Remigio Paradelo Núñez

I am a researcher in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). I am interested on the influence and impacts of human activities on soils, as well as on the development of innovative techniques for remediation of the negative impacts. My main lines of research include the properties, functions and contamination of urban soils; composting of organic wastes and use of compost in agriculture and environmental restoration; and the influence of agricultural practices on the long-term properties of soils. Currently I also teach soil science and geology.

SUITMA related publications:

1. Paradelo, R., Basanta, R., Barral, M.T., 2019. Water-holding capacity and plant growth in compost-based substrates modified with polyacrylamide, guar gum or bentonite. Scientia Horticulturae, 243, 344-349.

2. Paradelo, R., Vazquez-Nion, D., Silva, B., González, A., Barral, M.T., 2016. Acidification of mixtures of granite powder and compost to prepare nursery potting mixtures. Compost Science & Utilization, 24, 1-10.

3. Paradelo, R., Barral, M.T., 2013. Influence of organic matter and texture on the compactability of Technosols. Catena, 110, 95-99.

4. Paradelo, R., Villada, A., Barral, M.T., 2011. Reduction of the short-term availability of copper, lead and zinc in a contaminated soil amended with MSW compost. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 188, 96-104.

5. Paradelo, R., Moldes, A.B., Barral, M.T., 2009. Amelioration of the physical properties of slate processing fines using grape marc compost and vermicompost. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 73, 1251-1260.