title: Bioconversion of eucalyptus bark waste into soil conditioner.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Prathista Industries Ltd, Secunderabad, India.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kothari
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism; D001711:Biotransformation; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D005052:Eucalyptus / Q000378:metabolism*; D005658:Fungi / Q000378:metabolism; D012987:Soil; D018505:Waste Management
chemical_list: D012987:Soil