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Impact of Compost Quality on the Fertility of Agricultural Soils: Comparative Study between 24H Compost and Classical Compost in Had Mzoura – Settat – Morocco


Abderrahim Bendaoud, Latifa Mouhir and Abdelmjid Zouahri
Abstract

The study of the fertility of a plot of land located on Had Mzoura, in the area of Settat, showed that the soil is rich in fertilizing elements, notably N, P and K, and that it is slightly poor in terms of organic mixture and carbon content. Since then, it becomes necessary to apply an organic amendment based on mixtures of several materials. On the other hand, the study of the composting parameters of a mixture of different organic materials forming the following two composts: • 1st compost : Organic household waste. • 2nd compost : Agricultural waste (barley, bovine manure, straw ...) Showed that there is not a great difference between the two composts in terms of organic matter content and nutrients. Moreover, and relying on the C / N ratio and the pH value as criteria for assessing the maturity of the composts for our study, it can be said that both composts are ripe and ready for use as organic amendments. Thus, applying the two composts following a well-defined composting plan, will give us an idea of the evolution of soil fertility parameters according to each compost, and so, their contributions in improving fertilization of soils.

Volume 11 | 11-Special Issue

Pages: 637-640

DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V11SP11/20193077