Effect of Differently Matured Composts from Willow on Growth and Development of Lettuce

Soil amendments from peats, brown coals and composts produced from segregated biodegradable waste or biomass from fallow land can increase soil fertility and improve soil productivity. The aim of the study was to determine the possibility of using willow (Salix viminalis L.) biomass composts as a su...

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Published in:Agronomy (Basel) 2022-01, Vol.12 (1), p.175
Main Authors: Bekier, Jakub, Jamroz, Elżbieta, Sowiński, Józef, Adamczewska-Sowińska, Katarzyna, Kałuża-Haładyn, Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerobic conditions
Agricultural production
Biodegradability
Biodegradable materials
Biodegradable wastes
Biodegradation
Biomass
Carbon
Composting
Composts
Environmental impact
Experiments
Fallow land
Fertilization
fertilizing value
Germination
Horticulture
Lettuce
maturity
Nitrogen
pH effects
Phosphorus
Soil amendment
Soil fertility
Soil improvement
Substrates
Vegetation
willow
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Summary:Soil amendments from peats, brown coals and composts produced from segregated biodegradable waste or biomass from fallow land can increase soil fertility and improve soil productivity. The aim of the study was to determine the possibility of using willow (Salix viminalis L.) biomass composts as a substrate component in horticulture. The objects of the research were composts produced from willow carried out in a pile under aerobic conditions. The addition of hay and mineral nitrogen (Nmin) was used to improve process efficiency. In order to verify the type and determine fertilizing value, basic chemical parameters were analyzed (pH, total contents of C, N and P) and a pot experiment was established to analyze the germination and growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Changes in pH, an increase in total nitrogen content (TN), phosphorus (TP) and a decrease in TOC was observed in the investigated samples. Results of the experiment showed that the highest yield was obtained from the pots with the mixture of willow, hay and Nmin. Matured composts significantly stimulated the germination and growth of the test plants. It can be concluded that the addition of hay and Nmin significantly improved composting process and increased the fertilizing value of the investigated composts.
ISSN:2073-4395
2073-4395
DOI:10.3390/agronomy12010175