Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations
In organic soil fertility management, rock phosphate (RP) is gaining momentum as an acceptable phosphorus source, though much of this P is not bioavailable for plant uptake, particularly in igneous RP. This study evaluated the nutrient solubilization, biodegradation and heavy metal concentration whe...
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| author | Lushian Tapiwa Mupondi Pearson Nyari Stephano Mnkeni Pardon Muchaonyerwa Hupenyu Allan Mupambwa |
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| description | In organic soil fertility management, rock phosphate (RP) is gaining momentum as an acceptable phosphorus source, though much of this P is not bioavailable for plant uptake, particularly in igneous RP. This study evaluated the nutrient solubilization, biodegradation and heavy metal concentration when cow dung – waste paper mixture amended with increasing rates of igneous RP was vermicomposted with E. fetida. The cow dung was optimized to a C/N ratio of 30 using waste paper and amended with RP to provide 0%; 2%; 4% and 8% of elemental phosphorus on a dry w/w basis. Incorporation of RP at 2% and 8% P enhanced compost biodegradation resulting in a 12% and 22% significantly (P < 0.001) lower final C/N ratio, respectively, compared to the control; together with higher humification parameters. Amending the cow dung – waste paper mixture with 2%, 4% and 8% P as rock phosphate, resulted in a 39%; 50% and 65% more resin extractable P, respectively, relative to the control. Similarly, the bicarbonate extractable P, which represents the bioavailable P fraction, increased consistently by 19%; 28% and 33% following 2%, 4% and 8% RP application, respectively. Though incorporation of RP initially resulted in increased heavy metal levels, reductions of 40%; 35%; 35%; 40% and 45% for Cr, Cu, Cd, Pb and Zn, respectively, were observed in the 8% RP treatment after 8 weeks, due to the presence of earthworms. Vermicomposting with E. fetida significantly reduced heavy metals to levels below the maximum permissible concentration of potentially toxic elements in soils after 8 weeks. This study demonstrates the potential of optimized vermicomposting with igneous RP for generating nutrient rich organic fertilizers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-41c8db9972c84ef3bae893a1426b65852022-12-21T18:51:29ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402018-08-0148e00749Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrationsLushian Tapiwa Mupondi0Pearson Nyari Stephano Mnkeni1Pardon Muchaonyerwa2Hupenyu Allan Mupambwa3Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, P. Bag X1314, Alice, South AfricaDepartment of Agronomy, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, P. Bag X1314, Alice, South Africa; Corresponding author.School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, P. Bag X01, Scottsville, South AfricaSam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre, Sam Nujoma Campus, University of Namibia, P. O. Box 462, Henties Bay, NamibiaIn organic soil fertility management, rock phosphate (RP) is gaining momentum as an acceptable phosphorus source, though much of this P is not bioavailable for plant uptake, particularly in igneous RP. This study evaluated the nutrient solubilization, biodegradation and heavy metal concentration when cow dung – waste paper mixture amended with increasing rates of igneous RP was vermicomposted with E. fetida. The cow dung was optimized to a C/N ratio of 30 using waste paper and amended with RP to provide 0%; 2%; 4% and 8% of elemental phosphorus on a dry w/w basis. Incorporation of RP at 2% and 8% P enhanced compost biodegradation resulting in a 12% and 22% significantly (P < 0.001) lower final C/N ratio, respectively, compared to the control; together with higher humification parameters. Amending the cow dung – waste paper mixture with 2%, 4% and 8% P as rock phosphate, resulted in a 39%; 50% and 65% more resin extractable P, respectively, relative to the control. Similarly, the bicarbonate extractable P, which represents the bioavailable P fraction, increased consistently by 19%; 28% and 33% following 2%, 4% and 8% RP application, respectively. Though incorporation of RP initially resulted in increased heavy metal levels, reductions of 40%; 35%; 35%; 40% and 45% for Cr, Cu, Cd, Pb and Zn, respectively, were observed in the 8% RP treatment after 8 weeks, due to the presence of earthworms. Vermicomposting with E. fetida significantly reduced heavy metals to levels below the maximum permissible concentration of potentially toxic elements in soils after 8 weeks. This study demonstrates the potential of optimized vermicomposting with igneous RP for generating nutrient rich organic fertilizers.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844018309447Agriculture |
| spellingShingle | Lushian Tapiwa Mupondi Pearson Nyari Stephano Mnkeni Pardon Muchaonyerwa Hupenyu Allan Mupambwa Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations Heliyon Agriculture |
| title | Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations |
| title_full | Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations |
| title_fullStr | Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations |
| title_short | Vermicomposting manure-paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation, phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations |
| title_sort | vermicomposting manure paper mixture with igneous rock phosphate enhances biodegradation phosphorus bioavailability and reduces heavy metal concentrations |
| topic | Agriculture |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844018309447 |
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