Thermomagnesium: A By-Product of Ni Ore Mining as a Clean Fertilizer Source for Maize

This study explores whether Thermomagnesium (TM), a by-product of Ni ore mining, is an efficient fertilizer for maize. The effects of TM on soil pH, the supply of Si and Mg to the soil and plants, carbohydrate metabolism, grain filling, and yield were assessed in two simultaneous experiments perform...

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Main Authors: João William Bossolani, Luiz Gustavo Moretti, José Roberto Portugal, Ricardo Rossi, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/3/525