Essays about: "bulk soil"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words bulk soil.
-
1. Nutrient flow on agroforestry farms in the province of Son La in northwest Vietnam
University essay from Uppsala universitet/VindenergiAbstract : The population in the high mountains of the northwest provinces of Vietnam belongs to the poorest population in the country. Among the reasons behind this are the high frequency of minority groups in the region and the infertile soils of the steep slopes. READ MORE
-
2. Soil compaction and the effect on infiltration in urban green environments : A study based on field measurements and HYDRUS 1D modelling
University essay fromAbstract : The consequences of recent flooding and extreme rain events have highlighted the importance of proper urban planning and preventative measures for storm water management. As cities become more urbanized the significance of permeable surfaces such as parks and other urban green spaces increases which infiltrate the water into the ground. READ MORE
-
3. Quality of Spent Mushroom Compost Amended with Organic Material- Effect on Nutrient Content and Plant Growth
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Peat, as a non-renewable growing media, poses environmental concerns due to extraction and decomposition processes, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Alternatives growing media with potential to replace or reduce the use of peat are of great need. READ MORE
-
4. Soil health on organic farms : linking organic farmer practices to soil health and yield
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Soil health is a part of the sustainable agriculture which the EU is trying to develop. Organic farming can be one way of working towards more healthy soils. The term soil health can be divided into biological, chemical, and physical aspects of the soil that are necessary to sustain the plants grown. READ MORE
-
5. Biogeochemistry and Peat Properties of Restored Peatlands
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Globally, peatlands comprise the most important soil organic carbon pool storing approximately one third of all terrestrial soil carbon. Drainage can turn peatlands to net sources of carbon dioxide. Peatlands have historically been drained to increase the productivity of agriculture and forestry. READ MORE