{Tool} Nitrogen efficiency of organic fertilisers (RELACS Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Reimer, Marie and Möller, Kurt. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, IFOAM Organics Europe, University of Hohenheim. (2022)
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Summary in the original language of the document
Experiments showed higher N efficiencies for stored human urine, digestates and sewage sludge than compost. Additionally, higher contents of ammonium-nitrogen (NH4+-N) and a lower C/N ratio increase the nitrogen efficiency of recycled fertilisers.
Summary translation
Versuche zeigten, dass gelagerter menschlicher Urin, Gärreste und Klärschlamm eine höhere N-Effizienz aufweisen als Kompost. Außerdem erhöhen ein höherer Gehalt an Ammonium-Stickstoff (NH4+-N) und ein niedrigeres C/N-Verhältnis die Stickstoffeffizienz von Recyclingdüngern.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Improving nitrogen efficiency of organic fertilizers. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | A high share of the nitrogen (N) in recycled and other organic fertilisers is not in a form available to plants and needs to be mineralized before plant uptake. This makes the effect on yields less predictable. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Evaluating recycled fertilisers regarding their nitrogen efficiency compared to mineral fertilisers can help estimate the amount of N they supply to the plants and, therefore, their effect on yields. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | organic fertilizers, nitrogen, pollution control |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English organic fertilizers http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4592 English nitrogen http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5192 English pollution control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6078 |
| Subjects: | Soil > Soil quality Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Soil > Nutrient management International Organizations > International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM > IFOAM Organics Europe Germany > University of Hohenheim European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 773431 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44054, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/31052, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/30575, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1527186904151736321, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/497056585540314 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Rüger, Madelaine Lea |
| ID Code: | 44054 |
| Deposited On: | 10 May 2022 15:22 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 10:32 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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