Effects of Nutrient Enriched Municipal Solid Waste Compost on Yield and Nutrient Content of Cabbage in Alluvial Soil

Abstract

Composting of municipal solid waste (MSW) is a good option for solid waste recycling, but its use by the farmers is limited because of its very low nutrient status.
 Aims: The study aimed at nutrient enrichment of marketed MSW compost by using some organic materials and evaluating the influence of nutrient enriched MSW compost on yield and nutrient content of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.).
 Place and Duration of Study: MSW compost amendment, field experiment and nutrient analysis were carried out at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh during October 2017 to June 2018.
 Methodology: We prepared three types of amended compost by mixing 20% mustard oil cake (MOC), and 30% poultry manure (PM) or cow dung (CD) or sugarcane press mud (SPM) with 50% MSW compost. A liquid culture of Trichoderma viride was inoculated to every type of compost. The field experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of the amended MSW composts on yield and nutrient content of cabbage (cv. Atlas-70), and on soil fertility. The experimental soil was silt loam having 6.7 pH and 2.79% organic matter; according to Soil Taxonomy it belongs to Aeric Haplaquept under the order Inceptisols.
 Results: Based on the yield and nutrient concentration (N, P, K & S) of cabbage, the treatment containing 50% fertilizers + 50% compost mixture (MSW compost + MOC + SPM in a ratio of 5:2:3) demonstrated the best result followed by poultry manure amended compost. Use of the amended composts had residual effects on soil showing an increased N, P, K & S content.
 Conclusion: Organic amendment of MSW compost inoculated with Trichoderma is a noble means to increase the nutrient status of marketed MSW compost and improve the soil fertility and crop productivity. The results have significant value in fertilizer management strategies for vegetables cultivation in sub-tropical countries.

Application of Municipal Solid Waste Compost and Green Manure Exerted Residual Effects on Soil Nutrient Content and Plant Nutrient Uptake in Rice

“…Repeated application of organic amendments can increase soil organic carbon, microbial biomass, enzymatic activities [7], microbial biomass carbon, and basal respiration. They serve as a source of energy for microorganisms, boost the availability and concentration of nutrients in the soil [24,25], and release nutrients in a manner easily absorbed by plants [26]. They can increase soil structure, aeration, electrical conductivity [27,28], aggregate stability, and decrease bulk density [29], preventing root burn and leaching losses.…”

Thermo‐chemical conversion of pre‐treated cucumber peel

“…Importantly, about 12%-16% of cucumber peel contribute in total cucumber composition, and ultimately, if the Cucumber Peel (CP) is not dispensed adequately, it might result in waste management issues associated with disposal problems. 8 This situation draws a serious researcher attention to find an efficient application for CP to avoid resulting environmental problem. In the past, various techniques, including composting, 9 anaerobic fermentations 10 and, nutrients recovery 11 have been applied to treat biomass.…”

“…China is considered as a greatest producer of cucumbers accounting for about 80% of the global production at 72,779,781 tons in 2020. Importantly, about 12%–16% of cucumber peel contribute in total cucumber composition, and ultimately, if the Cucumber Peel (CP) is not dispensed adequately, it might result in waste management issues associated with disposal problems 8 . This situation draws a serious researcher attention to find an efficient application for CP to avoid resulting environmental problem.…”

Thermochemical conversion of cabbage waste to bioenergy and bio‐chemicals production

“…This vegetable can be accessed effortlessly, and leftover cabbage is the best source of biomass 1 . In 2017, it was noticed that there were 50 million metric tons of uneaten cabbage globally, and if the cabbage waste (CW) was not dealt with skillfully, it might lead to appalling conditions 4 . Therefore, it's very important to find effective use of CW that can contribute to the solution of environmental pollution.…”

“…1 In 2017, it was noticed that there were 50 million metric tons of uneaten cabbage globally, and if the cabbage waste (CW) was not dealt with skillfully, it might lead to appalling conditions. 4 Therefore, it's very important to find effective use of CW that can contribute to the solution of environmental pollution. Previously, many methods have been used for biomass processing such as composting, 5 anaerobic fermentation 6 and nutrient recovery.…”