Production of compost from marine waste: evaluation of the product for use in ecological agriculture

Autor:	S. Seoane Labandeira, Marta Illera-Vives, M. E. López-Mosquera
Rok vydání:	2013
Předmět:	chemistry.chemical_classification Compost Amendment Plant Science Aquatic Science engineering.material Pulp and paper industry Windrow Nutrient Agronomy chemistry Bark (sound) engineering Environmental science Phytotoxicity Organic matter Aeration
Zdroj:	Journal of Applied Phycology. 25:1395-1403
ISSN:	1573-5176 0921-8971
DOI:	10.1007/s10811-013-9997-3
Popis:	The sea contains large amounts of resources that are sometimes considered as waste. Such material includes the waste generated by the fish-processing industry and seaweed that is washed up on shores. In this study, these waste products were windrow composted, along with pine bark as a source of carbon and aeration. The final mix proportions were 20 % seaweed, 20 % fish waste, and 60 % pine bark (v/v). After 10 weeks, stable, well-structured, hygienic compost, which was rich in organic matter and nutrients and had a low metal content, was obtained. Tests for maturity, hygiene, and phytotoxicity, along with a detailed physical and chemical characterization, showed that this compost can be used as an organic amendment and/or growth substrate for use in ecological agriculture. The only limiting feature was the high salinity, which could easily be lowered prior to composting the material.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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