Research Article
Effects of Biosolids Application on Pasture and Grape Vines in South-Eastern Australia
Table 2
Properties of biosolids applied to pasture and grape vines in the National Biosolids Research Program, Victoria.
| | Pakenham | Mildura | Propertya | South East Water | Yarra Valley Water | Lower Murray Water |
| Total N (%) | 0.88 | 0.60 | 2.5 | NO3-N (mg/kg) | 420 | 590 | 210 | NH4-N (mg/kg) | 160 | 15 | 720 | Total P (%) | 0.28 | 0.61 | 0.83 | Total K (%) | 0.18 | 0.33 | 0.45 | Total S (%) | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.52 | Total Ca (%) | 0.49 | 7.1 | 1.3 | Total Mg (%) | 0.17 | 0.98 | 0.32 | Total Cd (mg/kg) | 0.70 | 0.70 | 1.4 | Total Cu (mg/kg) | 400 | 92 | 220 | Total Zn (mg/kg) | 600 | 210 | 330 | pH | 4.4 | 8.3 | 6.5 | Solids (%) | 65 | 75 | 79 | EC (dS⁄m)b | 1.6 | 2.2 | 7.9 | Total C (%) | 8.7 | 6.4 | 16 |
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aReport on a dry bases except for pH and EC.
bEC: Electrical conductivity (40°C).
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