Composting of banana peelings using Trichoderma harzianum

Date of Publication

1998

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Abstract/Summary

Banana peelings were collected and inoculated with Trichoderma harzianum, and placed in nylon mesh bags. One setup was not inoculated with Trichoderma and served as the control setup. For a period of twelve weeks, weekly analysis of temperature, pH, %C, %N, %P as well as the carbon - nitrogen ratio were done. Results showed that pH for both setups were basic with the treated setups being more basic than the control. Temperature was the same for all setups regardless of the presence of Trichoderma activator. Initial carbon was significantly higher in the treated setups. Both setups were found to have the same rate of carbon decrease. Nitrogen content ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 was detected in the piles during the composting period. Nitrogen was found to increase during composting. Nitrogen content was greater in the untreated setups. Phosphorous was significantly greater in the treated setups and was found to increase in both setups during composting.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU08393

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

47 leaves

Keywords

Compost; Organic fertilizers; Humus; Banana; Waste products; Fungi; Trichoderma

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