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. 2012 Mar 30;7(3):e33741. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0033741

Table 5. Summary of studies examining the influence of organic fertilization on plant δ15N values.

Fertilizer Fertilizer δ15N (‰, AIR) Plant Plant δ15N (‰, AIR) Δ15Nfertilized–control Reference
Pig manure 13.9 Maize 7.7 +1.1 [102]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Maize 17.7 +13.5 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Nightshade 13.4 +10.7 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Pepper 14.5 +9.8 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Mustard 16.3 +12.7 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Melon 13.3 +10.1 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Lettuce 13.5 +9.4 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Spinach 9.5 +3.9 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Beefsteak plant 19.9 +15.4 [196]
Various composts 17.4±1.2 Sesame 17.8 +12.1 [196]
Pig manure 16.9 Chrysanthemum 10.3 +3.5 [194]
Pig manure 16.9 Cabbage 13.3 +5.6 [194]
Sheep manure Sweet pepper 10.0 [198]
Chicken manure Sweet pepper 10.2 [198]
Horse manure Sweet pepper 9.8 [198]
Livestock manure 8.7±0.2 Orange (pulp) 9.0 [132]
Poultry manure 8.6±0.3 Orange (pulp) 8.5 [132]
Livestock manure 8.7±0.2 Orange (juice) 8.5 [132]
Poultry manure 8.6±0.3 Orange (juice) 7.9 [132]
Pig manure 16.4 Chinese cabbage 12.5 +11.0 [195]
Mixed (Cattle+poultry manure) 16.7 Tomato 13.5 +10.2 [199]
Mixed (Cattle+poultry manure) 9.9 Tomato 7.9 +4.6 [199]