Use of an agro-industry treatment plant sludge on iceberg lettuce growth

Dölgen, Deniz; Alpaslan, Mehmet; Delen, N.

doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2004.07.006

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“…In addition, although the response of lettuce crops to organic waste application has been reported in several studies, in both field (Montemurro 2010) and greenhouse (Dolgen et al 2004) trials, there is a lack of scientific evidence of their use in organic cultivation.…”

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Suitability of different organic amendments from agro-industrial wastes in organic lettuce crops

Montemurro¹,

Ciaccia²,

Leogrande³

et al. 2015

Nutr Cycl Agroecosyst

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An inadequate replacement of organic matter in agricultural lands progressively leads to soil fertility reduction and therefore, soil application of organic fertilizers and amendments should be promoted. The objectives of this 3-year research project on organic lettuce were to investigate the agronomic performance of experimental organic amendments obtained by using agro-industrial wastes in comparison with a commercial organic fertilizer, and to evaluate their short-term effects on soil mineral-N and soil organic carbon changes. Two types of olive pomace mixtures, with different initial C/N ratios, were composted and either stopped at the active phase (A1 and B1) or processed until maturation (A2 and B2). Also an anaerobic digestate (DA) and the B2 in combination with mineral fertilizer (B2-MIN) were studied. The four composts, DA and B2-MIN were compared with a commercial organic fertilizer (Org), and an unfertilized control (N0). Results suggested that the best compromise for organic lettuce yield and soil fertility could be obtained with the B2 compost, thus highlighting the need for choosing a good stage of maturity of the compost, along with an appropriate C/N ratio of composting mixture, to improve the fertilizing efficiency of agro-food residues in organic farming. Furthermore, the application of immature amendments did not increase (B1) or significantly reduce (A1) marketable lettuce yield, indicating that the choice of organic fertilizer is an important concern in sustainable agriculture, especially in organic vegetable production.

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Suitability of different organic amendments from agro-industrial wastes in organic lettuce crops

Montemurro¹,

Ciaccia²,

Leogrande³

et al. 2015

Nutr Cycl Agroecosyst

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“…Lettuce was chosen due to its known sensitivity to environmental factors, such as increased heavy metal and salt concentrations [29], while fast-growing and easily managed, oat has been selected by many authors as a useful test for detection of toxic substances [30]. The total number of microorganisms in pure OS samples increased from 12.2x10 4 CFU/g (Fig.…”

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Bioremediation Potential Assessment of Plant Growth-Promoting Autochthonous Bacteria: a Lignite Mine Case Study

Hamidović¹,

Teodorović²,

Lalević³

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Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…The results revealed that the metal content, except for Zn and Cu, in the textile sludge was lower than the allowable limits stated by the USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) (1983). Dolgen et al (2004) indicated that a high amount of Zn and Cu has no significant effects on plant growth. Heavy metal concentration in soil was also within the maximum allowable limit and was used for plant growth.…”

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“…The Na concentration of textile sludge did not seem far above the tolerance limit. If Na concentration was higher in textile sludge, it can be minimized by mixing with soil to avoid its effect on plant (Dolgen et al 2004). In Bangladesh, textile sludge has been studied for its reuse potentiality.…”

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“…Then the plants were washed with water and dried in anoven at 100°C temperature and weighed carefully. The method of measurement of plant morphology was carried out according to the method used by Dolgen et al (2004). Statistical analyses were done using one-way ANOVA followed by Turkey's post hoc test at a 0.05 significant level to understand the effects of different sludge loading on the height, number of leaves, leaf area and root length.…”

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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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Use of an agro-industry treatment plant sludge on iceberg lettuce growth

Cited by 19 publications

References 8 publications

Suitability of different organic amendments from agro-industrial wastes in organic lettuce crops

Suitability of different organic amendments from agro-industrial wastes in organic lettuce crops

Bioremediation Potential Assessment of Plant Growth-Promoting Autochthonous Bacteria: a Lignite Mine Case Study

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

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