Evaluation of soil and plant health associated with successive three-year sewage sludge field applications under semi-arid biodegradation condition

Kayikçioğlu, Hüseyin Hüsnü; Yener, Hüseyin; Ongun, Ali Rıza; Okur, Bülent

doi:10.1080/03650340.2019.1572882

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“…Present high seed cotton yields with treatment sludge applications comply with the results of Samaras and Kallianou (2000) . Similarly, Kayikcioglu et al (2019) reported the greatest maize yields with 30 t/ha/yr TSS treatments. Researchers indicated that increased microbial activity with TSS treatments facilitated mineralization processes and thus increased yield levels.…”

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“…One of the potential use of treatment sludge is the agricultural lands applications e.g. slope stabilization, restoration of degraded soils, improvement of soil properties or facilitation of reforestation activities in order to improve both labile and stabile soil organic carbon content ( Kayikcioglu and Delibacak, 2018 , Kayikcioglu et al, 2019 ). Many studies have investigated the effects of sewage sludge application on several arable crops, such as wheat ( Tejada and Gonzalez, 2007 ), barley ( Hordeum vulgare L.) ( Antolín et al, 2005 ), maize ( Zea mays L.) ( Melo et al, 2018 , Kayikcioglu et al, 2019 ), cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L.) ( Samaras et al, 2008 ), bread wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) ( Koutroubas et al, 2014 ) and sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) ( Koutroubas et al, 2020 ).…”

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Change in cotton plant quality in response to application of anaerobically digested sewage sludge

Tepecik

Ongun

Kayikçioğlu

et al. 2022

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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Treated municipal sewage sludge (TSS) was applied to the cotton plant at rates of 10, 20 and 30 t/ha per year. Seed cotton yield (71.4%), lint yield (67.7%) and cottonseed yield (74.1%) were increased significantly when sludge was applied at a rate of 30 t/ha (TSS3). The effects of TSS applications on seed yield, lint yield and cottonseed yield were listed as TSS3 > TSS2 > CF > TSS1 > C according to the applications. The increasing TSS levels had a positive effect and increased the total N concentration compared to the control. The highest N value was observed in TSS3 plots, while the lowest value was recorded in control (C) plots. The highest P value was found in control (C) at 0.80% and in 10 t/ha (TSS1) at 0.80%, while the lowest value was found in the TSS2 application (0.70%). The K concentration of cottonseed increased with the increasing TSS rates, from 1.56% in control plots to 2.20% in 20 t/ha application (TSS2). Corresponding to the TSS levels, the calcium of plant tissues was determined by a range of 0.12–0.13%. The treatments of TSS and mineral fertilizer had similar effects on the Mg content of cottonseed, which was in the range of 0.38–0.43%. Na content in plant tissue increased with increasing dose of sludge application compared to control soils. Increasing doses of TSS had no significant effect on the concentrations of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn) and boron (B) in cottonseed. The order of the elements with respect to their amounts in cottonseed was as follows: Fe > Zn > Na > B > Mn > Cu. The concentrations of non-essential elements (Ni, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg and As) in cottonseed were below the permissible limits.

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Change in cotton plant quality in response to application of anaerobically digested sewage sludge

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Ongun

Kayikçioğlu

et al. 2022

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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“…The utilization of SS in agriculture is gaining popularity as a source of waste disposal. It has been widely used in many countries around the world in Europe, where each year, more than ten million tons of SS is generated, of which, around 37% are used for crop production [9]. In the European Union (EU), more than half of the 27 EU affiliated countries recycle >50% of SS to agricultural land either straight or after preparation of compost [10].…”

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Characterization of Sewage Sludge for Quality Assessment and Its Safe Utilization in Agriculture

Jatav

Singh

Patra

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The current investigation was undertaken to explore the physico-biochemical properties of sewage sludge (SS) and its feasible application in agricultural field as an organic manure as source of nutrients with to solve the environmental concern. Sewage sludge samples were collected from sewage treatment plants (STP), Bhagwanpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and passed through a 2 mm sieve for further analysis of different physical, chemical and biological parameters. The treated sewage sludge consists of both major and micro nutrients along with a good amount of organic matter. Application of this sewage sludge has the ability to enhance the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil which is beneficial for plant growth and development sustainable soil environment. However, it also contains some amount of toxic heavy metals and organic pollutants that can adversely affect soil environment depending on the origin source of sewage sludge, and treatment process of sewage sludge. Furthermore, the toxic elements go through the food chain due to its uptake and accumulation by crops posing a possible threat to human health. Sewage sludge application in soil offers essential nutrients particularly for plant growth, maintains the organic carbon in soil and decreases environmental concern with economic factors that restrict landfill or incineration disposal of sewage sludge. However, a careful assessment of the characteristics of sewage sludge is required prior to its soil application to improve the soil health without causing environmental hazard. The SS analyzed in the present study had heavy metals content but was within permissible limits as resulted its suitable for soil application as source of nutrients.

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“…3 In Turkey, which is a candidate for EU membership, annual sewage sludge generation is over 1 million tonnes. 4 Budget for sewage sludge treatment and disposal constitutes approximately 50% of the operating costs of secondary sewage treatment plants. 5 Composting for agricultural uses, landfilling, or thermal treatment are widely applied for disposal and valorization of dewatered sewage sludge.…”

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Biodrying for fuel recovery from sewage sludge: An integrated evaluation by ultimate and proximate analyses

Özbay

Akdemir

2021

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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This study investigates the utilization of the biodrying process, which is an eco-friendly approach for sewage sludge management to produce a fuel-like product.Biodrying tests were conducted for six trials containing different amounts of bulking agents (straw and sawdust). Higher volatile matter removal was achieved for trials with sawdust as a result of better porosity conditions. Consequently, biodrying indexes were higher for straw containing trials (7.73-30.85) with straw than those trails with sawdust (6.94-13.99). Trials with straw resulted in biodried materials with lower moisture content and higher calorific value due to lower water holding capacity of straw. However, sawdust provided better fuel quality due to the higher bulk density of the product. Thus, fuel value indexes determined for trials with sawdust (81.62-152.17) were remarkably higher than those of trials with straw (16.02-68.97). Furthermore, biomass characterization indexes (>25.000) indicated that products with sawdust can be used as promising alternatives to biomass such as wood chips and wood chunks in combustion facilities.

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Evaluation of soil and plant health associated with successive three-year sewage sludge field applications under semi-arid biodegradation condition

Cited by 23 publications

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Change in cotton plant quality in response to application of anaerobically digested sewage sludge

Change in cotton plant quality in response to application of anaerobically digested sewage sludge

Characterization of Sewage Sludge for Quality Assessment and Its Safe Utilization in Agriculture

Biodrying for fuel recovery from sewage sludge: An integrated evaluation by ultimate and proximate analyses

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