Improving the nutrient content of sheep bedding compost by adding cattle manure

Costa, Mônica Sarolli Silva de Mendonça; Cestonaro, Taiana; Costa, Luiz Antônio de Mendonça; Rozatti, Marcos Antonio Teófilo; Carneiro, Leocir José; Pereira, Dércio Ceri; Lorin, Higor Eisten Francisconi

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.08.093

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“…Since these nutrients are non-volatile, they tend to remain in the compost; therefore, their increase in concentration is a reflection of the rate of decomposition of organic matter during composting. The results of this composting study are in agreement with Mondonca Costa et al (2015) [44], who observed a significant increment in nutrient content in the final compost compared to the raw materials. The same observation was found by Nishanth and Biwas (2008) [45] in a study on the effect of adding rock phosphate to treated compost.…”

Section: Influence Of Sub-materials On Radiocesium Levels and Chemicasupporting

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Nutrient Status in Composts and Changes in Radioactive Cesium Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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Abstract:Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident, the forests in the Fukushima area were highly contaminated with radiocesium ( 137 Cs and 134 Cs). Therefore, there is a need to develop strategies for remediation of the contaminated forests. We assessed changes in radioactive cesium ( 134 Cs and 137 Cs) contamination and nutrient status in composts derived from wood chip, bamboo leaf and bamboo powder using rice bran and wheat meal as sub-materials. Changes in soil properties and Komatsuna (Brassica rapa var. perviridis) growth were also investigated due the application of composts and initial materials at 0, 2.5, 5 and 10 kg·m −2 input levels. Mixing of sub-materials significantly reduced the concentration of radioactive Cs and improved compost quality. The effectiveness of three composts on soil quality improvement varied depending on their types and rates of applications. Amendments of bamboo leaf composts at 10 kg·m −2 resulted in the significantly highest soil inorganic N, available P and exchangeable K contents. Amendments of final composts also enhanced Komatsuna growth. Furthermore, radioactive Cs contaminations of the Komatsuna plants grown in these composts were below 0.1 Bq·kg −1 . This study may help to remediate the forests contaminated with radiocesium in the Fukushima area while improving the soil organic matter content to enhance soil sustainability.

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Section: Influence Of Sub-materials On Radiocesium Levels and Chemicasupporting

confidence: 91%

Nutrient Status in Composts and Changes in Radioactive Cesium Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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“…The graph shows that biplot groups of stability and organic matter parameters go in opposite directions from the center axes (Figure 2). In this sense, COSTA et al (2015) found that groups of variables containing Ash and HA/FA show opposite directions to TOC, by the PCA in manure composting studies.…”

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“…The CEC/C is indicative of stability degree and maturity of organic fertilizer produced (DORES-SILVA et al, 2011). This relationship is more appropriate than the C/N to indicate the degree of stability on organic materials (DORES-SILVA et al, 2011).…”

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“…This relationship is more appropriate than the C/N to indicate the degree of stability on organic materials (DORES-SILVA et al, 2011). In this sense, the compost has greater stability and maturation because the composting produced fertilizer with the highest ratio CEC/C (p <0.01).…”

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“…LAZCANO et al (2008) recommend composting and vermicomposting process to reduce the potential for pollution and waste stabilization of confined beef cattle. The worms used in the vermicompost contribute to the degradation and stabilization due to fragmentation of waste, allowing greater surface area exposed to attack by microorganisms (DORES-SILVA et al, 2011;FORNES et al, 2012).…”

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Stabilization of confined beef cattle manure: characteristics of produced fertilizers

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ABSTRACT:The growing demand for animal protein is directly related to the feedlot system of animals and their assumptions, such as the waste management. The characterization of the final products becomes an important factor in decision making by one or by other process. The objective was highlight characteristics that fertilizers present due to the used of stabilization process, by the principal component analysis. For the manure stabilization we realized three aerobic processes, composting, vermicomposting and natural decomposition, and one anaerobic, the anaerobic digestion. These processes produced the compost, the vermicompost, the decomposed manure and the biofertilizer. Fertilizers produced were analyzed by means of seventeen chemical and physicchemical parameters. The main differences are related to stability and organic matter content. The compost is more stable fertilizer and decomposed manure is the worst. The vermicompost is presented as the best option to adsorb cadmium and lead. The biofertilizer has the lowest values of pH, CEC and adsorptive capacity of heavy metals (Cd and Pb). The decomposed manure in presence of precipitation, and the vermicompost, with significant irrigation, generates fertilizers with smaller source of potassium.

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How application of agricultural waste can enhance soil health in soils acidified by tea cultivation: a review

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Improving the nutrient content of sheep bedding compost by adding cattle manure

Cited by 38 publications

References 30 publications

Nutrient Status in Composts and Changes in Radioactive Cesium Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Nutrient Status in Composts and Changes in Radioactive Cesium Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Stabilization of confined beef cattle manure: characteristics of produced fertilizers

How application of agricultural waste can enhance soil health in soils acidified by tea cultivation: a review

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