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Table 2 Physico-chemical properties of compost used through this study

From: Physiological and biochemical role of proline, trehalose, and compost on enhancing salinity tolerance of quinoa plant

Character

Unit

Value*

Bulk density

kg

528

Moisture content

%

53

pH (1:10)

7.62

EC (1:10)

ds/m

2.96

Total nitrogen

%

1.07

Ammonium nitrogen (NH4−N)

ppm

114

Nitrate nitrogen (NO3−N)

ppm

19

Organic matter

%

33.47

Organic carbon

%

19.41

Ash

%

66.53

C:N ratio

18.14 : 1

Total phosphorus (P2O5)

%

0.36

Total potassium (K2O)

%

2.48

  1. *All analyses were carried out on the basis of dry weight except for moisture content
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