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Soil parameters before and after sieving plus gamma irradiation
| Soil parameter | Presieving/sterilization | Postsieving/sterilization |
|---|---|---|
| Humidity (%) | 4.8 | 2.9 |
| pH | 7.28 | 6.72 |
| Volatile organic matter at 550°C (%) | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (mg/kg) | 2,400 | 2,600 |
| CEC (cmol+/kg)a | 24 | 25 |
CEC, cation-exchange capacity.
