Shepherd, Mark; Hatch, David and Hatley, Damian (2002) Understanding soil nitrogen supply: organic matter quality and quantity. UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Aberystwyth, 26-28 March 2002. In: Powell, Jane and et al., (Eds.) Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth, pp. 145-146.
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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
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. (Paper) |
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| Keywords: | Colloquium of organic researchers, COR, soil organic matter, nitrogen, farm systems |
| Subjects: | 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 |
| Deposited By: | Powell, Ms Jane |
| ID Code: | 8263 |
| Deposited On: | 28 Apr 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Aug 2009 16:32 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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