Application of Compost as an Organic Amendment for Enhancing Soil Quality and Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Growth: Agronomic and Ecotoxicological Evaluation DOI Creative Commons
Majda Oueld Lhaj, Rachid Moussadek,

Latifa Mouhir

et al.

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 1045 - 1045

Published: April 26, 2025

This study investigates the effectiveness of organic compost as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for improving soil health and enhancing crop productivity under greenhouse conditions. The experiment focused on sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), an aromatic herb highly sensitive fertility structure, cultivated in sandy loam soil—a prevalent substrate arid semi-arid regions, often limited by poor water nutrient retention. Using randomized complete block design with six application rates, this evaluated physicochemical, biochemical, agronomic responses both plants. results demonstrated significant improvements across all parameters (p < 0.05), 30 t/ha treatment yielding most notable enhancements content, plant performance while maintaining acceptable levels heavy metals. Soil matter (SOM) increased 13.71%, shoot length (SL), essential oil content (EOC), 100-seed weight improved 42 cm, 0.83%, 0.32 g, respectively, compared control. These finding underscore benefits high rates boosting horticultural promoting agriculture. Moreover, supports reduction fertilizer dependency encourages adoption circular economy principles (CEPs) through waste recycling.

Language: Английский

A sustainable approach to fertilizer management: Microwave-assisted synthesis of slow-release ammonium-natural clinoptilolite DOI
Sasirot Khamkure, Audberto Reyes-Rosas, Alejandro Zermeño-González

et al.

Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 45, P. 102004 - 102004

Published: March 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Application of Compost as an Organic Amendment for Enhancing Soil Quality and Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Growth: Agronomic and Ecotoxicological Evaluation DOI Creative Commons
Majda Oueld Lhaj, Rachid Moussadek,

Latifa Mouhir

et al.

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 1045 - 1045

Published: April 26, 2025

This study investigates the effectiveness of organic compost as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for improving soil health and enhancing crop productivity under greenhouse conditions. The experiment focused on sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), an aromatic herb highly sensitive fertility structure, cultivated in sandy loam soil—a prevalent substrate arid semi-arid regions, often limited by poor water nutrient retention. Using randomized complete block design with six application rates, this evaluated physicochemical, biochemical, agronomic responses both plants. results demonstrated significant improvements across all parameters (p < 0.05), 30 t/ha treatment yielding most notable enhancements content, plant performance while maintaining acceptable levels heavy metals. Soil matter (SOM) increased 13.71%, shoot length (SL), essential oil content (EOC), 100-seed weight improved 42 cm, 0.83%, 0.32 g, respectively, compared control. These finding underscore benefits high rates boosting horticultural promoting agriculture. Moreover, supports reduction fertilizer dependency encourages adoption circular economy principles (CEPs) through waste recycling.

Language: Английский

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