0704-883-0675     |      dataprojectng@gmail.com

COMPOSTING OF TANNERY WASTE WITH SAWDUST FOR PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC MANURE

  • Project Research
  • 1-5 Chapters
  • Abstract : Available
  • Table of Content: Available
  • Reference Style: APA
  • Recommended for : Student Researchers
  • NGN 3000

ABSTRACT

The utilisation of tannery waste (TW) in combination with sawdust (SD) as compost manure for agricultural use was studied. The two wastes samples were collected and mixed in the ratios (TW/SD) 1:1, 1:5, 5:1, 1:10 and 10:1, respectively. Composting bin was used during the process. The composting was done for 6 weeks under aerobic condition with frequent turning for proper aeration. Microbiological and physicochemical parameters of the samples (tannery waste and sawdust), experimental soil (SL), as well as the finished compost were determined using standard methods. The microorganisms isolated from the wastes (TW, SD and SL) were species of Bacillus, Escherichia, Micrococcus, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus (bacteria) Aspergillus, Mucor, Tricophyton, Rhizopus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Candida and Saccharomyces (fungi). The resultant compost was obtained 42 days after being composted; it was odourless, stable and had earthly smell. The pH of the matured compost ranged from 7.30 to 8.05 (moderately alkaline), total organic carbon (14.84% to 24.33%), carbon to nitrogen ratio ranged from 10.96 to 31.46, phosphorus content (2.55 to 3.48%), potassium content (0.961 to 2.912%) and heavy metals such as (Cr, Pb, Cd, Zn, Hg, Fe, Mg) were within the permissible limits for matured quality compost. The germination index (emergence) was significantly high (p0.05) different from Amazing organic fertilizer (commercial). The yield of maize was obtained 102 days after planting. The mean yield of maize raised with the compost TW/SD ranged from 0.4±0.05kg to 1.5±0.01kg. The highest yield of 1.5±0.01kg obtained with TW/SD 1:1 was significantly different (p<0.05) from TW/SD 10:1. The results obtained suggest that tannery waste/sawdust compost in the right combination can be applied for the improvement of soil organic matter and boost food production.




FIND OTHER RELATED TOPICS


Related Project Materials

NIGERIA PUBLIC SERVICE, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT ( A CASE STUDY OF NTA CHANNEL 6 ABA)

ABSTRACT

This research is basically focused on the problems of Nigerians public service with Nigeria Television Authorit...

Read more
PREVALENCE OF HIV/AIDS AMONG INTENDING DONORS

ABSTRACT

The Human Immune deficiency Virus(HIV) and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) situation in Nigeria has affected bloo...

Read more
THE INFLUENCE OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS

ABSTRACT: THE INFLUENCE OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS

This research aims...

Read more
EFFECTS OF OFFICE ENVIRONMENT ON SECRETARY’S PRODUCTIVITY

GENERAL PERSPECTIVE

According to Oxford Advance Learners Dictionary, “environment is defined as the natural condit...

Read more
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

Due to the ever-increasing traffic demand, modern societies with well-planned road management systems, and sufficient infrastructures for transport...

Read more
ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SCIENCE AND SCIENCE TEACHING  

ABSTRACT

The investigation focus on the attitude of secondary school students towards science and science teaching; a case study of some...

Read more
AN EVALUATION OF THE ROLE OF NIMASA IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Most recently, in a number of nations, efforts have been made to achieve greate...

Read more
CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN THE LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL RENEWAL

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

All organizations irrespective of their size  exist in an ever changing environment and &nbs...

Read more
ASSESSMENT OF CHILD CARE STRESS AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE STUDYING IN FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

For researchers in various disciplines, the term "stress" has differe...

Read more
INFLUENCE OF NURSERY EDUCATION ON PUPILS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

This work examines the influence of nursery education on pupils’ achievement in English language in prima...

Read more
Share this page with your friends




whatsapp