant species were...
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Chemical Properties of Some Alkaline Sandy Soils and Their Effects on Phosphorus Dynamics with Bone Char Application as a Renewable Resource of Phosphate Fertilizer
Several chemical properties of alkaline soils play an important role in dissolving phosphate minerals, which greatly affect the phosphorous...
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Properties and Mid-infrared Spectral Signatures of Sandy Soils in Ghana
We explored the use of laboratory and spectroscopy techniques for efficient assessment of the properties of three sandy soils in Ghana. Routine...
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The effect of changes vegetation cover on the chemical properties of steppe soils during climate aridization
AimsIn time to the climate changes occurring in the recent decades, studies on the assessment of the influence of climatic factors on the changing...
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A Comparative Analysis of Morpho-Physicochemical Properties of Soils of Ifa Galano Micro-Watershed, South-West Ethiopia
AbstractEffective soil management requires an understanding of soil morphology and physicochemical properties. The detailed description,...
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Influence of chemical and mineralogical soil properties on the adsorption of sulfamethoxazole and diclofenac in Mediterranean soils
BackgroundThe irrigation with treated wastewaters can be a way for the introduction of organic contaminants in soils. However, their adsorption onto...
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Soil Properties Related to Phosphorus Sorption and Prediction of Maximum Phosphorus Adsorption Capacity of Soils from Southern Brazil
Purpose: This study aimed to assess the relationship of soil chemical and mineralogical properties with P sorption and develop a maximum phosphorus...
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Acidification induce chemical and microbial variation in tea plantation soils and bacterial degradation of the key acidifying phenolic acids
Camellia sinensis is an important economic plant grown in southern subtropical hilly areas, especially in China, mainly for the production of tea....
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Morphological, Pedological and Chemical Characterization and Classification of Soils in Morogoro District, Tanzania
This study was carried out in Morogoro district, Tanzania to characterize and classify soils using USDA Soil Taxonomy and World Reference Base (WRB)...
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Unsaturated Properties of Singapore Urban Soils
The geology of Singapore mainly consists of three formations: Jurong Formation, Bukit Timah Granite, and Old Alluvium. Under the tropical and humid...
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Salt-Affected Soils
In this Chapter, the author makes a review on soils affected by degradation processes due to excess of salt, focusing on causes, types, and...
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Sandy Soils in the United States: Properties and Use
Sandy soils are derived from a variety of parent materials and are found on a variety of landscapes. The high sand content causes these soils to have...
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A new alternative to chemical fertilizers for arid soils, the cuticle of locust insects
Among the environmental problems that threaten food security in arid areas is the deterioration of agricultural soils, which has led to the loss of...
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Humic Soil Modifiers from Peat and Coal: Effect on Chemical and Biological Properties of Model Soil Mixtures
AbstractThe impact of soil modifiers of humic nature (HN) based on peat and coal (Torfogel and Uglegel products) on the chemical properties,...
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Nanosilica enhances morphogenic and chemical parameters of Megathyrsus maximus grass under conditions of phosphorus deficiency and excess stress in different soils
Phosphorus (P) imbalances are a recurring issue in cultivated soils with pastures across diverse regions. In addition to P deficiency, the prevalence...
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Influence of marine vertebrates on organic matter, phosphorus and other chemical element levels in Antarctic soils
The presence of marine vertebrates in dense reproductive colonies and other aggregations contributes to the input of organic matter and nutrients...
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Impact of Sugarcane Reform System in Sandy Soils on Organic Carbon and Soil Chemical Attributes
The demand for biofuels has led the Brazilian sugar-energy sector to advance in areas with sandy soils poor in organic matter and fertility. The...