Changes in Soil Structure and Water Resistance of Soil Aggregates after the Application of Wine Marc Compost

Barbora Badalíková, Bartlová J. and Vymyslický T.

Research Institute for Fodder Crops, Ltd., Troubsko, Czech Republic

Abstract: The effect of incorporated grape marc compost on the development of soil structure and water resistance of soil aggregates is monitored in two experimental sites, namely on arable land and in a small plot trial since 2012. Climatic and soil conditions of both localities are different. The obtained results indicated that the application of higher doses of grape marc compost into the soil showed a positive effect both on the soil structure and the water resistance of soil aggregates.

Key words: compost; soil structure; wine marc; soil aggregates