Environmental problems related to the use of synthetic fertilizers and to organic waste
management have led to increased interest in the use of organic materials as an alternative …

The present article of revision arise from theory and practical subjects developed during the
course “Characterization and contribution of plant growth-promoting microorganisms in the …

Desertification, a phenomenon referring to land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-
humid regions as a result of climatic variations and human activities, is considered as one of …

The application of fertilizer to ensure the steady improvement of crop yield has become the
main means of agricultural production. However, it remains to be determined whether …

Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer substitution (NSS) with different types of organic material is a
cleaner agricultural practice for reducing the application of synthetic N input in farmlands …

Intensive pig farming is a relevant economic activity in Mediterranean areas, which
generates large amounts of pig slurry (PS) as a by-product. Pig slurry represents a valuable …

The use of synthetic fertilizers is a most common practice used to incorporate nutrients in
agricultural soils; these are expensive leading to increases in the total crop-production costs …

Abstract In areas of Southern Europe with very intensive pig production, most of the pig
slurry (PS) is applied as fertilizer. However, in the European Union, no more than 170 kg N …

Organic dryland wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important crop in Utah and the
intermountain western United States; however, growers face numerous challenges …

The high concentration of pig farms in NE Spain makes pig slurries an attractive fertilizer to
reduce costs of agricultural production. However, inadequate management of fertilization …