| publication name | Bassouny, M.A. and Abuzaid, A.S. 2017. Impact of biogas slurry on some physical properties in sandy and calcareous soils, Egypt. Int. J. Plant Soil Sc., 16(5): 1-11. |
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| Authors | M A Bassouny; A S Abuzaid |
| year | 2017 |
| keywords | Biogas slurry; porosity; bulk density; air-filled porosity; void ratio; hydraulic conductivity; soil moisture content. |
| journal | International Journal of Plant & Soil Science |
| volume | 16 |
| issue | 5 |
| pages | 1-11 |
| publisher | SCIENCE DOMAIN International |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | http://www.journalrepository.org/media/journals/IJPSS_24/2017/Jun/Bassouny1652017IJPSS33388_p.pdf |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Sandy and calcareous soils in Egypt are promising for increasing cultivated area to suffice the growing food demand; however, their physical properties adverse plant growth. Hence, the current work was carried out to evaluate the effect of biogas slurry (BGS) application rates of 0, 30, 60 and 90 g kg-1 on physical properties in sandy and calcareous soils. Soils were incubated for six months under laboratory conditions keeping the moisture content around 70% of holding capacity. The BGS applications resulted in significant increases (P < 0.05) in organic matter content, total soil porosity, air-filled porosity and water holding capacities while decreased bulk density and void ratio in both soils compared to the control (untreated soils). Soil hydraulic conductivity significantly (P < 0.05) decreased in sandy soil but increased in calcareous soil, with the highest application rate of 90 g kg-1 being the most effective treatment. Generally, the BGS proved success in ameliorating soil physical properties.