Journal of tropical resources and sustainable science/Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(2), С. 81 - 90
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Farmers
in
Sub-Saharan
Africa
are
often
deterred
from
using
fertilizers
on
their
crops
due
to
the
high
cost
of
inorganic
and
environmental
strain
associated
with
intensive
agriculture,
which
relies
heavily
inputs.
However,
a
comprehensive
understanding
how
integration
organic
biomass,
such
as
Senna
siamea
leafy
conventional
like
NPK
(15:15:15)
impacts
growth
yield
specific
hot
pepper
is
lacking.
A
field
experiment
was
carried
out
at
Faculty
Renewable
Natural
Resources
Demonstration
Farm,
KNUST-Kumasi,
Ghana
2023
assess
effect
S.
biomass
fertilizer
(Capsicum
frutescens
L.)
randomized
complete
block
design.
Four
treatments
were
used
allocated
T1
(Control),
T2
(0.096kg
NPK),
T3
(0.32063kg
biomass)
T4
(0.1532kg
+
0.048kg
NPK).
The
replicated
four
times.
parameters
investigated
were;
height,
number
leaves,
fruit
dry
weight.
Treatments
showed
significant
difference
between
them
on,
p?0.05.
combined
application
significantly
increased
height
(42.75
cm),
leaves
(40.75),
(305291
fruits/ha)
weight
(484
kg/ha)
compared
sole
individual
materials
control,
In
terms
these
treatments,
[(0.1532
kg
0.048
(15:15:15)]
favored
most,
followed
by
(0.32063
biomass),
(0.09
NPK)
then
(control)
recording
lowest
(19.32
(21.25),
(129693
(115
pepper.
Therefore,
T4[(0.1532
could
be
adopted
farmers
an
economically
fit
treatment
for
optimum
performance.
Additionally,
might
alternative
availability
sub-Saharan
Africa.
Bioresource Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
414, С. 131585 - 131585
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2024
This
review
thoroughly
explores
the
valorization
of
Arachis
hypogaea
(groundnut)
residues
for
producing
high-value
bioproducts
such
as
biofuels,
biocatalysts,
biochar,
and
nanomaterials
through
processes
like
pyrolysis,
gasification,
enzymatic
conversion.
Optimization
techniques,
including
Response
Surface
Methodology
(RSM),
Artificial
Neural
Networks
(ANNs),
Adaptive
Neuro-Fuzzy
Inference
Systems
(ANFIS),
have
led
to
significant
enhancements
in
bioproduct
yields.
A
detailed
bibliometric
analysis
spanning
from
2000
present
highlights
key
research
trends
influential
contributors,
reflecting
increasing
global
focus
on
groundnut
residue
valorization.
The
study
emphasizes
environmental
economic
benefits,
improved
waste
management,
reduced
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
contributions
a
circular
bioeconomy.
It
advocates
policy
frameworks
that
support
these
biotechnological
advancements
recommends
further
process
scalability,
long-term
stability,
life
cycle
assessments
ensure
viability
utilization
sustainable
development.
Journal of tropical resources and sustainable science/Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(2), С. 81 - 90
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Farmers
in
Sub-Saharan
Africa
are
often
deterred
from
using
fertilizers
on
their
crops
due
to
the
high
cost
of
inorganic
and
environmental
strain
associated
with
intensive
agriculture,
which
relies
heavily
inputs.
However,
a
comprehensive
understanding
how
integration
organic
biomass,
such
as
Senna
siamea
leafy
conventional
like
NPK
(15:15:15)
impacts
growth
yield
specific
hot
pepper
is
lacking.
A
field
experiment
was
carried
out
at
Faculty
Renewable
Natural
Resources
Demonstration
Farm,
KNUST-Kumasi,
Ghana
2023
assess
effect
S.
biomass
fertilizer
(Capsicum
frutescens
L.)
randomized
complete
block
design.
Four
treatments
were
used
allocated
T1
(Control),
T2
(0.096kg
NPK),
T3
(0.32063kg
biomass)
T4
(0.1532kg
+
0.048kg
NPK).
The
replicated
four
times.
parameters
investigated
were;
height,
number
leaves,
fruit
dry
weight.
Treatments
showed
significant
difference
between
them
on,
p?0.05.
combined
application
significantly
increased
height
(42.75
cm),
leaves
(40.75),
(305291
fruits/ha)
weight
(484
kg/ha)
compared
sole
individual
materials
control,
In
terms
these
treatments,
[(0.1532
kg
0.048
(15:15:15)]
favored
most,
followed
by
(0.32063
biomass),
(0.09
NPK)
then
(control)
recording
lowest
(19.32
(21.25),
(129693
(115
pepper.
Therefore,
T4[(0.1532
could
be
adopted
farmers
an
economically
fit
treatment
for
optimum
performance.
Additionally,
might
alternative
availability
sub-Saharan
Africa.
