Olive pomace application significantly boosted soil organic matter content over eight years. Enzyme activity and microbial biomass also showed substantial increases in treated soil. Researchers found no detectable negative effects from the pomace’s salts and phenolic compounds. This long-term field experiment demonstrated improved soil biological functioning and quality. The study concluded that olive pomace acts as a beneficial soil amendment.
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