International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

The present study uses the method of soil crops to study the fertilization of the soil, changes in the content and forms of nutrients, the effectiveness of various forms of nutrients introduced by the resulting of soil improver – a mixture of waste – wood ash and poultry litter, by means of a vegetation experiment. Sweet pepper Capsicum annuum subsp. macrocarpum L. was selected for the experiment, variety of gate type – Gold medal 7. The results of the study prove the ability to use soil improvers, good resistance of the leaves to sudden intense changes in climatic conditions. The root systems of all mixtures are well developed and strong, stable with good agrochemical parameters compared to that of the zero sample.

Physico-chemical properties of biomass ashes and biochar were significantly different. Strong differences were also caused by the choice of feedstock materials for incineration, which is demonstrated by different composition and solubility of wood and straw ashes. Availability of nutrients was the highest for K among all tested macronutrients. The application of ash did not adversely affect the growth and yield of plants, neither the accumulation of nutrients in plants and soil. The inoculation of soil by bioeffectors did not affect plant yield but positively influenced the solubility of P. Ash and biochar support sorption and immobilization of toxic metals in soils causing either their lower accumulation in biomass or promoting the growth on the extremely contaminated soil. Both applied materials showed their ability to improve soil properties and support plant growth.