Effect of coal fly ash-amended organic compost as a manure for agricultural crops

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Georgia Journal of Science; (United States)

OSTI ID:7288638

Ghuman, G S; Menon, M P; James, J; Chandra, K; Sajwan, K ^[1]

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1. Savannah State College, GA (United States)

Coal-fired electric power plants generate large quantities of fly ash as a byproduct. In continuation of previous studies on the utilization of fly ash as an amendment to organic compost for use as a manure for agricultural crops, the authors have now determined the effects of this manure on the yield and uptake of selected elements by several plants including collard green, corn, mustard green, bell pepper, egg plant, and climbing beans. An amended compost containing 30-40% fly ash with a compost:soil ratio of 1:3 was found to be most effective to enhance the yield and nutrient uptake of most of the plants. At 20% fly ash level, no increase in yield of any of the above crops was observed. The uptake of K, Mg, Mn, and P was increased in most plants. Boron which is known to be detrimental to the growth of plants above certain level was also found to be increased in plants nourished with the manure.

• OSTI ID: 7288638
• Journal Information: Georgia Journal of Science; (United States), Journal Name: Georgia Journal of Science; (United States) Vol. 49:1; ISSN GJSCD; ISSN 0147-9369
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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