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AuthorAli, Majeed
AuthorAhmed, Talaat
AuthorAbu-Dieyeh, Mohammed
AuthorAl-Ghouti, Mohammad A.
Available date2022-02-22T05:17:13Z
Publication Date2021-12-01
Publication NameAgronomy
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11122552
CitationAli, M.; Ahmed, T.; Abu-Dieyeh, M.; Al-Ghouti, M.A. Investigating the Quality and Efficiency of Biosolid Produced in Qatar as a Fertilizer in Tomato Production. Agronomy 2021, 11, 2552. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11122552
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/27328
AbstractThis study evaluated biosolid quality over time and the efficiency of using amounts (5 and 7 kg/m2) of municipal class A biosolids in Qatar to fertilize tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum). Random samples were subjected to physical and chemical analysis, which revealed excellent particle uniformity and stability with minor odor defects. The analysis confirmed the product was nutrientrich while pollutant levels were below the international standards. The nominated rates were used to fertilize tomato plants in pots grown in a greenhouse for four months with a control treatment of manure and Peat-Moss, before measuring the plant biological characteristics. Plants were examined via chemical analysis of nutrients and pollutants both for the whole plant and for stems, fruits, and leaves. Results indicated that both experimental treatments enhanced plant growth and development as compared to the control treatment. However, the chemical analyses also revealed levels of zinc, copper, and manganese in the plant fruits that were well in excess of the maximum acceptable levels, as defined by international health organizations. This study found that while the application of class A biosolids as organic fertilizer for tomato plants greatly enhanced the overall plant growth, the plant fruits contained toxic levels of trace heavy metals.
SponsorThis research was funded by Qatar University Student Grant, grant number QUST-1-ESC-2019-2. The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the author(s).
Languageen
PublisherMDPI
SubjectAgriculture
Biosolids
Heavy metals
Manure
Tomato
Waste management
TitleInvestigating the quality and efficiency of biosolid produced in qatar as a fertilizer in tomato production
TypeArticle
Issue Number12
Volume Number11
ESSN2073-4395
dc.accessType Open Access


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