Studies of the effects of humic substances on plant growth, under conditions of adequate
mineral nutrition, consistently show positive effects on plant biomass. Stimulation of root …

People have probably used organic materials as an aid for plant culture since the eve of
human history, but documentation is scarce. At the beginning of the 18th century we find a …

One of the consequences of the increase of large dairy concentrated feeding operations
(CAFOs) is the abundance of dairy manure that needs to be disposed of or used in some …

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate different compost mixtures as peat substitutes,
and the effect of Trichoderma and mycorrhiza fungi application on transplants quality. Seeds …

Fibrous solids mechanically separated from fresh cow manure (CMFM), thermophilically
digested cow manure (TFM) and two-stage digested cow manure (TSFM) were composted …

Manure is an inevitable output of livestock production. It has been used as amendment to
fertilise the soils and crops since ancient times, and it can be an asset if properly managed …

Organic vegetable transplants are produced in Israel in 'Speedling'trays. The commercial
growth medium consists of a mixture of peat moss and vermiculite (PV). Commercially grown …

The results of operating a pilot plant for the anaerobic methanogenic thermophilic digestion
of wastes in an industrial slaughterhouse in Israel are described. A substantial advantage of …

Both quality and quantity of organic matter (OM) in soils affect plant growth and health. Crop
residues and root exudates affect the activity of beneficial microorganisms, as well as …

A fibrous peat-like material was obtained from digested sludge of cow manure. The slurry
was sieved and leached, and the solid fraction was composted. The growth of tomato …