Effects of diatomite on soil physical properties

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

AKSAKAL, E.L.

Fac. of Agriculture, Dep. of Soil Science, Atatürk Univ., Erzurum, Turquie

ANGIN, I.

Fac. of Agriculture, Dep. of Agriculture Structures and Irrigation, Atatürk Univ., Erzurum, Turquie

OZTAS, T.

Fac. of Agriculture, Dep. of Soil Science, Atatürk Univ., Erzurum, Turquie

Description :
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of diatomite application on physical characteristics of soils with different textures (sandy loam, loam, and clay), under laboratory conditions. The results indicated that diatomite applications significantly increased aggregate stability of all the experimental soils in all aggregate size fractions and also soil moisture content at field capacity in Sandy Loam textured soil. Therefore it is suggested that the diatomite may be considered as a soil amendment agent for improving soil physical characteristics.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 2012, vol. 88, n°. 1, p. 1-5, nombre de pages : 5, Références bibliographiques : 31 ref.

Date :
2012

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena

Langue :
Anglais