Distinctive Features of Composts of Different Origin: A Thorough Examination of the Characterization Results
, Ana Teixeira 3, Juan Antelo 4, PatrÃcia Valderrama 5, Rui Oliveira 3, Ana Cunha 3, Renaud Gley 6, José Paulo Pinheiro 6, Sarah Fiol 2 and Fátima Bento 1,*
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The authors did extensive work and evaluated various composts as well as their characterization, and also evaluated the effect on Lettuce. In my opinion, the work can be accepted, but first you must review a few small observations.
Line 20. Check punctuation.
Line 49. Check the subscript “CO2”.
Line 164. Scientific name italicized.
Please review the Guide for Authors and correct the References list.
Authors should check the language, there are some grammatical and syntax mistake.
Author Response
We aknowledge the comments and sugestions of Reviewer1. We performed the text according to the instructions provided.
Point 1: Line 20. Check punctuation.
R: Following the suggestion of the Reviewer, the punctuation was reviewed.
Point 2: Line 49. Check the subscript “CO2”.
R: Following the suggestion of the Reviewer, the subscript was checked.
Point 3: Line 164. Scientific name italicized.
R: Following the suggestion of the Reviewer, the scientific name was corrected.
Point 4: Please review the Guide for Authors and correct the References list.
R: Following the suggestion of the Reviewer, the reference list was corrected.
Point 5: Authors should check the language, there are some grammatical and syntax mistake.
R: Following the suggestion of the Reviewer, the manuscript was thoroughly revised.
Reviewer 2 Report
Dear Authors,
The manuscript presents a theme of significant scientific relevance. However, I have some comments.
1. Include the correct terminology botanic (line 164);
2. In Figure 6a, explain better about the letters (statistical analyse).
Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
We aknowledge the comments and sugestions. We performed the text according to the instructions provided.
Point 1: Include the correct terminology botanic (line 164);
R: Following the suggestion of the Reviewer, the scientific name was corrected.
Point 2: In Figure 6a, explain better about the letters (statistical analyse).
R: Following the suggestion of the Reviewer, an explanation was added to the Figure 6.
Reviewer 3 Report
My opinion manuscript entitled Distinctive features of composts of different origin: a thorough examination of the characterization results is suitable for publication in Sustainability journal and accept in present form
Author Response
We acknowledge the positive evaluation of the paper performed by Reviewer 3.
