[HTML][HTML] Composting as a sustainable solution for organic solid waste management: current practices and potential improvements

EE Manea, C Bumbac, LR Dinu, M Bumbac… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
With increases in global population and urbanization, the production of Municipal Solid
Waste (MSW) is growing rapidly, thus contributing to social and environmental concerns for …

[HTML][HTML] Do contaminants compromise the use of recycled nutrients in organic agriculture? A review and synthesis of current knowledge on contaminant …

EK Bünemann, M Reimer, E Smolders, SR Smith… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Use of nutrients recycled from societal waste streams in agriculture is part of the circular
economy, and in line with organic farming principles. Nevertheless, diverse contaminants in …

Legume-based crop diversification with optimal nitrogen fertilization benefits subsequent wheat yield and soil quality

Z Yan, J Chu, J Nie, X Qu… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2024 - Elsevier
Legume-based crop diversification is recommended to enhancing yields as well as
agroecosystem functions and services. However, the effect of legume inclusion with optimal …

Allelopathic effect of Callistemon viminalis's leaves extract on weeds, soil features, and growth performance of wheat and chickpea plants

DS Vashishth, A Bachheti, RK Bachheti… - Journal of Plant …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The allelopathic effect of Callistemon viminalis's leaf extracts on seed germination and
growth of Triticum aestivum and Cicer arietinum, as well as associated weeds (Anagallis …

A tale of two systems: Does reducing tillage affect soil health differently in long-term, side-by-side conventional and organic agricultural systems?

KA Pearsons, EC Omondi, G Zinati, A Smith… - Soil and Tillage …, 2023 - Elsevier
Tillage reduction is an increasingly common goal of farmers worldwide to reduce soil
erosion and improve agroecosystem sustainability. Reduced tillage is usually achieved by …

Sustainable growth of organic farming in the EU requires a rethink of nutrient supply

M Reimer, M Oelofse, D Müller-Stöver, K Möller… - Nutrient Cycling in …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract The European Commission recently set a target of increasing the area of organic
agriculture to 25% by 2030. To achieve this, it is imperative to understand current nutrient …

Assessing long term effects of compost fertilization on soil fertility and nitrogen mineralization rate

M Reimer, C Kopp, T Hartmann… - Journal of Plant …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Fertilization with organic waste compost can close the nutrient cycles between
urban and rural environments. However, its effect on yield and soil fertility must be …

[HTML][HTML] Differences in cover crop contributions to phosphorus uptake by ryegrass in two soils with low and moderate P status

V Hansen, D Müller-Stöver, B Gómez-Muñoz… - Geoderma, 2022 - Elsevier
Growing evidence has emerged that cover crops may be able to improve phosphorus (P)
cycling and contribute to the P nutrition of the subsequent crop. This could be particularly …

Evaluation of plant species for air pollution tolerance and phytoremediation potential in proximity to a coal thermal power station: implications for smart green cities

R Sawarkar, A Shakeel, T Kumar, SA Ansari… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
In metropolitan areas, air pollution poses a significant threat, and it is crucial to carefully
select plant species that can tolerate such conditions. This requires a scientific approach …

Methods for assessing laterally-resolved distribution, speciation and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils

FJT van der Bom, PM Kopittke, NS Raymond… - … Science and Bio …, 2022 - Springer
Supply of phosphorus (P) as an agricultural input depends on a limited mineral rock
phosphate reserve, but inefficient use means this resource is not being used sustainably …