Evaluation of composted sewage sludge as nutritional source for horticultural soils

Casado‐Vela, Juan; Sellés, S.; Navarro, José Manuel; Bustamante, M.A.; Mataix, J.; Guerrero, C.; Gómez, Ignacio

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2005.07.016

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“…Similarly, in a 2.5 years field experiment, Lachervêque et al (2006) reported an improvement of soil fertility (increase of SOM, N, P, Mg, K, Cu and Zn) as a result of SSC application, even though most of the effects declined to control level at the end of the study. Casado-Vela et al (2006), additionally to the decrease of pH and the enhancement of soil fertility (SOM, N k , P, Cu, Fe and Zn), reported an improvement of soil bulk density and microbial biomass in a 3-year trial as a consequence of the application of SSC to a semi-arid soil. The enhancement of soil fertility is caused directly by nutrients supplied by SSC and indirectly by the promotion of nutrient retention in the soil matrix (De Lucia et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 89%

“…In addition, the use of SSC as soil conditioner has been also reported to improve soil physical properties, both in non-salinized and salinized soils (García-Orenes et al, 2005;Tejada et al, 2006). As a result of the role of SSC as soil improver, the growth of a wide variety of crops has been enhanced (Casado-Vela et al, 2006;Larchevêque et al, 2006;De Andrés et al, 2007;Song & Ju Lee, 2010;De Lucia et al, 2013), among which cynara is included (Mañas et al, 2013;Lag-Brotons et al, 2014a). In fact, under the conditions its perennial life cycle, which can last longer than 10 years (Angelini et al, 2009), minimizes soil disturbation, as no tillage is applied during its cultivation, and favours the enhancement of SOM pool (Mauromicale et al, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, the corresponding N-fertilization rates of SSC treatments were 0, 85, 142 and 200 kg-N/m 2 . Compost treatments were similar to the typical SSC dosage applied on field experiments (Casado-Vela et al, 2006;Larchevêque et al, 2006;De Andrés et al, 2007). The incorporation of SSC into the soil was done by ploughing to a depth of 30 cm two weeks prior transplanting (year 2008/2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Within the renewable en-2 which reduces heavy metal availability and diminish the presence of plant pathogens and organic toxicants (Barker & Bryson, 2002;Noble & Roberts, 2004). As observed for SS, when sewage sludge compost (SSC) is applied to the soil, fertility and plant growth are enhanced (Casado-Vela et al, 2006;Larchevêque et al, 2006;Song & Ju Lee, 2010). However, SS and SSC differ significantly in a crucial trait: the nature of the organic matter.…”

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Sewage sludge use in bioenergy production. A case study of its effects on soil properties under Cynara cardunculus L. cultivation

Lag-Brotons

Gómez

Pedreño

2015

Span. j. agric. res.

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Energy crops cultivation is expected to further increase, which represents an opportunity to establish synergies able to enhance key environmental components (i.e. soil). To reach this benefits crop management is crucial and should be properly assessed. The aim of this work is to provide an insight on the effects of sewage sludge compost (SSC) on soil properties, when this material is applied as basal dressing for the cultivation of a Mediterranean energy crop (Cynara cardunculus L.). A 3-years trial (2008/2011) was conducted in Alicante (Southeastern Spain), testing four SSC application rates (0, 30, 50 and 70 t/ha) on a heavy textured Anthrosol. The addition of SSC enhanced soil fertility, primarily increasing organic carbon (Cox), Kjeldahl nitrogen (Nk), available P (PBurriel), CuDTPA and ZnDTPA levels. Comparatively with the control (0 t/ha), 30, 50 and 70 t/ha treatments induced a rise of 11%, 19% and 25% in Nk (Control=1.11 g/kg) and PBurriel (Control=79 mg/kg), while for Cox (Control=11.8 g/kg) was 14%, 21% and 30%. However, these variables apparently did not significantly decrease throughout the experiment, which suggests that the organic matter added was under a stabilization process, favoured by the poor physical properties of the soil. Other elements (NaNH4Ac, KNH4Ac, MnDTPA) were accumulated within the soil as time passed by, as a result of soil status, Mediterranean environmental conditions and crop management. The use of SSC as organic fertilizer represents an effective option to optimize cynara cultivation systems while improving soil quality through enhanced long-lasting organic matter pools.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Experimental Set-upmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sewage sludge use in bioenergy production. A case study of its effects on soil properties under Cynara cardunculus L. cultivation

Lag-Brotons

Gómez

Pedreño

2015

Span. j. agric. res.

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“…The volume characteristics and contaminant loading of textile sludge varies with the treatment processes as well as raw materials used in the production processes (Islam et al 2009). In addition, some studies have reported that the textile sludge is rich in organic compounds and plant nutrients (Teixeira et al 2007;Hue 1995) and has the potentiality to improve soil properties, as it contains many plant nutrients such as N, P and K and could be an alternative to chemical fertilizers in agriculture (Luostarian et al 2008;Gupta and Garg 2008;Casado-Vela et al 2006). Although the production of textile sludge in Bangladesh is very high, there are very few sludge treatment plants.…”

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Impact of textile sludge on the growth of red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus)

Nessa

Rahman

Shammi

et al. 2016

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Purpose In Bangladesh, the sludge of textile effluent treatment plant has been considered as a potential environmental threat due to its huge volume and chemical content. Thus, the present study was carried out to assess the reuse possibility/potentiality of textile sludge in agricultural applications. Method Textile sludge was applied at different loading ratios (0-100 % sludge) with soil for the pot cultivation of red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus); subsequently, chemical analyses were carried out on the harvested plants.Results The results showed that the content of plant nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and iron (Fe) in sludge was significant compared to organic manure along with a high content of total organic carbon (TOC). The growth parameters (height, number of leaves, leaf area and root length) of red amaranth were affected by the application of textile sludge. Maximum plant growth was observed in the 100 % sludge treatment group, maybe because of the high content of plant nutrients. However, the root length and number of leaves were not significantly affected by the sludge. The plant analyses implied that addition of textile sludge did not increase the content of copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni) and manganese (Mn), but lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) content crossed the maximum permissible limit set by FAO/WHO. Conclusion Textile sludge can improve the nutrient contents of pot soil and growth of red amaranth, which is revealed by pot experiments. Therefore, it can be used as soil improver if Pb, Cr, Zn and Fe content can be controlled in the textile sludge.

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Detoxification of Sewage Sludge by Natural Attenuation and Application as a Fertilizer

Chaturvedi

Saraswat

Gupta

et al. 2022

Sustainable Management and Utilization of Sewage Sludge

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Evaluation of composted sewage sludge as nutritional source for horticultural soils

Cited by 70 publications

References 19 publications

Sewage sludge use in bioenergy production. A case study of its effects on soil properties under Cynara cardunculus L. cultivation

Sewage sludge use in bioenergy production. A case study of its effects on soil properties under Cynara cardunculus L. cultivation

Impact of textile sludge on the growth of red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus)

Detoxification of Sewage Sludge by Natural Attenuation and Application as a Fertilizer

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