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Impact of urban sewage sludge on soil physico-chemical properties and phytotoxicity as influenced by soil texture and reuse conditions.
J Environ Qual
July 2020
Water Research and Technology Center, Univ. of Carthage, P.O. Box 273, Soliman, 8020, Tunisia.
Article Synopsis
- Urban sewage sludge (USS) application to agricultural soils shows varied results due to different reuse conditions, with this study focusing on long-term effects on bare soil properties based on soil texture and USS dosage.
- The research found that excessive USS application, particularly at 120 t ha yr, can lead to significant soil salinization, indicated by high total dissolved salts and electrical conductivity levels in both loamy sand and sandy soils.
- Additionally, the impact of USS on seed germination varied by plant species, with lettuce showing negative effects due to higher salinity, while wheat exhibited improved germination rates, highlighting the importance of selecting appropriate plant species for successful growth in sludge-amended soils.
Carbon mineralization, biological indicators, and phytotoxicity to assess the impact of urban sewage sludge on two light-textured soils in a microcosm.
J Environ Qual
March 2020
Water Research and Technology Center, Univ. of Carthage, P.O. Box 273, Soliman, 8020, Tunisia.
The agricultural reuse of urban sewage sludge (USS) modifies soil properties depending on sludge quality, management, and pedo-environmental conditions. The aim of this microcosm study was to assess C mineralization and subsequent changes in soil properties after USS addition to two typical Mediterranean soils: sandy (Soil S) and sandy loam (Soil A) at equivalent field rates of 40 t ha (USS-40) and 120 t ha (USS-120). Outcomes proved the biodegradability of USS through immediate CO release inside incubation bottles in a dose-dependent manner.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDynamic Changes in Health-Promoting Properties and Eating Quality During Off-Vine Ripening of Tomatoes.
Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf
November 2018
Lab. of Horticulture, Natl Agricultural Research Inst. of Tunisia (INRAT), Univ. of Carthage, Tunis, Rue Hédi Karray 2049 Ariana, Tunisia.
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) fruit is rich in various nutrients, vitamins and health-promoting molecules. Fresh tomatoes are an important part of the Mediterranean gastronomy, and their consumption is thought to contribute substantially to the reduced incidence of some chronic diseases in the Mediterranean populations in comparison with those of other world areas.
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