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Enhancement of Cotton Stalks Composting with Certain Microbial Inoculations
ISSN: 0976 - 7614
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Enhancement of Cotton Stalks Composting with Certain Microbial Inoculations
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Publisher: Journal Of Advanced Laboratory Research In Biology Society..
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Abstract
Effect of inoculation with Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Azotobacter chroococcum microbes on cotton stalks composting was studied in an attempt to achieve rapid maturity and desirable characteristics of produced compost. Composting process was maintained for 16 weeks under aerobic conditions with proper moisture content and turning piles. The C/N ratio of the mixtures was adjusted to about 30:1 before composting using chicken manure. Temperature evolution and its profile were monitored throughout the composting period. Mineralization rates of organic matter and changes in nitrogen content during composting stages were evaluated. Total plate count of mesophilic and thermophilic bacteria, cellulose decomposers and Azotobacter were determined during composting periods. The treatment of cotton stalks inoculated with both P. chrysosporium and Azotobacter gave the most desirable characteristics of the final product with respect to the nar...
