Soil physical properties of a Luvisol developed on loess after 15 years of amendment with compost

• Published in: Soil & tillage research Vol. 191; pp. 207 - 215
• Main Authors: Paradelo, Remigio, Eden, Marie, Martínez, Ingrid, Keller, Thomas, Houot, Sabine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2019; Elsevier
• Subjects: air; basins; bulk density; climatic factors; composts; diffusivity; Gas diffusion; Life Sciences; loess; Luvisols; Manure; manure amendments; Markvetenskap; mineral fertilizers; Organic amendment; organic carbon; Organic waste; permeability; recycling; silt loam soils; sludge; soil amendments; soil physical properties; soil quality; Soil Science; Soil water; summer; tillage; topsoil; water holding capacity; Water retention; wheat; Soil water; Organic waste; Manure; Water retention; Gas diffusion; Organic amendment

•We studied the impact of organic amendments on the physical properties of a Luvisol.•After 15 years, compost and manure increased water retention and the Atterberg limits.•Compost and manure amendments increased air permeability and gas diffusivity.•The amendments improved soil physical conditions...