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Biochar‐Compost From Cashew Apple Residue as a Soil Amendment for Cashew Cultivation in Ghana

Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT The study investigated the effect of different compost types on the growth performance of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) varieties cultivated in a Lixisol from Northern Ghana. Six compost formulations were prepared using various combinations of poultry manure, cow dung, biochar, and cashew apple residue at different mixing ratios.
Elvis Frimpong Manso, Michael Teye Barnor, Mutala Edem Baba, Wisdom Edem Anyomi   +3 more
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Parthenium hysterophorus: An invasive weed for nutritional enrichment of vermicompost

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Purpose: Parthenium hysterophorus is a problematic weed that is difficult to manage or recycle. Therefore, it is necessary to explore alternative uses, such as vermicomposting with cow dung, for large-scale weed disposal.
Arun Kumar Jha, Rajeev Padbhushan, Achin Kumar   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biostabilization of Tannery Sludge Compost by Vermicomposting

Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2022
The aim of this study is to investigate the stabilization of tannery sludge compost mixed with cattle manure at the different ratios by employing an epigeic earthworm Eisenia foetida and bioaccumulation of Cr in tannery sludge by earthworms.
Nur Okur, Yiğit Kaman, Hüseyin Hüsnü Kayıkçıoğlu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Isle of Rum Earthworm Conference [PDF]

, 2014
In collaboration with Scottish Natural Heritage (Isle of Rum) and the University of Rzeszow, the Earthworm Research Group (ERG) from UCLan organised a conference in the Inner Hebrides in May 2014. This involved oral and poster presentations, field visits
Butt, Kevin Richard, Kostecka, Joanna
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Enhancing pentachlorophenol degradation by vermicomposting associated bioremediation [PDF]

, 2016
Vermicomposting is an effective and environmentally friendly approach for soil organic contamination clean-up. This study investigated the roles and mechanisms of earthworm (Eisenia foetida) on soil pentachlorophenol (PCP) degradation with sterile and ...
Bai, Jing, Lao, Shiqi, Li, Wenyan, Li, Yongtao, Lin, Zhong, Spiro, Baruch, Wu, Zhihao, Zhang, Dayi, Zhen, Zhen   +8 more
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Vegetal residue‐based formulation of Trichoderma ossianense, a new indigenous vineyard species adapted to alkaline pH with potential biocontrol ability against Black‐foot disease pathogens

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 4, Page 2910-2924, April 2026.
The study identifies Trichoderma ossianense, was can be isolated from grapevine roots, is capable of growing at alkaline pH and controls black‐foot pathogens, highlighting the vegetal residue‐based formulations that preserve its viability. Abstract BACKGROUND Fungi of the Trichoderma genus are used in vineyards as biological control agents mainly ...
Laura Zanfaño, Guzmán Carro‐Huerga, Álvaro Rodríguez‐González, Sara Mayo‐Prieto, Daniela Ramírez‐Lozano, Rosa E Cardoza, Santiago Gutiérrez, Pedro A Casquero   +7 more
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Optimizing biochar addition for vermicomposting: a comprehensive evaluation of earthworms’ activity, N2O emissions and compost quality

Biochar, 2023
Highlights Cattle dung can be effectively managed through vermicomposting Biochar showed both positive and negative effects on earthworms’ performance 5% biochar addition promoted compost quality by stimulating earthworms’ activity Higher doses of ...
Yupeng Wu, Qinfen Li, Yong Zheng, Xingjun Xiong, Yunfeng Chen, Muhammad Shaaban, Ronggui Hu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

THE EFFECT OF BIOPREPARATIONS TREATMENT ON POPLAR AND WILLOW SAPLINGS SURVIVAL IN THE RECLAIMED MINELAND [PDF]

, 2018
The most appropriate for mineland reclamation is to search the bioenergy species, able to grow on marginal lands and give stable yields. Some species of the poplar (Populus L.) and willow (Salix L.) can be attributed to such plants.
Babenko, Mykhaylo, Fuchilo, Yaroslav, Gumentyk, Mykhaylo, Kharytonov, Mykola, Martynova, Nadiia, Sbytna, Margaryta   +5 more
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Organic amendment increases arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity in primary coastal dunes [PDF]

, 2016
Plastic pots were inserted beneath seedlings of a shallow-rooted C4 grass species, Ischaemum indicum, with and without a root-impenetrable nylon sachet filled with organic matter (OM) amendment, at seven stations along an interrupted belt ...
Harris, Phillip John Charles, Rodrigues, Bernard Felinov, Sparks, Tim H., Willis, Andrew   +3 more
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Selection of suitable additives for seed pelletizing to enhance germination and growth of Onobrychis viciifolia in restoration of semi‐arid degraded rangelands

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2026.
Abstract Despite direct seeding, seed pelletizing with useful materials is one of the effective methods to improve plant growth. This experiment assessed the impacts of different additives used in seed pelletizing on germination and growth of Onobrychis viciifolia at a degraded semi‐arid rangeland.
Fatemeh Faraji‐Hajibaba, Esmaeil Sheidai‐Karkaj, Morteza Mofidi‐Chelan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source