Effect of Various Compost Doses on the Soil Infiltration Capacity

Abstract

. It was found out within the study period that the application of the higher compost doses showed a positive eff ect on infi ltration rate in both localities. In Variant 3, the highest values of the water infi ltration were recorded. It can be concluded that the highest dose of compost (150 t.ha −1 ) improved and accelerated both the infi ltration and water holding capacity of soil for a longer period. With the exception of the year 2009, increased values of water infi ltration were recorded on experimental plots with arable land than with permanent grassland. It was found also that a er fi ve years have not been marked diff erences between variants. It follows that the regular supply of organic matter is necessary, preferably a er three years.

Effect of Compost, Blended (NPSZn), and Potassium Chloride Fertilizers on Soil Bulk Density and Moisture Content in Two Soil Textural Groups of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

“…Tey found that the runof and water erosion on sandy soil were signifcantly reduced by the compost application. Badalíková and Bartlová [51] found out within the study period that the application of the higher compost doses showed a positive efect on infltration rate in loamy sand and sandy loam soils. Schmid et al [52] also reported that the addition of compost resulted in an increase in water content compared to the control.…”