Calculating application rates for composted mulch and soil conditioners to maximise soil health
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Pittaway, P. A.. 2010. "Calculating application rates for composted mulch and soil conditioners to maximise soil health." Stirling, Graham R. (ed.) 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium. Twin Waters, Australia 09 - 11 Aug 2010 Brisbane, Australia.
Paper/Presentation Title | Calculating application rates for composted mulch and soil conditioners to maximise soil health |
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Presentation Type | Poster |
Authors | |
Author | Pittaway, P. A. |
Editors | Stirling, Graham R. |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium (ASDS 2010) |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2010 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Australia |
ISBN | 9780646539836 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.appsnet.org/Publications/Proceedings/Abstracts_FINAL%2024%20August.pdf |
Conference/Event | 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium |
Event Details | 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium Parent Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium Delivery In person Event Date 09 to end of 11 Aug 2010 Event Location Twin Waters, Australia |
Abstract | Typically compost application rates are generic, with little information provided on the agronomic properties of the product. At worst, compost application has caused over 30% seedling emergence failure and yield reductions of 25% in cotton crops, the local elimination of earthworms in a vineyard, and severe leaf yellowing in oranges. These adverse outcomes can be avoided if stabilized composts are used, with application rates integrated into the total fertilizer management program. |
Keywords | organic carbon; compost; soil moisture; mulch; potting media; topsoil; fertiliser |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300210. Sustainable agricultural development |
410604. Soil chemistry and soil carbon sequestration (excl. carbon sequestration science) | |
409901. Agricultural engineering | |
Byline Affiliations | National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture |
Biological Crop Protection, Australia |
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