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6842: Improving the sustainability of crop nutrition in horticultural soil

{PROJECT} Improving the sustainability of crop nutrition in horticultural soil. Runs 01 April 2004 - 01 April 2008. Project leader(s): Lennartson, Margi, Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA).

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Summary

This project aims to improve undestanding of the chemical and microbiological factors that control nutrient supply in horticultural soil so that inputs can be adjusted to maximise production efficiency and minimise pollution.

Subject Areas: Soil > Nutrient turnover
Crop husbandry > Composting and manuring
Research affiliation: UK > Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA )
Project ID:HH3508SFV
Location:Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry CV8 3LG, UK.
Start Date:01 April 2004
End Date:01 April 2008
Research Programmes and Funders: UK > Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Total budget (Euro):940000
Orgprints ID Number:6842
Contact:Defra, R&D Organic Programme
Deposited On:18 January 2006
EPrint Type:Project description
Related Links:http://www.hdra.org.uk

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