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Project Code [2023-MC-008]
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Project title
Assessing soil health across multiple land-use types in the Northwest of Ireland
Primary Funding Agency
Geological Survey Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Lead Organisation
Atlantic Technological University
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
This project will include in-depth analysis of chemical and biological soil health indicators from Tellus and previous research projects. It will analyse soil organic matter (SOM), soil respiration, autoclaved-citrate extractable (ACE) protein, and active carbon for use as representative biological properties. We will analyse soil pH, phosphorous, potassium, and minor element composition as key chemical characteristics. The data will support complementary research by analysing soils collected in tandem with those for microbial ecology investigation, thus providing confirmation of previously collected Tellus data (e.g., pH, elemental composition). In addition, the proposed project will generate novel datasets of biological and chemical soil health characteristics that can be compared and contrasted with both other data, providing the most detailed investigation of soil health in Ireland to-date.
Grant Approved
�79,468.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
2. Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/08/2025