Research Article

Compost and Biochar to Promote Soil Biological Activities under Sweet Potatoes Cultivation in a Subtropical Semiarid Region

Table 1

ICP-OES parameters for the analysis of K+ and Na+ for the various soil treatments.

ParameterInstrumental settings

λna588.983 nm
λk766.455 nm
RF power1500 W
NebulizerGemCone (low flow)
Plasma flow15 L/min
Auxiliary flow0.2 L/min
Nebulizer flow0.55 L/min
Sample flow1.50 mL/min
Injector2.0 mm alumina
Spray chamberCyclonic
Integration time20 seconds
Replicates3