Composting

Paul, Niladri; Giri, Utpal; Roy, Gourab

doi:10.5772/intechopen.88753

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“…All three (3) types of compost have N composition of 1.8-2.2% db, P of 0.17-0.89% db and K of 0.54 to 0.83% db for the different compost types. The results however show that except for K, the remaining nutrients are proportionally comparable to that of standard compost requirements of about 2 % N, 0.5-1% P and about 2% K [31].…”

Section: Properties and Quality Of Compost Producedmentioning

confidence: 61%

Valorisation of Biowaste and Aquatic Invasive Plants Through Compost Production for Agricultural Use

Banunle

Fei‐Baffoe

Miezah

et al. 2023

Waste Biomass Valor

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This study evaluates the quality and performance of compost produced from household biowaste (CBIO), aquatic invasive plants (CAIP) and a mixture of the invasive plants and biowaste (CBAIP) in comparison with mineral fertilizer (NPK) application. The composts were produced using Aerobin 400Composter with aquatic invasive plant collected from the Owabi dam and solid biowaste from households within the Owabi catchment in the Ashanti Region of Ghana as feedstock. A eld experiment in a 35 m x 19 m plot of maize was conducted with 9 treatments of the different compost produced and mineral fertilizers in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 4 replications. The results show that the compost types produced have acceptable quality with regards to nutrients (NPK), organic matter (OM), organic carbon (OC), bulk density, porosity, and heavy metal contents (Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, As, Ni) among other properties. Grain yields following treatment with CAIP (2.06 ± 0.692 tons/ha), CBAIP (2.15± 0.668 tons/ha) and CBIO (2.052 ± 0.915 tons/ha) were similar to grain yields from NPK application (2.55 ± 0.611 tons/ha) but signi cantly higher than the control (1.34 ± 0.500 tons/ha) at 5%. The results show that the different compost types produced have bene cial impacts on grain yields comparable to NPK application. It is, therefore, concluded that aquatic invasive plants and biowaste are suitable feedstock for the production of high-quality compost that signi cantly improves grain yields. Statement Of NoveltyThe potential of household biowaste and aquatic invasive plants as bioresources is not well-understood and therefore valorisation practices are scarce especially in developing countries. As a result of this biowaste and waste from harvested aquatic invasive plants are disposed of by land lling and another unsustainable and environmental unfriendly manner. This study demonstrated the suitability of biowaste and seven different aquatic invasive plant species as feedstock for compost production for agricultural use. The novelty of this study is that it offers a shift in paradigm from viewing household biowaste and biomass of aquatic invasive plants as an environmental menace to bioresources for agrarian livelihood development through composting.

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Section: Properties and Quality Of Compost Producedmentioning

confidence: 61%

Valorisation of Biowaste and Aquatic Invasive Plants Through Compost Production for Agricultural Use

Banunle

Fei‐Baffoe

Miezah

et al. 2023

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“…The dugout earth is heaped around the pit to improve the water retention capacity of the pit and, also, avoid excess water intrusion into the pit. Composted organic matter is usually added to the pits at an average recommended rate of 0.6 kg/pit and, after the first rainfall, the matter is covered with a thin layer of soil, and the seeds placed in the middle of the pit (Paul et al, 2019).…”

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Critical attributes and considerations for selecting irrigation systems for wastewater

Patricia Amankwah-Yeboah,

Yeboah,

Osei

et al. 2023

JGhIE

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With increasing global population, the gap between the supply and demand for water is widening and poses a threat to human existence. In the face of water scarcity, urban wastewater is increasing in its attention as an alternate water source for crop production. However, several challenges such as toxicity hazards, salinity build-up and health concerns have been identified with the use of wastewater in agriculture. There are several technological solutions that can help ameliorate or lower the level of contamination associated with using wastewater for irrigation. This paper explores the use of some irrigation technologies to abate the toxicity and health concerns associated with wastewater irrigation. The paper identifies some decision parameters for the selection of identified irrigation technologies and subjects them to multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to rank them based on the level of exposure of the crop and irrigator/field worker to contamination among other relevant criteria. This paper validates that limiting the contact of the wastewater with the edible parts of the crop, especially for leafy vegetables, can minimize contamination to the crop and field workers. Though not totally without constraints, the identified irrigation methods present prospects for a cleaner and more sustainable production with regard to wastewater usage in agriculture. Sub-surface drip irrigation systems were identified as the best irrigation system for filtered and treated wastewater followed by surface drip and pitcher irrigation. Irrigators can fall back on some of these identified methods for wastewater application for sustainable crop production and maximized food safety.

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“…guidance 15 days ahead of seeding and uniformly mixed with soil(Paul et al, 2019).Bio-chemical properties of animals' dung composts as well as cow-based bio-enhancers are presented in Table2.…”

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Enhancing Kharif Pearlmillet (Pennisetum Glaucum) Growth and Yield Through Integrated Approaches: a Comprehensive Field Study on Animal Dung Composts, Cow-based Bio-enhancers and Fertilizer Management in Loamy Sand

Patel,

Jat,

Meena

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Field trial experiments were carried out during the June to November 2021 and 2022. Throughout both years, the trials were carried out at the same location. Obtained results showed that among the different composts made from different animal dung, goat dung compost at a rate of 100 quintal/ha was found to be superior in the case of plant height, effective tillers, earhead length, pearlmillets’ seed and straw yield. Cow-based bio-enhancers, particularly Panchagavya, enhanced plant height, effective tillers per plant, length of earhead and seed yield and straw yield compared to cow urine and Jivamrut. Fertilizer levels significantly affected plant height, effective tillers and earhead length, with the recommended dose of fertilizer outperforming 75%. Interaction effect revealed synergies between goat dung compost, Panchagavya and 100% fertilizer dose, superior plant height, earhead length and seed yield. The study highlights the potential for integrated approaches involving specific compost, cow-based bio-enhancers and fertilizer levels to optimize pearlmillet growth and yield.

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Composting

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

Valorisation of Biowaste and Aquatic Invasive Plants Through Compost Production for Agricultural Use

Valorisation of Biowaste and Aquatic Invasive Plants Through Compost Production for Agricultural Use

Critical attributes and considerations for selecting irrigation systems for wastewater

Enhancing Kharif Pearlmillet (Pennisetum Glaucum) Growth and Yield Through Integrated Approaches: a Comprehensive Field Study on Animal Dung Composts, Cow-based Bio-enhancers and Fertilizer Management in Loamy Sand

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