8263: Understanding soil nitrogen supply: organic matter quality and quantity
(2002) Understanding soil nitrogen supply: organic matter quality and quantity . Paper presented at UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Aberystwyth, 26-28 March 2002; Published in Powell, Jane and et al., , Eds. Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, page pp. 145-146. Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth.
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Summary
The soil organic matter (SOM) contents of organic and conventionally farmed soils were compared. Whilst the quantity of SOM was found to be similar with both systems, the quality of SOM differed in respect of higher amounts of N released by the organic soils under anaerobic incubation. This indicated a greater potential rate of mineralization and suggested that the inherent fertility of the organic soils had been improved
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | Colloquium of organic researchers, COR, soil organic matter, nitrogen, farm systems |
| Subject Areas: | Soil > Nutrient turnover Farming Systems Soil > Soil quality |
| Research affiliation: | UK UK > Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER) UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2002 UK > ADAS |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 8263 |
| Contact: | OCW, |
| Deposited On: | 28 April 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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