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13 articles for “soil aggregate.”
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Role of Phosphocompost in Comparison with Other Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Aggregation
Abstract: AbstractPhosphocompost, phosphorus-enriched organic manure, generally improves the crop yield and maintains soil quality by improving various physical properties of the soils including soil aggregation. Sixteen different combinations of treatments including different doses of phosphocompost, inorganic fertilizers and other nutrients etc. were applied to study the effect of phosphocompost on soil aggregation and comparative evaluation among themselves. Soil aggregation was much higher in the soils treated with phosphocompost and simple compost …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Fertility Management on Potato (Solanum tubersumL.) Crop
Abstract: Potato is an important food security and cash crop for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. However, the yield of the crop is low at national as well as regional levels which constrained mainly low soil fertility. This review aims to recognize the effect of combined application of inorganic Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) and cattle manure (CM) fertilizers on vegetative growth, yield components and improved productivity of the soil. Findings from …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 33–46 Read article
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Land surface dynamics: A Multiphysics Approach to Modeling Mass Transport
Abstract: Land surface dynamics are governed by complex interactions among hydrological, atmospheric, and geomorphological processes that collectively drive the transport of mass across terrestrial environments. Traditional modeling approaches often isolate individual mechanisms, limiting their ability to capture the coupled feedbacks that shape landscape evolution. This study presents a multiphysics framework for modeling mass transport on land surfaces, integrating fluid flow, sediment transport, heat exchange, and chemical reactions within a unified computational …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Design of Irrigation Control System Based on Soil Moisture
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents a solution to the aggregating problem of water availability and effective utilization of the available water as per the need of the crop. This is accomplished by integrating the sensor of soil moisture that estimates the soil's water holding capacity. The information received from the sensor is correlated with the requirement of the plant as per the age of it and correspondingly the water is regulated to …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Sustainable Ground Improvement Using Industrial Waste: Steel Slag as Granular Columns
Abstract: The increasing demand for infrastructure development on weak and compressible soils has necessitated the adoption of effective ground improvement techniques. At the same time, the rapid growth of the steel industry has resulted in the generation of huge quantities of steel slag, posing significant environmental and waste management issues. This paper focuses on the sustainable utilization of steel slag as a substitute material for granular columns in ground improvement applications. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Soil Carbon Stock Under Different Land Uses of Southern Agroclimatic Zone of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: AbstractSoil organic carbon (SOC) has long been identified as a factor that is important to soil fertility as well as to the environment because of huge carbon sequestration potential of soils. Estimating C pools under existing land uses provides baseline data to project C sequestration over time. The present study was undertaken to estimate the SOC stock in dominant soil series under different land uses of Southern Agroclimatic zone of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Structural Assessment of Rigid Pavement Systems Under Heavy Loading Conditions
Abstract: This study presents an analysis of pavement and foundation layer design subjected to heavy vertical loads and upward soil pressure. A total load of 1716 tonnes transmitted from the superstructure is considered acting on the pavement system. Due to upward soil pressure, tensile stresses develop in the foundation layers, requiring adequate thickness of sand and aggregate layers to ensure structural stability. Based on the tensile strength of sand (2 N/mm²), …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–48 Read article
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An Exploratory Study on the Application of Locust Bean Pod Extract as a Natural Binder in the Manufacture of Laterite Blocks for Affordable Housing Construction
Abstract: This study investigates the potential application of locust bean pod extract as an alternative binding material in the production of laterite blocks for local building construction. It also examines the availability and distribution of locust bean pod resources across Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Locust bean pods are typically treated as agricultural waste and discarded after the seeds are removed, creating an opportunity to convert this underutilized by-product into …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Performance of Concrete in Chemically Aggressive Environment by Using Cementitious Materials in Concrete
Abstract: This study investigates the performance and durability of sustainable concrete incorporating industrial and agricultural waste materials specifically Fly Ash, nano silica and Graphene Oxide when subjected to chemically aggressive environments. Traditional Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete often suffers from micro-structural degradation, sulfate attack, and acid penetration in harsh conditions. However, the integration of pozzolanic wastes creates a synergistic effect that densifies the concrete matrix through secondary C-S-H (Calcium Silicate Hydrate) …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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Pond Ash: A Sustainable Building Material for Smart Cities
Abstract: Energy is the backbone of modern civilization of our country and thermal power plant is a major source of energy, in the form of electricity. Fly ash and pond ash are two by products of thermal power plant being produced at an alarming rate. Efforts are required to safely dispose it and if possible find better ways of utilizing it. Fly ash possesses pozzolanic character and it is being utilized …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 53–59 Read article
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An Overview on Use of Plastic Waste as Road Construction Material
Abstract: The usage of plastic in our environment is expanding day by day due to rising population urbanization, evolution, activities, and changing in life manner. This waste plastic is spreading mostly on the land. This waste plastic is becoming hard job to decompose due to its non-biodegradable property. Eventually, plastics are not decomposed scientifically and potential to create soil, air, and marine pollution as well as water pollution. Therefore, the waste …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 59–66 Read article
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INVESTIGATING PHYTOCHEMICAL INHIBITORS OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA'S AHL SYNTHASE LASI: A PATH TOWARD NOVEL THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
Abstract: Objectives: This study intended to explore the potential of phytochemicals from Allium sativum to inhibit AHL synthase LasI, a critical protein of the Quorum Sensing (QS) pathway in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with the ultimate objective of developing therapeutic agents for managing P. aeruginosa infections. Methods: The physicochemical properties, toxicity, aggregation ability and binding potential of phytochemicals from Allium sativum to the protein AHL synthase LasI were determined. Physicochemical properties, toxicity and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 40–54 Read article
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Sustainable High-Strength Geopolymer Composite Reinforced with Nano-Silica and Basalt Fibers: Mechanical and Microstructural Evaluation
Abstract: Sustainable soil composites (SSC) were formulated by incorporating red earth with varying proportions of bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical performance and promote the reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth served as the primary structural matrix, BA functioned as a pozzolanic filler, and lime acted as a chemical stabilizer. BA content ranged from 0% to 60%, identifying 10% as the optimum level for significant improvement, and lime …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1113–1122 Read article