Browsing Soil Science by Title
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Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Dry Bean Cultivars
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Dry Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), is the second-most important grain legume, and North Dakota has ranked first in dry bean production. The overarching research question of my project is whether we can increase the nitrogen ... -
Understanding the Role of Soils in Decision Making: Urban Agriculture and Septic Systems
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Rural and urban dwellers frequently face decisions relating to human health. Among these are issues pertaining to water quality, and the availability of safe and nutritious food. Rural septic systems treat household ... -
The Use of Sediment Removal to Reduce Phosphorus Levels in Wetland Soils and the Distribution of Plant-Available Phosphorus in Wetland Soils and its Potential Use as a Metric in Wetland Assessment Methods
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Plant-available phosphorus (P) in wetland soils and its relationship with wetland communities and condition is somewhat unknown in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) in North America. Research objectives were to determine ... -
Yield and Quality Prediction Using Satellite Passive Imagery and Ground-Based Active Optical Sensors in Sugar Beet, Spring Wheat, Corn, and Sunflower
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Remote sensing is one possible approach for improving crop nitrogen use efficiency to save fertilizer costs, reduce environmental pollution, and improve crop yield and quality. Feasibility and potential of using remote ...