International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Bioresearch,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
09(03), P. 01 - 13
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
develop
a
rapid
composting
method
using
Trichoderma
harzianum
culture
of
liquid
state.
Assessment
physico-chemical
properties
and
nutritional
qualities
composted
crop
residues
generated
by
Tricho-composting
is
another
concern.
Different
types
(Rice
straw,
Sugarcane
bagasse,
Black
gram
Mustard
straw)
were
with
T.
IMI
392432
in
randomized
block
design
three
replications.
Composting
was
conducted
cement
slabs,
maintaining
pH
range
6.55
7.40.
Temperature
peaked
at
10°-15°C
during
thermophilic
activity
before
declining.
Moisture
content
decreased
gradually,
15-20%
retained
the
finished
compost.
Weight
loss
ranged
from
40.50%
51.60%,
decomposition
time
varied
67.33
96.00
days
wherein
mustard
straw
decomposed
fast.
bagasse
slowly
black
faster
despite
having
less
carbon.
exhibited
significant
weight
though
their
carbon
abundant
initially.
Despite
losses
time,
sugarcane
rice
longer
than
other
residues.
The
highest
phosphorus
potash
found
treatment
T2.
T4
comprise
showed
lowest
0.19
%
which
non-significant
containing
Easily
produced
inoculums
accelerated
process
accordance
C:N
ratio
demonstrating
its
potential
for
efficient
management
