Assessment of Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin Use, Research Needs, and Extension Opportunities in Organic Production

The use of biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAOs) to improve soil fertility and quality plays an important role in organic agriculture in the U.S. However, organic practices, such as untreated manure application, may introduce foodborne pathogens and consequently increase the risk of f...

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Main Authors: Thais Melo Ramos, Michele T. Jay-Russell, Patricia D. Millner, Jessica Shade, Tracy Misiewicz, Ulrike S. Sorge, Mark Hutchinson, Jason Lilley, Alda F. A. Pires
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00073/full