Assessment of phytotoxicity of potable water treatment plant sludge-bound compost pellets on seed germination of radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
Maintenance of compost pellet stability highly depends on the binding materials used. Potable water treatment plant sludge (WTPS) has the potential to be used as a binding material due to its high content of clay, organic matter, and nutrients. Compost and WTPS may contain heavy metals, toxic compo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2023-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment |
Online Access: | https://journals.sjp.ac.lk/index.php/JTFE/article/view/6299 |