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An evaluation of nitrogen indicators for soil health in long‐term agricultural experiments

open access: yesSoil Science Society of America Journal, Volume 87, Issue 4, Page 868-884, July/August 2023., 2023
Abstract Various soil health indicators that measure a chemically defined fraction of nitrogen (N) or a process related to N cycling have been proposed to quantify the potential to supply N to crops, a key soil function. We evaluated five N indicators (total soil N, autoclavable citrate extractable N, water‐extractable organic N, potentially ...
Daniel Liptzin   +108 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health and Safety Effects of Airborne Soil Dust in the Americas and Beyond

open access: yesReviews of Geophysics, Volume 61, Issue 2, June 2023., 2023
Abstract Risks associated with dust hazards are often underappreciated, a gap between the knowledge pool and public awareness that can be costly for impacted communities. This study reviews the emission sources and chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of airborne soil particles (dust) and their effects on human and environmental health ...
Daniel Q. Tong   +29 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pyrolysis‐induced phosphorus transformations for biosolids from diverse sources

open access: yesJournal of Environmental Quality, Volume 52, Issue 1, Page 13-25, January/February 2023., 2023
Abstract Biosolids have been long used as a soil amendment to promote nutrient recovery. The readily releasable forms of nutrients present in this biowaste, such as phosphorus (P), along with their over application, can be detrimental to the environment, causing eutrophication.
Andressa Morato Freitas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phytoremediation of Engineered Nanoparticles Using Typha latifolia and Carex rostrata

open access: yesApplied and Environmental Soil Science, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) are in demand for numerous industrial, commercial, and domestic applications. Concern has arisen, however, regarding potential adverse environmental impacts from the inadvertent release of ENPs into water bodies. Certain plants have been identified with the capability to absorb metallic ENPs via roots, thus indicating ...
Parisa Ebrahimbabaie   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leaf mold compost reduces waste, improves soil and microbial properties, and increases tomato productivity

open access: yesUrban Agriculture &Regional Food Systems, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Abstract Soils in urban settings are often degraded, which can prevent growers from optimizing the health and productivity of their crops. In this study, we investigated whether amending soil with a locally made leaf‐mold compost could (a) improve soil chemical and biological properties, (b) increase survival of a microbial inoculant with plant growth ...
Kyle Richardville   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phosphorus Release Characteristics from Biosolids-Derived Organomineral Fertilizers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This study investigated the availability of phosphorus (P) following soil application of a novel biosolids-derived organomineral fertilizer (OMF15; 15:4:4) in comparison with single superphosphate (0:18:0).
Antille, Diogenes Luis   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Longitudinal assessment of point‐of‐use carbon filters for removal of per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances from private well water

open access: yesAWWA Water Science, Volume 3, Issue 6, November/December 2021., 2021
Abstract Eighteen private well users in North Carolina were recruited to test the performance of under‐sink, activated carbon block water filters to remove per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Monthly sampling was conducted for 8 months. Filters were certified for removal of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid under NSF ...
Riley Mulhern   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geochemical indices allow estimation of heavy metal background concentration in soils [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Defining background concentrations for heavy metals in soils is essential for recognizing and managing soil pollution. However, background concentrations of metals in soils can vary naturally by several orders of magnitude. Moreover, many soils have also
Bettenay, L.   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of engineered soils for bioretention areas containing dredged Illinois River sand, compost, biosolids, and pyrolyzed biosolids

open access: yesCrop, Forage &Turfgrass Management, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Abstract Dredged Illinois River sand is nutrient poor and has low cation exchange capacity. Engineering this soil by adding amendments to increase nutrient retention may help sustain plant growth and absorb contaminants when the sand is used in bioslopes, bioswales, and rain gardens.
Steven F. Vaughn   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The fate of steroid estrogens: Partitioning during wastewater treatment and onto river sediments [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2010 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.The partitioning of steroid estrogens in wastewater treatment and receiving waters is likely to ...
A Joss   +58 more
core   +1 more source

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