The Evaluation Of Composted Food Waste Effects In Conserving And Enhancing Growth Performance Of Azolla Pinnata

Hissham, Nur Fatin Nabila and Kadir, Aeslina Abdul and Sarani, Noor Amira and Hassan, Mohd Ikhmal Haqeem and Fadel, Muhamad Fahmi Aiman and Mazlan, Siti Nurnajiha (2024) The Evaluation Of Composted Food Waste Effects In Conserving And Enhancing Growth Performance Of Azolla Pinnata. International Journal Of Conservation Science, 15 (1). pp. 685-698.

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Abstract

Compost has a significant conservation benefit for soils by increasing organic matter levels and enhancing soil fertility, thus positively influencing plant growth. This study aims to evaluate the impacts of utilizing different types of composted food waste to improve the growth performance of Azolla Pinnata. Composting mixed food waste (MFW), vegetable waste (VW), and fruit waste (FW) was conducted using the Takakura Composting Method, incorporating effective microorganisms (EM). Analysis of pH, temperature, moisture content, nutrient content (TN, TP, K), and heavy metal concentrations were done throughout the 30- day composting process. The Germination Index (GI) and Compost Quality Index (CQI) were employed to evaluate compost quality and phytotoxicity levels. Results demonstrated that all composted food waste samples met the criteria for high-quality compost, except for slight residual phytotoxicity observed in FW (GI of 79.3%). Notably, the integration of Azolla Pinnata with composted food waste significantly influenced the growth performance (biomass, relative growth rate and doubling time), with the most substantial enhancements of doubling time achieved using MFW treatments (1.94 days), followed by FW (2.02 days) and VW (2.07 days). This research underscores the potential for Azolla Pinnata integrated with composted food waste as a chemical-free fertilizer, offering promise for conservation efforts and sustainable agricultural practices.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Compost; Organic fertilizer; Food waste; Vegetable waste; Fruit waste; Azolla Pinnata; Growth
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment > FKAAB
Depositing User:	Mr. Mohamad Zulkhibri Rahmad
Date Deposited:	24 Apr 2025 00:59
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 01:00
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/12317

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