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Soil Chemistry |
Objective/function
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The laboratory is active in the field of: Effects of dissolved organic matter (including humic substances) on reaction and transport of heavy metals and other pollutants in the environment; effects of organic matter on soil sustainability; natural organic matter and bacteria as biofertilizers; recycling (composting) of agricultural wastes and their application in agriculture; suppressiveness of composts to soil borne diseases - alternative to fungicides and bacteriocides; and positive and adverse effects of irrigation with reclaimed wastewaters on soil properties and health.
Research provided
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Soil analyses using the following instruments: UV-VIS, DRIFT-FTIR and fluorescence spectrophotometers inductively coupled with mass-spectrometer plasma atomic emission spectrophotometer (ICP-AES and ICPMS); CHNSO analyzer; DOC analyzer, anion analyzer; GC/MS, HPLC and LC/MS
Advantages
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The laboratory is staffed with highly knowledgeable, skilled researchers using state-of-the-art technologies and equipment
Client record
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Netafim, Atlantium, Bar Idan, Ministry of Defence
Available equipment
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Listed above under "Research provided".
Staff
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Yona Chen, PhD, Chief Researcher
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Tsila Aviad, M.Sc.
Contact
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Yona Chen, PhD
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Link to homepage http://departments.agri.huji.ac.il/soils/chen/
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