May-Roberts, S; Robertson, J; Killham, K and Paton, G (2006) Soil sustainability in organic agricultural production. What can organic farming deliver? COR 2006, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 18-20 September 2006. In: Atkinson, C; Ball, B; Davies, D H K; Rees, R; Russell, G; Stockdale, E A; Watson, C A; Walker, R and Younie, D (Eds.) Aspects of Applied Biology 79, What will organic farming deliver? COR 2006, Association of Applied Biologists, pp. 307-310.
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Summary
Traditionally, the assessment of soil sustainability and the potential impact of cultivation are based upon the application of chemical procedures. In the absence of a biological context, these measurements offer little in understanding longterm changes in soil husbandry. Detailed microcosm investigations were applied as a predictive tool for management change. The microcosms were designed with homogenised soils treated with organic amendments. Key soil functional relationships were quantified using stable isotope techniques, biochemical measurements and traditional approaches.
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. (Poster) |
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| Keywords: | Organic management, conventional management, microbial activity microbial biomass, ecological indicators, soil health |
| Subjects: | Soil > Soil quality |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Other organizations UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2006 |
| Deposited By: | MILLMAN, Mrs Carol A |
| ID Code: | 10259 |
| Deposited On: | 20 Dec 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Aug 2009 16:35 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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