Bioconversion of eucalyptus bark waste into soil conditioner.
An optimized protocol for the bioconversion of eucalyptus bark was devised. It comprised: (i) mechanical reduction in bark size to 0.5-3.0 cm, (ii) moistening to 60-65%, (iii) fortification with ligninase-rich fungus Volvariella sp. (S-1) and 2% urea and (iv) maintenance of this composting mix under aerobic and ambient condition for 14-15 weeks. The resulting bark soil conditioner (BSC) was an easily crumbling, reddish brown biomass, with physico-chemical and microbial properties which would enrich soil fertility/productivity.
Yadav
K R
KR
Prathista Industries Ltd, Secunderabad, India.
Sharma
R K
RK
Kothari
R M
RM
D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism; D001711:Biotransformation; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D005052:Eucalyptus / Q000378:metabolism*; D005658:Fungi / Q000378:metabolism; D012987:Soil; D018505:Waste Management
D012987:Soil