Table 1. Initial chemical and physical properties of soil (0–20 cm layer) in organic management (OM) and conventional management (CM) and nutrients of cattle manure (on dry weight basis).
| Organic matter (g kg−1) | Total nitrogen (g kg−1) | Available phosphorus (mg kg−1) | Available potassium (mg kg−1) | pH | Water content (%) | Bulk density (g cm−3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM soil | 17.8 ± 2.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 146.3 ± 5.7 | 386.9 ± 16.7 | 6.4 ± 0.1 | 18.1 ± 0.02 | 1.3 ± 0.1 |
| OM soil | 18.5 ± 3.0 | 1.3 ± 0.1 | 135.4 ± 9.0 | 394.6 ± 7.6 | 6.3 ± 0.1 | 18.0 ± 0.02 | 1.4 ± 0.1 |
| Cattle manure | 420.5 ± 10.3 | 20.2 ± 0.8 | 366.5 ± 43.5 | 207.5 ± 42.5 | 7.7 ± 0.5 | 66.2 ± 3.8 | – |
Notes.
Data were measured in 2012, prior to implementation of treatments (means ± standard deviation, n = 3).