scholarly journals Evaluation of Biochar and Compost Mixes as Substitutes to a Commercial Propagation Mix

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (20) ◽  
pp. 4394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lan Huang ◽  
Ping Yu ◽  
Mengmeng Gu
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Plant Seed ◽  
Manure Compost ◽  
Rate Base ◽  
Seed Propagation ◽  
Base Substrate

The effects of biochar (BC) on seed propagation depend on the type of BC, BC incorporation rate, base substrate, and plant seed species. Limited research tested BC-compost mixes for seed propagation. High percentages (70% or 80%, by volume) of BC with vermicompost (VC) or chicken manure compost (CM) were evaluated to substitute a commercial propagation mix (control) in three experiments. Seeds, including basil, coleus, edamame, marigold, okra, petunia, radish, salvia, tomato, vinca, and zinnia in Experiments 1 and 2 had similar or higher emergence percentages (EPs) and emergence indexes (EIs) in both BC:VC mixes, while celosia, cowpea, corn, and pumpkin had lower EPs or EIs in either 8BC:2VC or 7BC:3VC mixes compared to the control. Seedling fresh weights in both BC:VC mixes were similar to the control except for vinca, pumpkin, marigold, and salvia. The BC:VC mixes had no negative effects on plant dry weights at 7 weeks after transplanting. In Experiment 3, BC:CM mixes suppressed the seed germination or seedling growth of coleus, corn, cowpea, marigold, petunia, pumpkin, radish, salvia, vinca, watermelon, and zinnia due to high pH and CM’s high electrical conductivity. Therefore, 7BC:3VC and 8BC:2VC can be used as seed propagation mix, while 7BC:3CM and 8BC:2CM are not recommended.

Effects on Plant Growth of Material from Hydrothermal Humification Process of Biomass

2011 ◽  
Vol 322 ◽  
pp. 43-46
Author(s):  
Shu Qing Guo ◽  
Xiang Yuan Dong
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Root Elongation ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Incubation Experiment ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Plant Seed ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Wet Weight

Hydrothermal humification (HTH) is a novel way to treat biomass in order to produce soil conditioner or organic fertilizer. A plant seed germination technique was used to assess the effect of HTH material derived from garden waste on seed germination, root elongation and germination index (GI) of cucumber at different stages of incubation. The incubation experiment was carried out with the mixture of HTH material and soil at a ratio of 1:3, 1:5 and 1:10 (HTH material:soil, wet weight) in soil. The results showed there are direct positive effects of the HTH material on seed germination and root growth. GI all were over 80%. High addition rates had non significantly negative effects on plant growth.

CDA C18700

Alloy Digest ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Copper Base ◽  
Screw Machine ◽  
Machine Parts ◽  
Copper Base Alloy

Abstract CDA C18700 is a copper-base alloy containing lead (nominally 1.0%). The lead is added to impart free-cutting properties to the metal. Although the lead lowers the electrical conductivity of CDA C18700 slightly below that of tough-pitch copper, it still has high electrical conductivity well within the limits needed for most current-carrying requirements. Typical uses comprise electrical motor and switch parts, electrical connectors and screw-machine parts requiring high conductivity. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-533. Producer or source: Copper and copper alloy mills.

COPPER ALLOY No. 182

Alloy Digest ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Age Hardening ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Temperature Performance

Abstract Copper Alloy NO. 182 is an age-hardening type of alloy that combines relatively high electrical conductivity with good strength and hardness. It was formerly known as Chromium Copper and its applications include such uses as resistance-welding-machine electrodes, switch contacts and cable connectors. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-305. Producer or source: Copper and copper alloy mills.

COPPER ALLOY No. 815

Alloy Digest ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Chromium Alloy ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Medium Hardness ◽  
Hardened Condition

Abstract Copper Alloy No. 815 is an age-hardenable cast copper-chromium alloy. It is characterized by high electrical and thermal conductivities combined with medium hardness and strength in the age-hardened condition. It is used for components requiring high electrical conductivity or high thermal conductivity. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-332. Producer or source: Copper alloy foundries.

SWISSMETAL C97 AND C98

Alloy Digest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Cold Working ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Industrial Products

Abstract Swissmetal alloys C97 and C98 attain high strength by aging after cold working. The alloys are free machining and maintain a high electrical conductivity. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: CU-759. Producer or source: Avins Industrial Products.

SWISSMETAL SM453C (BOILLAT C99)

Alloy Digest ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity

Abstract Swissmetal SM453C is a free-machining copper alloy with high electrical conductivity. It is recommended for male contacts in electrical and electronic applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: CU-668. Producer or source: Swissmetal Metalworks Ltd, Plant Boillat.

UNS A96101

Alloy Digest ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Treated Condition ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Heat Treated Condition

Abstract UNS NO. A96101 in the heat treated condition is used primarily for enclosed bus conductor where both high strength and high electrical conductivity are desirable. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-287. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.

scholarly journals Performance of Hydroponically Cultivated Geranium and Common Verbena under Salinity and High Electrical Conductivity Levels

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1237
Author(s):  
Antonios Chrysargyris ◽  
Spyridon A. Petropoulos ◽  
Dejan Prvulovic ◽  
Nikolaos Tzortzakis
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Chlorophyll Fluorescence ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
High Salinity ◽  
Stomatal Resistance ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Total Flavonoid ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity

Abiotic factors in nutrient solutions (NSs), such as salinity and high electrical conductivity (EC), may adversely alter plant growth and crop performance. However, there are medicinal/aromatic plants which can not only withstand these adverse conditions, but which can also increase their productivity or even enhance their quality in such conditions. As fresh water sources suitable for irrigation are becoming more and more limited, the use of low-quality water sources and hydroponic growing systems have been suggested as the main alternatives. Towards that direction, this study aims to evaluate the effect of high EC levels in NSs on geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér.) and common verbena (Verbena officinallis L.) plants cultivated in a soilless (perlite) hydroponics system. Plants were irrigated with a full nutrient solution of EC 2.1 dS m−1 and pH 5.8 until they reached a uniform size. Then, three treatments were applied, namely: (a) a control treatment with an EC of 2.1 dS m−1 in the NS, (b) a high-salinity NS created by adding 75 mM of NaCl (EC under 8.5 dS m−1) and (c) a concentrated NS with an EC of 8.5 dS m−1. In pelargonium, high salinity decreased the total phenolic and total flavonoid contents; antioxidant capacity; N, K, Mg and P content; as well as chlorophyll fluorescence, compared to the control treatment. On the other hand, increased salinity levels increased the Na and Ca content and stomatal resistance. In common verbena, salinity decreased total phenolic content and chlorophyll fluorescence but increased total flavonoid content; antioxidants; leaf K, P, Na, Cu and Zn content; and stomatal resistance, compared to the control. In both species, high EC did not affect polyphenols, flavonoids or antioxidants, whereas it increased stomatal resistance and nutrient accumulation in the leaves, and decreased chlorophyll fluorescence compared to the control treatment. Damage indices, indicated by lipid peroxidation, hydrogen peroxide production and the elevation of enzymes’ antioxidant activities, were evidenced in both saline- and high-EC-treated plants. In conclusion, despite having the same EC levels in the nutrient solution, it seems that ionic stress caused by high mineral concentrations in the nutrient solution had less severe effects on the tested plants than the relevant osmotic stress caused by high salinity due to the addition of NaCl in the nutrient solution.

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