posted on 2023-03-29, 00:35authored byLaksha Mihirawi Siriwardana
<p>Biosolids are nutrient rich by-product of wastewater treatment which improve soil properties and crop yield. The land application of biosolids is limited mainly due to the presence heavy metals, disease causing pathogens and toxic materials. This study was designed to determine whether the biosolids produced at Black Rock water reclamation plant can be used as a soil conditioner for barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and Faba beans (Vicia faba L.) plants and improve soil health under low nutrients condition.</p>
History
Open access
Yes
Material type
thesis
Resource type
thesis
Language
eng
Editor/Contributor(s)
Lambert Brau, Aydin Enez
Pagination
73 p.
Degree type
Masters
Degree name
Masters of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Thesis faculty
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environments