Purpose: Sludge treatment and reuse as a fertilizer is of great significance in Gaza Strip. This study aimed to treat sludge generated at North Gaza WWTP, to produce rich nutrients fertilizer, to apply it in a greenhouse, and to compare its performance with different fertilizers. Method: The concept of drying beds was applied to 1500 […]
Purpose Composting is known since long for reducing the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers. These fertilizers are applied to the crops for the supply of required macro/micronutrients. The present study describes how to decompose biodegradable solid wastes quickly into compost without harming the environment. Method The microbial inoculums were developed from cow dung concentrate. The […]
Purpose: Fermented cow urine (cow bio urine) is used as an organic source of nutrients. This study aimed to determine the effect of various concentrations of cow bio urine as the organic nutrient source on the growth and yield of vegetable crops in hydroponic systems. Method: Research was conducted in a greenhouse at the University […]
Purpose Diospyros mespiliformis which is commonly known as African ebony is a valuable fruit tree species with important medicinal and nutritional values. The tree has a slow growth rate that discourages its propagation and at present attempts made towards improving its growth performance are scanty. This study, therefore, evaluates the effect of the type and […]
Purpose: Yam cultivation in soils of low fertility has been a major cause of yield decline in Nigeria. The inadequacies associated with either inorganic or organic fertilizer in the aspects of crop growth and productivity necessitated the introduction of organomineral fertilizers. However, information on the appropriate placement method for sustainable cultivation is still limited. Hence, […]
Purpose Aggressive use of crop fertilizer during food production caused an overburden in the environment. Gradual release of crop nutrients from the fertilizer could decrease the massive utilization of fertilizer. The advantages are two folds, cheaper cost, and environmentally friendly crop production. Method Slow-release fertilizer was prepared by encapsulating hydroxyapatite (HA) with a single fertilizer. […]
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to find that solid waste from sago, tofu, and rice could be made into animal feed with high nutritional content as evidenced by increasing body weight of Gallus domesticus. Method: This research is a quantitative research using laboratory and field experimental methods to examine the proximate feed and […]
Purpose: Waste and waste disposal is a universal problem and attention is required in all ways. The plant generated waste (leaf litter) is also a type of organic waste that creates multiple issues in urban areas. Method: Vermicomposting is a suitable alternative safe, hygienic, and cost-effective disposal of organic solid waste with the help of […]
Purpose Rice straw degradation in the soil is slow because of the high percentage of complex carbohydrates. Hence, farmers prefer to burn it in the agricultural field as a quicker alternative to the open burning of rice straw. Therefore, this study aims to characterize the bacteria from cow dung that can degrade rice straw. Method […]
Purpose This study investigated the effect of recycled Olive Pruning Residues (OLPR) and Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG) on substrate temperature (temp) and duration (dur) of Pleurotus ostreatus growing stages. This study also sheds light on the correlation between selected parameters, yield, and substrate composition. Method The experiment consisted of 2 sole substrates wheat straw (WS; […]
