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Source Publication: | WRAP Plasterboard www.wrap.org.uk/plasterboard |
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Primary Author: | Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) |
Institution: | Research and Development department of Velcourt Ltd. |
Research Site: | Field Experiment |
City: | Woodbridge |
State: | Suffolk |
Focus: | Plant Nutrition |
Category: | Popular Press Articles |
Crop: | Potatoes |
Download: | Leaflet_-_Using_recycled_gypsum_to_improve_potato_growing_conditions.1eaa3f7b.3887.pdf (2.1 MB) |
Reported Results: | The overall quality of the potatoes grown with recycled gypsum was higher than those in untreated soil: growth cracks were significantly reduced in occurance and size; and skin finish and bloom appeared much improved, leading to brighter and more marketable product. Other positive findings from the trial include: increased sulphate content in soil; simple application; and potentially higher net profit. |