Scientific publications

The possibility of using brown algae in agriculture as an alternative source of nutrientsis currentlyunder study and discussion. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of F. vesiculosus onthe agrochemical properties of four soil types: Retisol loamy sand soil, Retisolloam, Retisol clay,and Histosol. The F. vesiculosus waste was added to soil samples at a rate of 0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, and10 wt%. The brown algaewaste application significantly decreased soil acidity in the substratesof all soil types, with the larger increasesfor Retisol loamy sand and Retisol clay than for Retisolloam and Histosol. The application of F. vesiculosus waste products increased the C content in allsoil types except Histosol. The N and P content in soil substrates were not significantly affected byalgaewaste application regardless of soil type. This study showed that the effect of F. vesiculosuswaste application varies depending on the soil type, with the strongest impact on Retisol clay and thelowest on Histosol