Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations

In organic soil fertility management, rock phosphate (RP) is gaining momentum as an acceptable phosphorus source, though much of this P is not bioavailable for plant uptake, particularly in igneous RP. This study evaluated the nutrient solubilization, biodegradation and heavy metal concentration whe...

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Main Authors: Lushian Tapiwa Mupondi, Pearson Nyari Stephano Mnkeni, Pardon Muchaonyerwa, Hupenyu Allan Mupambwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-08-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844018309447