Effects of Olive Mill and Tobacco Wastes on Runoff and Soil Loss under Laboratory Conditions

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This study, was conducted to determine the effects of olive mill and tobacco wastes applications on runoff and soil loss in a soil, has a sandy loam textured. Olive mill and tobacco wastes were by laying on soil surfaces to erosion pans at 4 different doses (0, 10, 20 and 40 t/ha). Artificial rainfall with different intensities (30, 60 and 90 mm/h) were applied on these pans (30x45x15 cm sized and at sloped of 9 %). Soil reaction (pH) and electrical conductivity (EC) values of experimental soils and drained waters were measured. The results indicated that, runoff and soil loss from the erosion pans were decreased and drainage increased significantly by application of olive mill and tobacco wastes. Olive mill and tobacco wastes also were affected on pH and EC significantly. It was found that tobacco wastes were more effective than olive mill wastes on preventing erosion in this study.

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Olive mill waste , tobacco waste , runoff , soil loss , drainage , rain simulator

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