User:David Johnston Monje/Notebook/Maize Endophyte Biofertilizers/2011/06/28

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The Daily Grind

 * So, I got a publication for the characterization and treatment of this specific red mud for agricultural applications. Its available here: http://www.ia.ufrrj.br/cpgf/dissertacao/Joventino%20Fernandes%20Morei ra.pdf


 * This publication/thesis shows that this red mud is very strong stuff, and can quickly change soil pH in small quantities. I will need to evaluate how it affects soil microbes and maize associated microbes. First, I think I will start a plant assay in magentas using similar amounts of the stuff mixed with both vermiculite/sand or normal EMBRAPA soil. Will try 0, 2, and 5 g (untreated) red mud /kg of EMRAPA soil OR sand/vermiculite mix tommorow to assay growth potential. 3 plants per magenta will be put in these combinations of soil to assay for survival.


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