Winery distillery waste compost effect on the performance of melon crop under field conditions

Abstract

ABSTRACT:The substantial generation of organic waste together with increasing interest in developing sustainable agriculture heralds an opportunity for mobilizing the recycling of these materials as a source of organic matter and nutrients into a viable management strategy option.A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the use of compost derived from waste produced by the winery and distillery industries in a drip-irrigated melon crop traditionally grown in the area where these wastes are generated. A randomized complete block design was used with four treatments consisting of three different dose levels of compost: 7 (D1), 13 (D2) and 20 (D3) t ha -1 and a control (D0) without the application of compost. The effects of these treatments on plant growth, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) accumulation as well as fruit yield and quality were studied. The application of compost produced a slight increase in plant biomass accompanied by changes in the relative growth rate (RGR) and net assimilation rate (NAR). As a result, a significant improvement in fruit yield was observed in the plots amended with D2, which met all the requirements to obtain elevated yields. In terms of environmental correctness applications were below the limits established by a number of impact indexes. Additionally, the application of compost improved fruit quality resulting in an enhancement of Brix degrees. Although the potential effects of N and P derived from compost were partially masked by other inputs of these nutrients into the system (N in irrigation water, P supplied through fertigation), an effect of P was observed resulting in an increase in the number of individual fruits in the plots amended with compost.

Effect of Eucalyptus-Wood-Based Compost Application Rates on Avocado (Persea americana Mill) Foliar Nutrient Content and Fruit Yield

“…Adequate leaf P levels were recorded from 5 t ha −1 and were in the high (0.26-0.30%) range under >5 t ha −1 eucalyptus-wood-based application rates. The observed increase in leaf N, P, K, Ca, and Mg levels with time could be due to the slow release of the nutrients from the cumulatively added eucalyptus-wood-based compost [22,24]. Magnesium deficiency in avocado orchards is so uncommon that this element can be placed in the same category with Ca and sulfur (S), which are considered critical only in exceptional cases.…”

Influence of compost Amendments on the germination and Growth performance of Zea mays L.

“…Rady et al (2016) reported that the application of organic matter fertilizer compost at a rate of 20t/ ha was promising for common bean production. However, Villena et al (2018) reported that the application of winery and distillery waste compost (13 t/ha) resulted in moderate increase in plant biomass, leaf area index, and melon fruit yield. Moreover, application of compost manure at either 5 or 10 t/ha supported maximum maize grain yield (Kandil et al 2020).…”

Recycling of Organic Waste: An Overview of Pálinka Distillery Mash Composting

“…According to BURG et al (2011), there are 8 million tons of grape pomace accessible annually in Europe, which is still increasing. Grape pomace consists basically of the skin, pulp, and seeds of the grape and from the waste management point of view, it is classified as biotic waste generated in the Food-Drink-Milk sector (VILLENA et al, 2018;BURG et al, 2011).…”

“…Due to the exponentially growing production of organic waste nowadays, the development of sustainable agriculture by mobilizing the recycling of this kind of material as a source of organic matter and nutrients is a great management strategy option (VILLENA et al, 2018). Nowadays, the disposal or utilization of the generated waste is a key issue of Hungarian Pálinka distillation, and some practices should be improved to solve these issues, such as its utilization for soil strengthening, composting, and disposal at wastewater treatment plants, biogas production, and foraging (BARABÁS -SZIGETI, 2015).…”