Disease suppression of potting mixes amended with composted biowaste [PDF]
, 2005 Peat mining destroys valuable nature areas and contributes to the greenhouse effect. This warrants the search for alternatives for peat in potting mixes. Composted biowaste could provide such an alternative.
Blok, Wim J. +4 more
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Evaluation of nutrient efficiency of carapace (crab shell) in agriculture sector
International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 2023 In the coastal region, crab cultivators are concerned about the wastage produced by crab moulting and polluting soil health for pisciculture. Farmers have recently been using different bio-compost, produced after decomposing as vegetable wastage, cow ...
Samiul Alim
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Black soldier fly frass compost improves soil fertility and tomato productivity in Ghana
Soil AdvancesOrganic fertilization using insect-derived compost offers an innovative pathway to sustainable and circular horticulture. This study evaluated the effect of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) frass compost on soil nutrient levels and tomato productivity under semi ...
Paul Alhassan Zaato +6 more
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Changes in microbial communities and nutrient content of rice straw compost caused by sterilization and their impact on plant growth [PDF]
BIO Web of ConferencesCompost, which plays a crucial role in sustainable farming systems, is produced through composting, an aerobic process mediated by microorganisms that decompose organic matter and typically involves a thermophilic phase.
Cahyani Vita Ratri +2 more
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Agricultural Science, 2022 This study aimed to determine the potential residues of the rice crop from the second planting period, which were fed with a mixture of pistia compost and rice straw of various compositions with the Brassica rapa L. pakcoy.
Anis Sholihah, Agus Sugianto
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Disease control with quality compost in pot and field trials [PDF]
, 2005 Quality compost can have a positive effect on soil fertility and plant growth and health. This positive effect is not only observable in the laboratory, but also by growers. Phytopathological problems could be solved with the use of compost.
Fuchs, Jacques, Larbi, Mohamed
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Influence de l’amorçage sur les paramètres morphologiques et physiologiques au cours de la croissance de la variété c26 de riz cultivée en conditions pluviales et de bas-fond en Côte d’Ivoire [PDF]
Revue HybridesRice is a cereal that constitutes the staple food of more than half of the world’s population. In recent years yields have fallen relative to demand. This drop in rice production is linked to cultural practices and also to the condition of the seeds at ...
Zana Lassina OUATTARA +2 more
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Effects of compost and digestate on environment and plant production – results of two research projects [PDF]
, 2008 A yearly amount of 9.3x106t compost and digestate derived from separately collected organic waste is produced in the 25 European Union member states. The improvement of soil properties is a major benefit of compost application.
Berner, Alfred +4 more
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Management of plant health risks associated with processing of plant-based wastes: A review [PDF]
, 2009 The rise in international trade of plants and plant products has increased the risk of introduction and spread of plant pathogens and pests. In addition, new risks are arising from the implementation of more environmentally friendly methods of ...
Budge, G. E. +4 more
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Agritech, 2020 The stem borer (Ostrinia furnacalis Guenee) is one of the main pests of corn. The yield loss due to this pest attack reaches 20-80%. These pests are generally controlled chemically, causing various negative effects from the results of control, therefore
Yulensri Yulensri Yulensri
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