Articles tagged with Composts
Researchers have evaluated five materials as partial peat substitutes, finding that coconut fibers and pine bark are the most suitable options. These alternatives performed as well or better than standard Sphagnum peat in terms of plant growth and ornamental quality.
Using earthworms and animal manure, researchers have successfully converted textile mill sludge into a nutrient-rich compost. The composting process changes the physical and chemical properties of the material, making it suitable for plant growth.
Researchers have developed a new strain of bacteria that can convert waste plant fibre into ethanol, providing a potential solution to the UK's transport fuel needs. The process is energy-efficient and uses agricultural waste materials, offering greater environmental benefits than traditional biofuels.
Researchers in India suggest that landfill mining can recover recyclable materials, reduce landfill space, and produce compost. The study found that up to half of material dumped at open stabilized dumpsites could be recovered and reused as compost or daily cover material for landfills.
Scientists at The Institute for Genomic Research have sequenced the genome of Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that can cause human infections. The 28 Mb genome consists of 8 chromosomes with over 10,000 genes, which researchers are now searching to identify unique virulence factors.
A study published in the Journal of Environmental Quality found that compost can reduce lead levels in contaminated soil by 20-38%. This approach has been implemented in pilot programs in Baltimore and East St. Louis, showing promising initial results.
Adding acetone to composting method dissolves chunks of carcinogenic substance, allowing microbes to break it down. Microbial populations thrive under modified conditions, degrading explosive in just one day.
A recycling plan devised by Cornell University students aims to save restaurant scraps from landfills and send them to compost piles, boosting community greenhouse-gardens. Seven restaurants have expressed interest in composting their food scraps, and a pilot study is underway.
Researchers are analyzing the weathering of spent mushroom substrate over three years to assess leaching, organic composition, and nitrogen content. This study aims to improve the environmental sustainability of the mushroom industry by understanding the best ways to reuse this substrate.