Composting of Waste Fruit Bunches with Coir Pith and Animal Manure
J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Volume 14, No 1 (2025) pp. 287-294
Abstract
The aerobic composting of empty fruit bunches, coir, and a minimal amount of manure is the subject of an experimental investigation carried out in a tank that matches the dimensions of a laboratory. Fruit bunches typically include a high concentration of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), potassium (K), fibre, and phosphorus (P), all of which contribute to the fertility of the soil and encourage the growth of plants that can flourish. One of the most significant benefits of using coir is that it can effectively absorb leachate during composting. During the previous research, experiments were carried out with two different kinds of inoculum: chicken manure and cow dung. This study uses an experimental technique for in-vessel composting, with sheep dung serving as the input. An analysis of the C: N ratio, pH, temperature, and moisture content was performed every three days throughout the entire composting cycle, which lasted for 28 days. The compost was partially mixed into the soil to examine the development of plants.
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