Yield and Performance and Soil Properties of Organically Fertilized Fodder Crops

REFERENCES

• Celik, I., I. Ortas, and S. Kilik. 2004. Effects of compost, mycorrhiza, manure and fertiliser on some physical properties of a Chromoxerert soil. Soil and Tillage Research 78: 59–67.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ciavatta, C., L. Vittori Antisari, and P. Sequi. 1991. Determination of organic carbon in aqueous extracts of soils and fertilizers. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 22: 795–807.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Diacono, M., and F. Montemurro. 2010. Long-term effects of organic amendments on soil fertility. A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 30: 401–422.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dick, W.A., R.L. Blevins, W.W. Frye, S.E. Peters, D.R. Christenson, F.J. Pierce, and M.L. Vitosh. 1998. Impacts of agricultural management practices on C sequestration in forest-derived soils of the eastern Corn Belt. Soil and Tillage Research 47: 235–244.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ehaliotis, C., G.I. Zervakis, and P. Karavitis. 2005. Residues and by-products of olive-oil mills for root-zone heating and plant nutrition in organic vegetable production. Scientia Horticulturae 106: 293–308.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fuchs, J.G., U. Baier, A. Berner, J. Mayer, L. Tamm, and K. Schleiss. 2006. Potential of different composts to improve soil fertility and plant health. In: Biological Waste Management, From Local to Global, Proceedings of ORBIT International Conference, eds. E. Kraft, W. Bidlingmaier, M. De Bertoldi, L.F. Diaz, and J. Barth, pp. 507–517. Weimer, Germany: ORBIT.
   Google Scholar
• Gomez, K.A., and A.A. Gomez. 1984. Statistical Procedures for Agricultural Research, 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
   Google Scholar
• Janzen, H.H., K.A. Beauchemin, Y. Bruinsma, C.A. Campbell, R.L. Desjardins, B.H. Ellert, and E.G. Smith. 2003. The fate of nitrogen in agroecosystems: An illustration using Canadian estimates. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 67: 85–102.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lal, R. 2008. Soils and sustainable agriculture. A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 28: 57–64.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Makádi, M., A. Tomócsik, V. Orosz, J. Lengyel, and Á. Márton. 2006. Agricultural utilization of a liquid manure originated from a biogas plant. In: Biological Waste Management, From Local to Global. Proceedings of ORBIT International Conference, eds. E. Kraft, W. Bidlingmaier, M. De Bertoldi, L.F. Diaz, and J. Barth, pp. 635–641. Weimar, Germany: ORBIT.
   Google Scholar
• Marinari, S., G. Masciandro, B. Ceccanti, and S. Grego. 2007. Evolution of soil organic matter changes using pyrolysis and metabolic indices: A comparison between organic and mineral fertilization. Bioresource Technology 98: 2495–2502.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mehlich, A. 1953. Rapid determination of cation and anion exchange properties and pHe of soils. Journal of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists 36: 445–457.
   Google Scholar
• Mondini, C., and P. Sequi. 2008. Implication of soil C sequestration on sustainable agriculture and environment. Waste Management 28: 678–684.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F. 2009. Different nitrogen fertilization sources, soil tillage, and crop rotations in winter wheat: Effect on yield, quality, and nitrogen utilization. Journal of Plant Nutrition 32: 1–18.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., G. Convertini, and D. Ferri. 2004. Mill wastewater and olive pomace compost as amendments for rye-grass. Agronomie 24: 481–486.
   Google Scholar
• Montemurro F., G. Convertini, and D. Ferri 2007a. Nitrogen application in winter wheat grown in Mediterranean conditions: Effects on nitrogen uptake, utilization efficiency and soil nitrogen deficit. Journal of Plant Nutrition 30: 1681–1703.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., M. Diacono, C. Vitti, and G. Debiase. 2009. Biodegradation of olive husk mixed with other agricultural wastes. Bioresource Technology 100: 2969–2974.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., D. Ferri, F. Tittarelli, S. Canali, and C. Vitti. 2010. Anaerobic digestate and on–farm compost application: effects on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) crop production and soil properties. Compost Science & Utilization 18: 184–193.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., and M. Maiorana. 2008. Organic fertilization as resource for a sustainable agriculture. In: Fertilizers: Properties, Applications and Effects, eds. L.R. Elsworth et al., pp. 123–146. London: Mortimer House.
   Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., M. Maiorana, G. Convertini, and D. Ferri. 2006a. Compost organic amendments in fodder crops: Effects on yield, nitrogen utilization and soil characteristics. Compost Science & Utilization 14: 114–123.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., M. Maiorana, G. Convertini, and D. Ferri 2007b. Alternative sugar beet production using shallow tillage and municipal solid waste fertiliser. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 27: 129–137.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., M. Maiorana, G. Convertini, and F. Fornaro. 2005. Improvement of soil properties end nitrogen utilisation of sunflower by amending municipal solid waste compost. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 25: 369–375.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Montemurro, F., M. Maiorana, D. Ferri, and G. Convertini. 2006b. Nitrogen indicators, uptake and utilization efficiency in a maize and barley rotation cropped at different levels and sources of N fertilization. Field Crops Research 99: 114–124.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Murillo, J.M., F. Cabrera, and R. Lòpez. 1997. Response of clover Trifolium frangiferum L. cv. Salina to a heavy urban compost application. Compost Science & Utilization 5: 15–25.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Olsen, S.R., C.V. Cole, F.S. Watanabe, and L.A. Dean. 1954. Estimation of available phosphorus in soils by extraction with sodium bicarbonate. United States Department of Agriculture Circular 939. Washington, DC: USDA.
   Google Scholar
• Page, A.L., R.H. Miller, and D.R. Keeny. 1982. Methods of Soil Analysis, Part II, 2nd ed. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy.
   Google Scholar
• Pascual, J.A., M. Ayuso, C. Garcia, and T. Hernández. 1997. Characterization of urban wastes according to fertility and phytotoxicity parameters. Waste Management & Research 15: 103–112.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pascual, J.A., C. Garcìa, and T. Hernandez. 1999. Comparison of fresh and composted organic waste in their efficacy for the improvement of arid soil quality. Bioresource Technology 68: 255–264.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Perucci, P. 1990. Effect of the addition of municipal solid-waste compost on microbial biomass and enzyme activities in soil. Biology and Fertility of Soils 10: 221–226.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rechtenbach, D., M. Meyer, and R. Stegmann. 2006. Fermentative production of biohydrogen from organic raw and waste materials. In: Biological Waste Management, From Local to Global, Proceedings of ORBIT International Conference, eds. E. Kraft, W. Bidlingmaier, M. De Bertoldi, L.F. Diaz, and J. Barth, pp. 869–877. Weimar, Germany: ORBIT.
   Google Scholar
• Sikola, L.J., and V. Yakovchenko. 1996. Soil organic matter mineralization after compost amendment. Soil Science Society of America Journal 60: 1401–1404.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sikora, L.J., and N.K. Enkiri. 2004. Availability of compost P to fescue under nonlimiting N conditions. Compost Science & Utilization 12: 180–184.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Smith, K.A., and M.A. Tabatabai. 2003. Automated instruments for the determination of total carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen. In: Soil and Environmental Analysis: Modern Instrumental Techniques, eds. K.A. Smith, and M.S. Cresser. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
   Google Scholar
• Springer, U., and J. Klee. 1954. Prüfung der Leistungsfähigkeit von einigen wichtigeren Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Kohlenstoffs mittels Chromschwefelsäure sowie Vorschlag einer neuen Schnellmethode. Z. Pflanzenernähr Dang Bodenk 64–1.
   Google Scholar
• Stevenson, F.J. 1994. Extraction, fractionation and general chemical composition of soil organic matter. In: Humus chemistry, Genesis, Composition and reactions. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons, Inc.
   Google Scholar
• Sullivan, D.M., A.I. Bary, T.J. Nartea, E.A. Myrhe, C.G. Cogger, and S.S. Fransen. 2003. Nitrogen availability seven years after a high-rate food waste compost application. Compost Science & Utilization 11: 265–275.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• UNESCO FAO. 1963. Bioclimatic map of the Mediterranean zone., NS162/III, 22A. Rome: UNESCO/FAO.
   Google Scholar
• Van-Camp, L., B. Bujarrabal, A.-R. Gentile, R.J. A. Jones, L. Montanarella, C. Olazabal, and S.K. Selvaradjou. 2004. Reports of the technical working groups established under the thematic strategy for soil protection. EUR 21319 EN/3. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
   Google Scholar
• Zar, J.H. 1999. Biostatistical Analysis. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
   Google Scholar