Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 11
Bio-composting Oil Palm Waste for
Improvement of Soil Fertility
A. W. Gandahi and M. M. Hanafi
Abstract
Sources of bio-compost as agro-industrial wastes includes wide range of
oil palm wastes viz. waste, biomass, palm kernels, empty fruit bunch, mill effluent,
trunk and frond compost. Various composting processes are summarized in brief
with distinct reference of oil-palm composting covering aerated static pile, and co-
composting with earthworms (vermicomposting). However, in-vessel composting
and windrow composting has meritorious advantages in composting. This review
article refers to various significant roles played by microorganisms associated.
Noteworthy study of bio-compost applications and procedures are correspondingly
glosses framework of ecological, economical and agro-ecosystemic benefits.
Keywords
Agro-industrial waste
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Composting process
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Co-composting
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Inorganic
fertilizer
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Organic fertilizer
11.1
Introduction
Plant matter that has been decomposed and recycled for use as a fertilizer or manure
is said to be bio-compost. It is considered as a key ingredient in organic farming for
being full of nutrients required for the growth and development of plants. Bio-com-
post is applied in numerous ways mainly in gardens, landscaping, horticulture, and
agriculture. Simply, the bio-composting is done by piling up wastes in the garden
