Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2593-9173
ISSN: 2593-9173
Mohamed S Abd El Razik
Egypt
Research Article
Detoxification of Olive-mill Solid Waste and its Probable Application as Organic Fertilizer
Author(s): Salama M El-Darier, Hoda A Ahmed, Mohamed S Abd El Razik and Eman Salah Allam M
Salama M El-Darier, Hoda A Ahmed, Mohamed S Abd El Razik and Eman Salah Allam M
Despite the phytotoxicity of olive-mill solid waste (OMSW) due to its high polyphenols content, OMSW have fertilizer characteristics, which make it a potential source for organic fertilization. Composting of OMSW treatment process was conducted in this study to eliminate the phytotoxicity and solve the environmental impact of this waste. Recycling of OMSW was carried out via composting of six batches of trials using equal proportions of OMSW, cow manure (C) and wheat straw (W). The treatment process was performed at two time intervals (two and five months), after each one, the recipient species (Vicia faba L.) was planted. The results showed the efficiency of composting in reducing OMSW original toxicity after two months than five months. The germination percentage and the plumule and radicle lengths of V. faba showed a significant improvement when the OMSW was composted with C at dif.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2471-2728.1000154