Use of biosolids from wastewater treatment plants and other organic fertilizers in agriculture—a preliminary results of a case study in banana cultivation in the Dominican Republic

Introduction The use of biosolids from wastewater treatment plants in agriculture is considered relevant for the promotion sustainable agricultural practices, improvement soil fertility, and reduction dependence on synthetic chemical products. Dominican Republic today world's largest producer organic bananas main exporter fair-trade to Europe. generated currently have no use. In other countries, are used agriculture, although different characteristics each place their potential must be analyzed. Republic, there research that analyzes impact agriculture. This aims compare nutritional composition plantations fertilized with doses fertilizers. Methods For this test, five blocks were prepared fertilization, another potassium sulfate, a control block. Laboratory analysis was determine also know Williams variety. Results results, when compared, show these fertilizers has or can production Republic. Discussion dose Y biosolid, characterized by application 16 kilograms biosolid per plant, most recommended fertilize banana since collected fruits presented optimal values.