Macroalgal-Derived Alginate Soil Amendments for Water Retention, Nutrient Release Rate Reduction, and Soil pH Control
There is a need to develop sustainably sourced products that can address the needs for improved water retention in soils, slow the release rate of fertilizers (to prevent leaching and downstream eutrophication), and control soil pH for use in agriculture. This article investigates the use of industr...
Main Authors: | Roelof du Toit van der Merwe, Neill Jurgens Goosen, Robert William McClelland Pott |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Gels |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/8/9/548 |
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