Although landfills are the most common destination for organic waste materials in the United
States, these materials might be better utilized for compost and recycled as organic …

The mobility of heavy metals from soil into the food chain and their subsequent
bioaccumulation has increased the attention they receive as major environmental pollutants …

Biosolids disposal to landfill or through incineration is wasteful of a resource that is rich in
organic matter and plant nutrients. Land application can improve soil fertility and enhance …

Ecological sanitation (EcoSan) systems capture and sanitize human excreta and generate
organic nutrient resources that can support more sustainable nutrient management in …

The agricultural usability of biogas digestate solids (BDS) as a soil amendment depends
upon its impact on soil fertility and the content of minerals in the edible part of the grown …

A two-year study was conducted in 2002-2003 (season one) and 2003-2004 (season two) at
a seepage irrigated vegetable farm in south Florida to investigate the effects of soil organic …

In the search for alternative practices to chemical soil fumigation (CSF), anaerobic soil
disinfestation (ASD) has proven to be a promising tool for soil-borne pest management and …

This review integrates information from common organic amendments used in conventional
vegetable production, including 1) cover crops (legumes and nonlegumes), 2) compost …

Composted biosolids are widely used as a soil supplement to improve soil quality. However,
the application of immature or unstable compost can cause the opposite effect. To date …

The efficacy of using potting media and fertilizers that are alternatives to con-ventional
materials to produce vegetable transplants needs clarification. Bell pepper, onion and …