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7.23 Lignum fossil sapropelic and humic ameliorants of sandy soil



Developers’ contact information

State Scientific Institution “Institute of Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus”,
Research and Development Establishment for Physical-Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University
10, F.Skarina Str., 220114 Minsk

A.M. Abramets
tel. +375 (017) 267-20-33; e-mail: nature@ecology.basnet.by

Summary

Products on the basis of new lignum fossil sapropelic compositions and saline forms of humic acids.

Description

Lignum fossil sapropelic and humic ameliorants of sandy soil appear as discrete material of brown and dark-brown colour consisting of organic components or water solution of dark-brown colour containing water-soluble compounds of humic, lignum humic and fulvic acids.

Technology type

Technical advantages and economic benefits

As to their consuming properties the suggested products can compete with the best foreign analogues whereas their production cost is much lower. The developed technology makes it possible to manufacture products using local raw materials.

Technology differentiation and uniqueness

Creation of high-technology production that is in demand among consumers.

Context in which technology was identified

12th International Specialized Exhibition “Chemistry, Oil and Gas”, 27-30.05.2008, Minsk.

Technological keywords

Ameliorants, humic substances, lignum fossil, lignine, sapropel, re-cultivation, fertility.

Development Stage

Intellectual property rights

Range of applications

Ameliorants of sandy soil are used for reduction of non-production losses of soil (irrigation) moisture that goes to evaporation; re-cultivation of territories affected by human economic activities; reduction of osmotic stress for plants growing on saline soil, etc. They are also used as organic fertilizers for cultivation of agricultural crops.

Classifier Used at the EU Innovation Relay Centres

Preferable Regions

Practical experience

Low-tonnage production.

Environmental impact

None

Type of collaboration sought

Terms and restrictions

— None

Available technical assistance