About this Abstract |
Meeting |
MS&T24: Materials Science & Technology
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Symposium
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Next Generation Biomaterials
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Presentation Title |
Investigation of Compost Effluent from Biomaterials as Bio-Based Agents for Therapeutic Applications in Agriculture |
Author(s) |
Ita E. Uwidia, Esther Ikhuoria, Etinosa Oshodin, Powel Perefagha, Sarah Emmanuel |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ita E. Uwidia |
Abstract Scope |
Evaluation of compost from biowastes as alternatives to inorganic fertilizers for preventing soil deterioration had been studied. In this research, compost effluent from plant materials was analyzed for nutrient levels. The aim was to investigate the therapeutic ability of nutrients in the effluent as alternatives to inorganic fertilizers in agriculture. Results of the analysis revealed decrease in some nutrients as effluent matured. However, values of some nutrients increased steadily while intermittent variations in other nutrients were observed. The study revealed that the effluent contained some nutrients, which would be useful as organic therapeutics for soil treatment and increased plant productivity in agriculture. |