The application of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VFG) compost in addition to cattle slurry in a silage maize monoculture: Effects on soil fauna and yield

Leroy, Ben L.M.; Bommelé, Lydia; Reheul, Dirk; Moens, Maurice; Neve, Stefaan De

doi:10.1016/j.ejsobi.2006.10.005

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“…It is consistent with the results obtained in the study of Leroy et al (2007) who found clear yield depression of maize on plots amended with compost at the beginning of a 7-year experiment in contrast to an upward trend in the last application years, proving a significant residual N effect from cumulative compost application. The yield after compost II application was 2.3 times higher compared to compost I in our experiment and the difference was significant.…”

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confidence: 82%

The influence of organic fertilizers application on phosphorus and potassium bioavailabilit

Hanč¹,

Tlustoš²,

Száková³

et al. 2008

PLANT SOIL ENVIRON

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A prerequisite to use organic fertilizers in a sustainable way is to quantify the amount of phosphorus and potassium available for plants that could be taken up by a crop. The objective of this study was to evaluate direct and subsequent influence of organic fertilizers addition (poultry manure and two types of composts) on the changes of bioavailability of phosphorus and potassium in soil and their accumulation in the aboveground oat biomass (Avena sativa L.) during three years. The available phosphorus and potassium contents in soil had a degressive trend during the years of experiment. The lowest contents of these elements in soil were found in all treatments in the last year of the experiment. The plants took up the least P and K after application of compost derived from predominant sewage sludge portion. A stronger correlation (R = 0.88; P < 0.05) was found between available content of K in soil treated with organic fertilizers and K content in the aboveground biomass of oat than in the case of P (R = 0.45; P < 0.05).

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confidence: 82%

The influence of organic fertilizers application on phosphorus and potassium bioavailabilit

Hanč¹,

Tlustoš²,

Száková³

et al. 2008

PLANT SOIL ENVIRON

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“…In a study by Sleutel et al (2006), 41 years of application of 35 t farmyard manure ha −1 , plus an equivalent amount of NPK in mineral fertilizer, every 5 years in a wheat-wheat-sugarbeet-maize-maize crop rotation, increased grain yield by 124 and 55% for maize and wheat in respect to the control. Moreover, in a 7-year study, Leroy et al (2007) investigated vegetable-fruit-garden-waste compost combined with cattle slurry applied at both 22.5 t ha −1 yearly and 45 t ha −1 every other year. Both the application strategies resulted in 25 to 43% higher maize yields in respect to the two organic amendments provided alone.…”

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Long-term effects of organic amendments on soil fertility. A review

Diacono¹,

Montemurro²

2010

Agron. Sustain. Dev.

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To cite this version:Mariangela Diacono, Francesco Montemurro. Long-term effects of organic amendments on soil fertility. A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, Springer Verlag/EDP Sciences/INRA, 2010, 30 (2), <10.1051/agro/2009040>. Agron. Sustain. Dev. 30 (2010) Abstract -Common agricultural practices such as excessive use of agro-chemicals, deep tillage and luxury irrigation have degraded soils, polluted water resources and contaminated the atmosphere. There is increasing concern about interrelated environmental problems such as soil degradation, desertification, erosion, and accelerated greenhouse effects and climate change. The decline in organic matter content of many soils is becoming a major process of soil degradation, particularly in European semi-arid Mediterranean regions. Degraded soils are not fertile and thus cannot maintain sustainable production. At the same time, the production of urban and industrial organic waste materials is widespread. Therefore, strategies for recycling such organic waste in agriculture must be developed. Here, we review long-term experiments (3-60 years) on the effects of organic amendments used both for organic matter replenishment and to avoid the application of high levels of chemical fertilizers. The major points of our analysis are: (1) many effects, e.g. carbon sequestration in the soil and possible build-up of toxic elements, evolve slowly, so it is necessary to refer to long-term trials. (2) Repeated application of exogenous organic matter to cropland led to an improvement in soil biological functions. For instance, microbial biomass carbon increased by up to 100% using high-rate compost treatments, and enzymatic activity increased by 30% with sludge addition. (3) Long-lasting application of organic amendments increased organic carbon by up to 90% versus unfertilized soil, and up to 100% versus chemical fertilizer treatments. (4) Regular addition of organic residues, particularly the composted ones, increased soil physical fertility, mainly by improving aggregate stability and decreasing soil bulk density. (5) The best agronomic performance of compost is often obtained with the highest rates and frequency of applications. Furthermore, applying these strategies, there were additional beneficial effects such as the slow release of nitrogen fertilizer. (6) Crop yield increased by up to 250% by long-term applications of high rates of municipal solid waste compost. Stabilized organic amendments do not reduce the crop yield quality, but improve it. (7) Organic amendments play a positive role in climate change mitigation by soil carbon sequestration, the size of which is dependent on their type, the rates and the frequency of application. (8) There is no tangible evidence demonstrating negative impacts of heavy metals applied to soil, particularly when high-quality compost was used for long periods. (9) Repeated application of composted materials enhances soil organic nitrogen content by up to 90%, storing it for mineralization in future cropping...

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“…The application of slurry (C:N=8:1) and fruit or garden waste compost (C:N=10:1) reduced the population of Pratylenchus spp. and Tylenchidae in maize monoculture (Leroy et al, 2007). Reversal, yard waste compost (leaves, branches, grass clippings) with the C:N ratio from 35:1 to 46:1 had no effect on population densities of Pratylenchus spp.…”

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The effect of two compost soil amendments, based on municipal green and penicillin production wastes, on plant parasitic nematodes

2009

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SummarySuppressive effect of two composts, applied at five doses (0 %, 1 %, 2.5 %, 5 % and 10 % w/w), was studied on spring barley to control different genera of plant parasitic nematodes in potting mixtures. Amendment of soil with these materials resulted in a significant decreasing effect of plant parasitic nematode populations. The best reduction of number of plant parasitic nematodes was found for the nematode genera Bitylenchus, Helicotylenchus, Heterodera, Paratylenchus and Rotylenchulus by a municipal green compost (C 1 ) and nematode genera Bitylenchus, Geocenamus, Helicotylenchus, and Rotylenchulus by a compost derived from penicillin production residues (C 2 ). The compost C 1 with a lower C:N ratio was more effective in the nematode control than the compost C 2 . The analysis of variance showed a significant interaction among all factors involved in the experiment: type of compost, different doses and nematode genera. Relationship between applied doses and number of nematodes showed a significantly high negative correlation.

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The application of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VFG) compost in addition to cattle slurry in a silage maize monoculture: Effects on soil fauna and yield

Cited by 66 publications

References 22 publications

The influence of organic fertilizers application on phosphorus and potassium bioavailabilit

The influence of organic fertilizers application on phosphorus and potassium bioavailabilit

Long-term effects of organic amendments on soil fertility. A review

The effect of two compost soil amendments, based on municipal green and penicillin production wastes, on plant parasitic nematodes

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