Project Overview
This project is currently ongoing.
The aims of the project are:
- To compare the performance of the spring barley PRT with the tomato PRT on CCS composts with a view to adding the spring barley PRT in future versions of PAS 100
- To use the spring barley PRT results and compost sample characterisation analysis to better understand tomato PRT performance/failure
To fulfil these aims, the project’s key objectives are as follows:
- Trial of a UK spring barley PRT method in CCS approved laboratory facilities.
- Develop a dataset of the comparative performance of the tomato PRT and the spring barley PRT with CCS compost samples to support decision making in the development of PAS 100.
- Use spring barley PRT performance data, alongside standard compost sample characterisation analysis, to better understand tomato PRT performance with regards to germination and top growth failure.