Effects of sewage sludge compost and vermicompost on wheat yield and vitality

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F60460709%3A41210%2F25%3A102370" target="_blank" >RIV/60460709:41210/25:102370 - isvavai.cz</a>

Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15050551" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15050551</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15050551" target="_blank" >10.3390/agriculture15050551</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Effects of sewage sludge compost and vermicompost on wheat yield and vitality

Original language description

This study investigates the effects of compost and vermicompost derived from sewage sludge and moulded pulp on wheat yield, nutrient uptake, photosynthetic activity, and drought resistance. Optimal weather conditions in March facilitated timely wheat sowing, contributing to ideal yields, while subsequent higher temperatures and rainfall influenced grain formation and weight. The experiment demonstrated that vermicompost significantly enhances plant physiological and yield parameters, including photosynthetic activity, chlorophyll content, and water use efficiency. Fertilized variants exhibited improved soil properties, leading to higher grain and straw yields compared to the control. Macronutrient uptake was notably higher in vermicompost-treated variants, with variant VI showing the highest values. Enhanced photosynthetic activity and drought resistance were observed in fertilized variants, attributed to better stomatal regulation and osmotic adjustment under stress conditions. The study underscores the role of vermicompost in promoting sustainable agriculture by improving nutrient availability, soil structure, and plant resilience. These findings suggest that compost and especially vermicompost applications can effectively enhance wheat productivity and resilience, offering a sustainable approach to improving crop performance under varying environmental conditions.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

10511 - Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)

Project

<a href="/en/project/GF24-10238L" target="_blank" >GF24-10238L: Decontaminated biochar from sewage sludge as an efficient soil fertilizer and conditioner</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)<br>S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Agriculture-BASEL

ISSN

2077-0472

e-ISSN

2077-0472

Volume of the periodical

15

Issue of the periodical within the volume

5

Country of publishing house

CH - SWITZERLAND

Number of pages

24

Pages from-to

1-24

UT code for WoS article

001442370200001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-86000578456