cheshmeh-konan area is located ~15 km northwest of tasuj, east-azarbaidjan province. the most important lithologic units of the area are red sandstones, green-gray sandstones, shale, and marl (miocene). based on field evidence and petrographical investigations, the host sediments were deposited in a peritidal setting associated with a sabkha-type environment. copper mineralization in the area o...

Introduction: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are small organic matters found also in the interstellar space [1]. They are subjects of interest as distant ancestors of organic matters in our Solar system, in view of the life cycle of solid matters in space. Data and analysis: AKARI, Japanese infrared astronomical satellite, surveyed all the sky in the 9, 18, 65, 90 and 160 micron bands....

This paper reports the result of a study that empirically determined the willingness to pay for organic vegetables among households in Anambra State, South East Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted in the selection of 120 respondents for the study. Primary and a secondary data collected through the aid of a well-structured questionnaire augmented with an interview schedule and a ...

the high cost of fertilizers in farming systems, soil pollution and degradation of soil are factors that caused to full use of available renewable nutrient sources of plant (organic and biological) with optimal application of fertilizers in order to maintain fertility, structure, biological activity, exchange capacity and water-holding capacity of the water in soil. therefore, in recent years, ...

application of organic manures is one of the most important strategies for plant nutrition compared to chemical fertilizers, especially in organic management of medicinal plants. in order to evaluate the effects of different organic and chemical fertilizers on yield, yield components and qualitative characteristics of isabgol (plantago ovata), a field experiment was conducted based on randomize...

abstract efficient use and management of organic matter are important aspects of sustainable agricultural. organic matter is relatively low in majority of soils in iran, and continuous use of n fertilizer would create environmental hazards. therefore, the combined use of n fertilizer and organic wastes is an effective strategy. the purpose of this study was investigating of residual effects of ...