Gerardo Ojeda Castro
Associated researcher
Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications
Pere Virgili Health Research Institute
Spain
Biography
The domain of my specialization is the influence of organic matter (OM) on soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Specifically, how OM addition to soil modifies soil structural stability and water retention. Another effects of OM amendments related to rising the soil nutrient levels or soil biological activity are also interesting to me. The present investigation interests are: Gain knowledge about: (i) the influence of soil physical properties on the degradation and toxicity of the ethoxylated nonylphenols (NPE) in sludge amended soils, (ii) the influence of soil physical properties on the metal bioavalavility of metals in a soil amended with sewage sludge which was produced by surface finishing industry activities and (iii) the effects of different types of biochar on soil aggregate stability, wettability and water retention of soil.
Research Interest
"Links between soil physics and biodiversity Soil physics, Carbon storage, Water retention Soil ecosystem services"
Publications
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"Can organic amendments be useful in transforming a mediterranean shrubland into a dehesa? Tarrason D., Ojeda G., Ortiz O., Alcaniz J.M.2014Restoration Ecology22: 486-494"
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"Carbon sequestration in a limestone quarry mine soil amended with sewage sludge Ojeda G., Ortiz O., Medina C.R., Perera I., Alcaniz J.M.2015Soil Use and Management00"
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"Are soil-water functions affected by biochar application? Ojeda G., Mattana S., Avila A., Alcaniz J.M., Volkmann M., Bachmann J.2015Geoderma249-250: 1-11"
