Effect of Charcoal on the Quality of Vermicompost Produced With Water Hyacinth and Cow Manure
The Scientific World JOURNAL,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
2025(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
The
significance
of
water
hyacinth
(Pontederia
crassipes
(C.
Mart.)
Solms
(Pontederiaceae)
vermicomposting
lies
in
its
ability
to
effectively
manage
invasiveness
while
also
improving
soil
fertility
and
supporting
sustainable
agricultural
practices.
This
study
evaluates
the
effects
charcoal
addition
on
composting
followed
by
(WH)
cow
manure,
focusing
growth,
reproduction,
survival
Eisenia
fetida
earthworms
quality
resulting
vermicompost.
treatments
included
WH
manure
(2:1)
with
7.5%
(T1),
5%
(T2),
without
(T3).
Composting
(30
days)
(60
was
conducted
a
controlled
greenhouse
environment.
Samples
were
collected
biweekly
analyze
temperature,
moisture,
pH,
electrical
conductivity,
total
nitrogen,
available
phosphorous,
potassium
contents,
vermicompost
yield,
earthworm
growth
parameters
throughout
process.
Results
showed
that
T1
T2
significantly
improved
weight
(8.23-16.0%),
number
(65.0-69.0%),
cocoon
production
(37.0-49.0%),
hatchling
count
(49.0-77.6%),
compared
T3
(control).
Also,
increased
pH
(4.30-5.75%),
nitrogen
(53.6-62.5%),
phosphorus
(61.6-117%),
(47.5-71.3%)
reduced
conductivity
(9.91%),
organic
carbon
(17.9-42.1%),
carbon:
ratio
(46.5-64.4%),
mass
(22.0-28.3%)
at
end
period,
T3.
Moreover,
exhibited
higher
lettuce
seed
germination
(92.4-93.5%),
index
(76.2-80.4%),
shoot
elongation
(46.0-92.5%),
root
(9.00-15.0%),
However,
most
results,
there
no
significant
difference
between
T2.
finding
suggests
use
(5.00%)
enhances
optimal
maturity
stability.
Язык: Английский
Biochar as a Feedstock for Sustainable Fertilizers: Recent Advances and Perspectives
Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(8), С. 894 - 894
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2025
The
increase
in
the
world
population
exerts
significant
pressure
on
expanding
global
agricultural
production.
To
achieve
this,
use
of
fertilizers
is
fundamental.
However,
highly
soluble
traditional
chemical
can
be
easily
leached
and
volatilized,
causing
environmental
damage.
Therefore,
reducing
these
developing
new
smart
crucial.
Biochar,
a
solid
carbon-rich
pyrolysis
product,
has
been
studied
both
as
standalone
fertilizer
raw
material
for
sustainable
fertilizers.
Recently,
wide
variety
materials
techniques
have
used
production
biochar-based
(BBFs)
need
to
grouped
critically
evaluated.
Thus,
this
study
aimed
conduct
literature
review
fertilizers,
involving
different
routes
synthesis
their
effects
various
crops.
Recent
results
indicate
growing
interest
nanomaterials
microbial
processes
producing
Most
assessed
studies
biochar
produce
slow-release
also
that
crop
yields
reduce
leaching
volatilization
nutrients
soil,
demonstrating
potential
an
alternative
holds
importance
by
negative
impacts
caused
long-term
field
experiments
economic
feasibility
BBF
must
carefully
studied.
Язык: Английский
Biochar-Based Fertilizers: Advancements, Applications, and Future Directions in Sustainable Agriculture—A Review
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(5), С. 1104 - 1104
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2025
Amid
escalating
global
demands
for
both
enhanced
agricultural
productivity
and
environmental
sustainability,
biochar-based
fertilizers
have
emerged
as
a
promising
solution
in
modern
agriculture.
These
fertilizers,
made
from
biochar
derived
residues,
shown
considerable
potential
improving
soil
quality,
enhancing
nutrient
release
dynamics,
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
This
review
systematically
examines
the
production
technologies,
application
strategies,
agronomic
benefits
of
fertilizers.
Studies
highlight
their
ability
to
improve
structure,
increase
organic
matter,
boost
utilization
efficiency,
which
contribute
higher
crop
yields
better
quality.
Moreover,
demonstrated
notable
advantages,
such
emissions
methane
(CH4)
nitrous
oxide
(N2O),
while
promoting
sustainable
resource
recycling.
However,
challenges
costs,
variability
efficacy
across
different
types,
need
further
optimization
formulation
remain.
Future
research
should
focus
on
optimizing
fertilizer
formulations,
conducting
long-term
field
trials
validate
ecological
performance.
provides
valuable
insights
researchers,
policymakers,
practitioners,
offering
comprehensive
theoretical
framework
integration
into
practices.
Язык: Английский
Biochar‐based fertilizers increase crop yields in acidic tropical soils
Betelhem Mekonnen,
Burkhard Wilske,
Bezabih Addisu
и другие.
Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Abstract
Depletion
of
soil
organic
carbon
and
nutrients
creates
mounting
challenges
for
agricultural
production
in
tropical
regions,
putting
livelihoods
food
security
at
risk.
Biochar‐based
fertilizer
(BBF)
has
been
suggested
as
a
tool
to
maintain
yields
while
concurrently
improving
content
related
functions.
This
study
aims
evaluate
the
effects
different
BBF
formulations
(biochar–digestate
biochar–vermicompost)
on
yield
wheat
properties
soils
ranging
from
highly
acidic
near
neutral
pH
mid‐
highlands
Oromia
Sidama
regions
Ethiopia.
Our
results
showed
that
combining
biochar
with
and/or
inorganic
fertilizers
significantly
increased
above‐ground
biomass
dry
grain
soils.
Application
rates
20
t
ha
−1
yielded
highest
improvements,
outperforming
by
enhancing
up
94%
58%.
Soil
analyses
revealed
can
increase
pH,
nutrient
availability
cation
exchange
capacity.
Its
effectiveness
varied
conditions,
showing
limited
impact
less
soils,
which
supports
its
specific
role
mitigating
acidity
fertility
deficiencies.
Hence,
is
promising
alternative
amendment
smallholder
farms.
Adoption
into
integrated
management
could
reduce
dependency
imported
fertilizers,
promote
circular
bioeconomy
contribute
sequestration,
making
it
viable
option
sustainable
agriculture
Язык: Английский