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Opis bibliograficzny
Using the natural properties of sheep wool in the design of drought-reducing composites / Julita Szczecina, Marcin Niemiec, Piotr SZATKOWSKI, Ewa SZCZEPANIK, Alykeev Ishenbek Zhakypbekovich, Edyta Molik // Animal Science and Genetics [Dokument elektroniczny]. - Czasopismo elektroniczne ; ISSN 2720-6076. — 2025 — vol. 21 no. 2, s. 65–74. — Wymagania systemowe: Adobe Reader. — Bibliogr. s. 71–74, Summ.
Autorzy (6)
- Szczecina Julita
- Niemiec Marcin
- AGHSzatkowski Piotr
- AGHSzczepanik Ewa
- Zhakypbekovich Alykeev Ishenbek
- Molik Edyta
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Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 160561 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2025-06-21 |
| Tekst źródłowy | URL |
| DOI | 10.5604/01.3001.0055.1494 |
| Rok publikacji | 2025 |
| Typ publikacji | artykuł w czasopiśmie |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Creative Commons | |
| Czasopismo/seria | Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego = Scientific Annals of Polish Society of Animal Production |
Abstract
Due to ongoing climate change, population growth, and increasing demand for food, agriculture is facing the need to intensify production. To meet these challenges, the use of mineral fertilisers is widespread. Although effective, these contribute to environmental degradation by polluting the soil, water and atmosphere and upsetting the balance of ecosystems. At the same time, changing climatic conditions, including an increase in droughts, especially soil flash droughts (SFDs), are hampering the efficient management of water and soil nutrients. Consequently, controlled-release fertilisers, which enable a more balanced and precise delivery of nutrients to plants, are becoming increasingly important. In this context, it is worth highlighting sheep wool as a potential eco-friendly ingredient for such fertilisers. Sheep wool, a by-product of animal husbandry, often remains unused especially in Europe, where its fibre is thick and less suitable for the textile industry. Wool is a valuable source of macro- and micronutrients (including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and sulphur) and is also able to absorb and retain water. Its use in fertilisers can not only improve soil structure and increase water holding capacity, but also ensure the gradual release of nutrients, reducing nutrient losses and minimising the risk of environmental contamination. The use of sheep wool in controlled-release fertilisers is therefore an innovative and environmentally and economically viable solution that can contribute to more sustainable agriculture.
