Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Under regulated and
controlled conditions
can be used for
production of
lignocellulolytic
microbes
With genetically
engineered strains
can be used as an
excellent source for
consolidated
bioprocessing
An excellent
source for isolation
of thermophilic
and
lignocellulolytic
microbes
Conversion of waste
materials into
bioethanol as biofuel
and use of residue as
humus provides high
economic output
COMPOSTING
OF
AGRICULTURAL
RESIDUES
Potential for
sequestration of
carbon in
agricultural soils
Improvement in soil
quality and water
retention capacity of
irrigational soils
Potential for
reduction of GHG
emissions from fossil
fuels by providing
renewable energy
Reduction in the use of
chemical fertilizers and
pesticides by replacing
with organic compost
(humus)
Fig. 6.2
Economic and ecological advantages of composting of agricultural residues
reduced use of pesticides (avoiding emissions associated with their production) and
improved tilth and workability (less consumption of fuels).
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to express their gratitude to Rhodes University for
granting A.B. a Rhodes University Postdoctoral Fellowship.
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