Effects of spent mushroom substrate on soil chemical conditions and plant growth in an intensive horticultural system: A comparison with inorganic fertiliser

Australian Journal of Soil Research

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 185-198

  Stewart, D P C ^a   Cameron, K C ^a   Cornforth, I S ^a  

^a LINCOLN UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Cabbage; Inorganic nitrogen; Plant nutrient concentration; Potato; Sweetcorn

Indexed keywords

BASIDIOMYCOTA; BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPITATA; SOLANUM TUBEROSUM;

EID: 0031978772     PISSN: 00049573     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/S97076     Document Type: Article

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