Table 1. Properties of the Soil Used for Filling of Pots before Addition of Nanoparticlesa.
pH | 6.8 |
E.C. (mS cm–1) | 0.9 |
organic matter (%) | 26.4 |
total nitrogen (g/kg) | 5.9 |
available phosphorus (mg/kg) | 27.1 |
sand (%) | 39 |
silt (%) | 27 |
clay | 34 |
Sand, clay, and manure (30:30:40) were mixed to make the active soil.