Compost has been shown to have a range of positive impacts on soil quality and can provide an important source of nutrients for plants. While these benefits have been documented for many finished composts, there is presently little understanding of the impact of composting process conditions and the extent of compost decomposition on soil C and N mineralization after compost incorporation. This...

Manure application can lead to excessive soil test P levels in surface soil, which can contribute to increased P concentration in runoff. However, manure application often results in reduced runoff and sediment loss. Research was conducted to determine the residual effects of previously applied compost, plowing of soil with excessive soil test P, and application of additional compost after plow...

Compost tea has a lot of potential for sustainable agriculture. The suppressive effect compost on damping-off disease in beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), caused by Rhizoctonia solani, was investigated. physicochemical properties the tested showed presence dissolved solids (7070 mgL-1), organic matter (1280 nitrate (3840 and ammonium (90.0 mgL-1). concentrations phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnes...

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on thermophilic fungi isolated in Korea. Three species of thermophiles were isolated from compost and were identified as Myriococcum thermophilum, Thermoascus aurantiacus, and Thermomyces lanuginosus. They can grow at temperatures above 50℃ and produce high levels of cellulolytic and xylanolytic enzymes at high temperatures. Notably, the co...

Swiss chard is a horticultural crop with highly nutritious value. These crops’ production required nutrients, which can be provided through mineral nutrient solutions or biofertilizers. Biofertilizers are products that contain beneficial microorganisms improve soil quality and promote plant growth. Additionally, these carry out nitrogen fixation phosphate solubilization. The present work assess...

Organic inputs constitute an alternative way to replace or reduce the use of agrochemicals in order increase sustainability and negative impacts agriculture on environment. A consistent determination average yields obtained with organic fertilizers comparison synthetic is necessary assess their potential both commercial agriculture. To achieve this goal, a meta-analysis existing scientific data...

Effects of yard waste compost and maize (Zea mays) cultivar on population densities of plant-parasitic nematodes were examined in four experiments in north Florida. In one experiment, eight maize cultivars were evaluated; the other three experiments involved split-plot designs with compost treatments as main plots and maize cultivars as subplots. The three compost treatments used in these exper...