NATCITIES-24060685_Dataset

<br>This documentation file was generated on 2025-08-28 by Lauren PorterWhile attribution is <b>not legally required</b>, we kindly ask users to <b>cite this dataset</b> when using it in publications, analyses, or derivative works. A suggested citation format is:Porter, L., Bucka, F. B., Páez-Curtidor, N., Egerer, M. &amp; Kögel-Knabner, I. NATCITIES-24060685_Dataset. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.30002656 (2025).By using CC0, we aim to promote open science, reproducibility, and wide dissemination of the data.<br>-------------------# GENERAL INFORMATION-------------------<br><br><b>1. Title of Dataset</b>NATCITIES-24060685_Data<br><br><b>2. Creator Information</b>Name: Lauren PorterInstitution: Technical University of MunichCollege, School or Department: Weihenstephan School of Life SciencesAddress: Emil-Raman Str. 2Email: [e-mail]: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8518-8949Role: Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (PhD Student)<br><br><br><b>3. Further Contact Information</b>Name: Monika EgererInstitution: Technical University of MunichCollege, School or Department: Weihenstephan School of Life SciencesAddress: Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2Email: [e-mail]: 0000-0002-3304-0725Role: Professor of Urban Productive Ecosystem (Supervisor)<br><br>-------------------CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION-------------------<br><b>1. Abstract for the dataset</b>This dataset includes information and analyses relevant to the characterization of parent materials as well as functioning of mixtures from select, experimental up-cylced constructed soils within the greater Munich area.<br><br><b>2. Context of the research project that this dataset was collected for.</b>This data was collected as part of the DFG GRK-2679 subproject 11, focused on urban soil functioning with high-carbon organic amendments.<br><b>3. Date of data collection:</b>2022-11-01 to 2024-05-01<br><b>4. Geographic location of data collection:</b><i>Germany:</i>Sampling subsoil from Greater Munich and greater Augsburg areaCompost sourced from city of MunichBiochar production in UlmIn-house analyses conducted in Freising and Garching<br><br><b>5. Funding sources that supported the collection of the data:</b>DFG GRK-2679<br><br><br>--------------------------METHODOLOGICAL INFORMATION--------------------------<br>Data and methodology to be published as manuscript NATCITIES-24060685<br>The dataset includesPartially outsourced data:Biochar data provided by Carbuna (EBC certified data)Particle size evaluation of organic amendments (OA)Subsoil company provided evaluation (particle size)<br>In-house data:Elemental analysis of OAs (C,N)pH of OAsSubsoil texture evaluation (&lt;2mm particle size)13C-NMR spectra data of OAsPollutant batch sorption testingBulk densitySpecific surface area (SSA) dry-mixed and post-incubationpH of mixturesCation exchange capacity (CEC)Elemental analysis of mixtures (C,N)Carbonates (Scheibler Method)CO2 respiration across 30 days (extrapolated)Water content at field capacityAggregate size distributionMean weight diameter (MWD)<br>