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RESPONSE OF CHICKPEA AND MAIZE CROPS PLANTS GROWN IN A CLAYEY SOIL TO SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION, BIOSOLID AND MINERAL NPK FERTILIZERS [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering, 2008
Two field experiments were conducted during winter season 2006/2007 and summer season 2007 at the Farm of Sakha Agricultural Research Station, Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate to study the response of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and maize (Zea mayes) crops to ...
M. M. Ragab   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Moderate‐Temperature Hydrothermal Treatment Removes Detectable DNA and Antibiotic Resistance Genes From Municipal Sludge While Preserving Resource Value

open access: yesWater and Environment Journal, EarlyView.
This graphical abstract shows the overall study design where dewatered wastewater sludge samples were collected and subjected to a range of HT temperatures. Measurement of nucleic acid concentration and antibiotic resistance gene profiles across temperatures showed that HT at moderate temperatures offers sustainable, scalable sludge sanitation and ARG ...
R. Sean Norman   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current Knowledge on Phytoremediation Potential of Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for PFAS and Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils

open access: yesRemediation Journal, Volume 36, Issue 2, Spring 2026.
ABSTRACT This review synthesizes current research on the phytoremediation potential of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for heavy metals, including arsenic, aluminium, mercury, copper, lead, cadmium, nickel, and zinc, as well as per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” A structured and transparent ...
Omid Ansari, Luca De Prato
wiley   +1 more source

Microbiological and geochemical response of biosolid amended soils to flooding [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
More frequent extreme weather events induced by climate change could pose new challenges to agricultural production. Soil organic inputs, such as biosolids, could be an effective way to improve soil and crop resilience to short-term flooding.
Humphries, Nicholas Herbert
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Soil greenhouse gas dynamics under biosolid amendments based on laboratory, field, and modeling approaches

open access: yesFrontiers in Environmental Science
The rise in human population and the advent of biological wastewater treatment has led to increased biosolid production, which requires sustainable solutions to mitigate potential negative impacts associated with the disposal of biosolids.
Shaima Khalifah   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Protecting Public Health Through Water Quality Management and Monitoring: Session Proceedings From the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference

open access: yesPerspectives of Earth and Space Scientists, Volume 7, Issue 1, December 2026.
Abstract The Daughtery Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) held the Water for Food Global Conference (WFGC) that brought together over 400 experts along with organizations from government agencies, policymaking groups, nonprofits, non‐governmental organizations, entrepreneurs, water managers, producers, commodity boards, students, and industry to ...
Kelli C. Gribben   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tall fescue performance in response to natural organic and synthetic granular fertilizers and Rhizoctonia solani inoculation

open access: yesCrop Science, Volume 66, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
Abstract Repeated applications of natural organic based fertilizers can benefit soil health and potentially suppress some turfgrass diseases. One of the major summer diseases affecting many lawns is brown patch (caused by various Rhizoctonia and Rhizoctonia‐like species).
Jada S. Powlen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Food Applications: From Synthesis and Functional Properties to Safety and Sustainability

open access: yesFood Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2026.
Green and conventional synthesis routes produce ZnO nanoparticles with tunable physicochemical properties for food applications, ZnO‐NPs enhance antimicrobial activity, UV protection, and food preservation through ROS generation and ZN2+ release. However, particle dissolution, migration, cytotoxicity, and environmental concerns highlight the need for ...
Liza Akter   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

YIELD OF Stylosantes guianensis cv. MINEIRÃO AS A RESPONSE TO THE RESIDUAL EFFECT OF BIOSOLIDS IN DEGRADED AREA PRODUTIVIDADE DE Stylosantes guianensis cv. MINEIRÃO EM RESPOSTA AO EFEITO RESIDUAL DE BIOSSÓLIDO EM ÁREA DEGRADADA

open access: yesPesquisa Agropecuária Tropical, 2008
<!-- @page { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } --> <p class="western" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The present study evaluated the residual effect of ...
Wilson Mozena Leandro   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Heavy metals in the soil and castor bean plants fertilized with sewage sludge stabilized by different processes

open access: yesCiência Rural, 2023
: This study evaluated the levels of heavy metals in the soil and castor bean plant after fertilization with sewage sludge (SS) subjected to different stabilization processes.
Altina Lacerda Nascimento   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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