Abstract:The Environmental Protection Agency has developed regulations requiring municipalities to reduce the amount of solid wastes going into landfills. One potential outlet for yard waste is agriculture. This study was conducted during the first 6 years of orchard establishment to compare tree and fruit response of `Fuji', `Golden Delicious' and `Red Delicious' apple trees to composted yard waste and other conventional fertilizers. Calcium nitrate and urea were applied at 16.8, 33.6, and 67.3 kg·ha… Show more
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