| Property | Value |
| Name | Organic Resource Database |
| Description | Gachengo, C., C.A. Palm, E. Adams, K.E. Giller, R.J. Delve, and G. Cadisch. 1998. Organic Resource Database. TSBF 1998 Annual Report. TSBF, Nairobi.The purpose of the Organic Resource Database (ORD) is to:- collate existing data on plant quality characteristics such as chemical and physical attributes, decomposition behavior in soils and animal feed value- allow users to compare their data with comparable literature data- provide input data for soil decomposition and nutrient cycling models- provide guidelines for a minimal dataset to characterize plant quality- provide decision tools to identify best use options for these organic materials as soil amendments- identify relationships between plant quality parameters and environmental conditions- allow the user to add new dataThe main species covered are tropical legumes. Plant materials are separated into the different plant components, (e.g. leaves, stems, whole shoots, roots) accounting for much of the variation found among data for the same species. To provide a fair basis of comparison between different datasets methods for some critical quality parameters, like polyphenols, are given.The database is aimed at researchers, extensionists, NGOs and ultimately farmers. |
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