soil amendment : 10 results priced between £10.00 and £100.00

This book presents a comprehensive and balanced overview of soil amendments and their effect on the environment. It encompasses both positive and negative aspects of chemical fertilizers that supply nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur, lime, micronutrients, and trace metals. Pros and cons are discussed with respect to the optimal and the most environmentally sound use of soil amendments, and guidance is provided on how to minimize the environmental effects of amendments. Natural fertilizers, including...

Farmers today are faced with an array of products that they can use to improve the fertility of their lands. Organic soil amendments such as biosolids, manures and, to a lesser extent, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) composts are products that can be used to supplement or replace mineral fertilizers. Many farmers are aware of the benefits that organic products offer, especially in terms of improved crop yields, increased soil fertility, reduced fertilizer costs, and their overall contribution to sustainable...

The project team tested two site investigation reports which documented the location and described the land application site of concern. The project team also evaluated the health questionnaire using pre-testing, content expert reviews, and cognitive interviews during field testing, to determine if any biases existed within both the structure and organization of the questionnaire, the wording, and order of the questions, or within the methods of administration, such as measurement errors resulting...

Amendment-Enhanced Phytoextraction of Soil Contaminants (Environme

This publication explores the emerging issues of the biogeochemistry of trace elements in the environment and provides an approach combining elements from biology, geochemistry, hydrology, soil physics and chemistry. Written by a multidisciplinary group of scientists from around the globe, Environmental Restoration of Metals-Contaminated Soils provides a summary of the current environmental remediation technology. Physical-chemical processes for in-situ remediation by adding amendments for stabilisation...

The ultimate guide to creating fertile, productive soil anywhere. In easy-to-understand terms, Elizabeth Stell teaches readers all about the properties and value of good garden soil. She explains how to improve soil health with amendments and fertilizer and gives tips for customizing soil for a variety of vegetables, flowers, fruits, trees, shrubs, and lawns. Over 300 two-color illustrations.

Original publisher: [Washington, D.C.] : Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 2007. OCLC Number: (OCoLC)186351494 Subject: Soil amendments -- Environmental aspects. Excerpt: ... 5 The term sorbents, as used here, describes materials that can hold on to or sorb different contaminants. There are a range of these materials, with different materials better suited for absorption of different contaminants. Some examples of sorbents include charcoal for different organic contaminants, water treatment...

This book presents and discusses current research in the study of soil contaminants. Particular attention is placed on the effect soil contaminants have on crop production and growth. Topics discussed include a risk assessment of arsenic in homegrown vegetables; soil properties and crop performance in the semi-arid subtropics of Australia; pesticides as a threat or boon to fertile agricultural lands; amendment-enhanced phytoextraction of soil contaminants; and, the ecological significances of secondary...

Soil enzymes play a fundamental role in many soil processes such as the mineralization of organic matter, the synthesis of humic substances, the degradation of xenobiotics or the mechanisms involved in the biocontrol of plant pathogens. Their direct link with soil microorganisms gives them a key role as biomonitors of the evolution of soil quality or in the monitoring of the application of organic amendments to degraded soils. As a consequence of the importance of soil enzymes on soil processes,...

The complex issues involved in the management of saline and sodic turfgrass soils are enough to perplex even the most experienced site manager -- there is no "silver bullet" amendment, treatment, or grass for salinity management. Best Management Practices for Saline and Sodic Turfgrass Soils: Assessment and Reclamation presents comprehensive scientific principles and detailed, practical management and assessment recommendations for turfgrass and landscape sites. The authors use the Best Management...