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Book Synopsis Composting of EFB of Oil Palm and Their Uses in Plantations by : Kim Huan Lim
Download or read book Composting of EFB of Oil Palm and Their Uses in Plantations written by Kim Huan Lim and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use of empty fruit bunches (EFB) of oil palm for direct field mulching is problematic due to their weight and volume and difficult distribution during rainyseasons. Composting of EFB with various additives (urea, liquid sludge from POME treatment ditches and bacterial starter from decomposing EFB) for a period of about 3 months gave significant volume and weight deduction. Nursery trials on applying the sludge treated EFB compost (at 200-400 g per bag) on selected ornamental plants, cocoa and oil palm seedings, was able to offset about half the normal rate of fertilizers without adverse effects. [Author's abstract].
Book Synopsis Composting for Sustainable Agriculture by : Dinesh K. Maheshwari
Download or read book Composting for Sustainable Agriculture written by Dinesh K. Maheshwari and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic worldwide increase in agricultural and industrial productivity has created severe environmental problems. Soil and groundwater reservoirs have been polluted with pesticides, xenobiotics and agro-chemicals. The global consensus to reduce inputs of chemical pesticides and agrochemical fertilizers, which are perceived at being hazardous by some consumers, has provided opportunities for the development of novel, benign sustainable crop management strategies. The future of agricultural depends upon our ability to enhance the productivity without damage to their long-term production potential. One of the strategies is the application of effective microbial products beneficial for both farmers and ecosystems. This kind of approach can ensure both ecological and economic sustainability. Soil microbial populations are immersed in framework of interactions, which are known to affect plant fitness and soil quality. For betterment of life of human being, improved quality and variety of products are formed due to versatile action of different group of microorganisms, Microbes are able to degrade solid waste material into compost which is a mixture of decayed organic matter, manure etc. Incomplete microbial degradation of organic waste where the microbial process varies aerobic to anaerobic form is stated as compost, if added to soil improves plant growth and development. The biological activities and microbial metabolism in the soil contribute to alter its mixture and fertility. Incorporation of organic remain in the form of compost is known to influence favourably the physio-chemical and biological properties of soil. The beneficial activities bestowed upon plants by compost utilization are multifaceted, hence most promising alternatives for achieving sustainable agricultural production. An increased awareness on compost has led to their use in agricultural concern. Contents in the present book will comprised various chapters on the role of beneficial bacteria in the composting process. The application is depicted to achieve the attainable productivity besides, in disease management and suppressiveness of organisms of phytopathogenic in nature. Significance of the compost elicits certain responses e.g. soil reclamation, soil fertility, soil health and disease management exhibit due to quality compost amendment in soil. It serves as low cost prospective option for sustainable crop production and protection.
Book Synopsis Waste Management in the Palm Oil Industry by : Phaik Eong Poh
Download or read book Waste Management in the Palm Oil Industry written by Phaik Eong Poh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the technological developments that are currently being researched or implemented in the management of palm oil industrial waste. After introducing the plantation and milling processes, the book focuses on the wastes generated solely from plantation and milling activities, as reducing waste from these two sectors will enhance the overall sustainability of the entire palm oil industry eco-system. It then evaluates the sustainability of current practices and elaborates on technological developments in the two sectors, before critically assessing options to treat wastes generated from the plantation and milling process. To properly contextualise the work, it also includes a section on socio-economical sustainability, as well as an industrial case study. A valuable resource for academics interested in the evolution of sustainable waste management strategies within this industrial context, the book also appeals to practitioners in the field who wish to improve the sustainability of their particular plantation or mill.
Book Synopsis Microbial Ecology of Leaves by : John H. Andrews
Download or read book Microbial Ecology of Leaves written by John H. Andrews and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leaf surface or phyllosphere is a major habitat for microorganisms. Microbes on or within leaves play important roles in plant ecology, and these microbes can be manipulated to enhance plant growth or reduce plant disease. This book presents a number of critical reviews by internationally recognized experts on the microbial ecology of leaves. Topics include methods of assessment of microbial populations on leaf surfaces, leaves as reservoirs of ice nucleation phenomenon, and leaves as microbial habitats in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. The book will be of interest to students and scientists in numerous disciplines, including botany, aerobiology, meteorology, ecology, agriculture, and microbiology.
Book Synopsis Sustainability of Biofuel Production from Oil Palm Biomass by : Keat Teong Lee
Download or read book Sustainability of Biofuel Production from Oil Palm Biomass written by Keat Teong Lee and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book evaluates and discusses the main sustainability challenges encountered in the production of biofuel and bio-products from oil palm biomass. It starts off with the emphasis on oil palm production, oil palm products recovery and oil palm wastes utilization. The simultaneous production of these bio-products for sustainable development is discussed. This is followed by the key factors defining the sustainability of biofuel and bio-product production from oil palm biomass. The environmental issues including ecological, life cycle assessment and environmental impact assessment of oil palm plantation, milling and refining for the production of biofuels and bio-products are presented. Socio-economic and thermodynamic analysis of the production processes are also evaluated using various sustainability assessment tools such as exergy. Lastly, methods of improving biofuel production systems for sustainable development are highlighted.
Book Synopsis Sustainable Technologies for the Oil Palm Industry by : Dominic C.Y. Foo
Download or read book Sustainable Technologies for the Oil Palm Industry written by Dominic C.Y. Foo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reports the latest research and successful industrial case studies on sustainable technologies in the oil palm industry, ranging from plantation, processing to waste handling. It covers the latest developments on harvesting, refining, nanomaterial production, aviation biofuel, biomass supply chain and waste treatment and handling. This book is a continuation of a previously published Springer book 'Green Technologies for the Oil Palm Industry' and is intended for industrial practitioners and academics interested in sustainable technologies for palm oil milling processes.
Book Synopsis Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas by : Florin-Constantin Mihai
Download or read book Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas written by Florin-Constantin Mihai and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book points out that rural regions need proper attention at the global level concerning solid waste management sector where bad practices and public health threats could be avoided through traditional and integrated waste management routes. Solid waste management in rural areas is a key issue in developing and transitioning countries due to the lack of proper waste management facilities and services. The book further examines, on the one hand, the main challenges in the development of reliable waste management practices across rural regions and, on the other hand, the concrete solutions and the new opportunities across the world in dealing with municipal and agricultural wastes. The book provides useful information for academics, various professionals, the members of civil society, and national and local authorities.
Book Synopsis The Effect of EFB-compost Application on Oil Palm Under Terrace Planting by : Zulkornain Abu Hassan
Download or read book The Effect of EFB-compost Application on Oil Palm Under Terrace Planting written by Zulkornain Abu Hassan and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oil Palm written by R. H. V. Corley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oil palm is the world's most valuable oil crop. Its production has increased over the decades, reaching 56 million tons in 2013, and it gives the highest yields per hectare of all oil crops. Remarkably, oil palm has remained profitable through periods of low prices. Demand for palm oil is also expanding, with the edible demand now complemented by added demand from biodiesel producers. The Oil Palm is the definitive reference work on this important crop. This fifth edition features new topics - including the conversion of palm oil to biodiesel, and discussions about the impacts of palm oil production on the environment and effects of climate change alongside comprehensively revised chapters, with updated references throughout. The Oil Palm, Fifth Edition will be useful to researchers, plantation and mill managers who wish to understand the science underlying recommended practices. It is an indispensable reference for agriculture students and all those working in the oil palm industry worldwide.
Book Synopsis Management and Utilization of Agricultural and Industrial Wastes by : Swee Hock Goh
Download or read book Management and Utilization of Agricultural and Industrial Wastes written by Swee Hock Goh and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Biotechnology for Agro-Industrial Residues Utilisation by : Poonam Singh-Nee Nigam
Download or read book Biotechnology for Agro-Industrial Residues Utilisation written by Poonam Singh-Nee Nigam and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residues from agriculture and the food industry consist of many and varied wastes, in total accounting for over 250 million tonnes of waste per year in the UK alone. Biotechnological processing of these residues would allow these waste products to be used as a resource, with tremendous potential. An extensive range of valuable and usable products can be recovered from what was previously considered waste: including fuels, feeds and pharmaceutical products. In this way Biotechnology can offer many viable alternatives to the disposal of agricultural waste, producing several new products in the process. This book presents up-to-date information on a biotechnology approach for the utilisation of agro-industrial residues, presenting chapters with detailed information on materials and bioconversion technology to obtain products of economic importance: The production of industrial products using agro-industrial residues as substrates The biotechnological potential of agro-industrial residues for bioprocesses Enzymes degrading agro-industrial residues and their production Bioconversion of agro-industrial residues. Written by experts in Biotechnological processing of Agro-Industrial Residues, this book will provide useful information for academic researchers and industry scientists working in biotechnology, waste management, agriculture and the food industry.
Book Synopsis Soil Health Management for Plantation Crops by : George V Thomas
Download or read book Soil Health Management for Plantation Crops written by George V Thomas and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014) by : Nor Azizah Yacob
Download or read book Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014) written by Nor Azizah Yacob and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers selected science and technology papers that were presented at the 2014 Regional Conference of Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014). The bi-annual Conference is organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia. The papers address a broad range of topics including architecture, life sciences, robotics, sustainable development, engineering, food science and mathematics. The book serves as a platform for disseminating research findings, as a catalyst to inspire positive innovations in the development of the region. The carefully-reviewed papers in this volume present research by academicians of local, regional and global prominence. Out of more than 200 manuscripts presented at the conference by researchers from local and foreign universities and institutions of higher learning, 64 papers were chosen for inclusion in this publication. The papers are organized in more than a dozen broad categories, spanning the range of scientific research: • Engineering• Robotics• Mathematics & Statistics• Computer & Information Technology• Forestry• Plantation & Agrotechnology• Sports Science & Recreation• Health & Medicine• Biology• Physics• Food Science• Environment Science & Management• Sustainable Development• Architecture The book provides a significant point of reference for academics, researchers and students in many fields who need deeper research.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Biorefinery Research and Technology: Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals by : Virendra Bisaria
Download or read book Handbook of Biorefinery Research and Technology: Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals written by Virendra Bisaria and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oil Palm written by R. H. V. Corley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oil palm is the world's most valuable oil crop. Its production has increased over the decades, reaching 56 million tons in 2013, and it gives the highest yields per hectare of all oil crops. Remarkably, oil palm has remained profitable through periods of low prices. Demand for palm oil is also expanding, with the edible demand now complemented by added demand from biodiesel producers. The Oil Palm is the definitive reference work on this important crop. This fifth edition features new topics - including the conversion of palm oil to biodiesel, and discussions about the impacts of palm oil production on the environment and effects of climate change – alongside comprehensively revised chapters, with updated references throughout. The Oil Palm, Fifth Edition will be useful to researchers, plantation and mill managers who wish to understand the science underlying recommended practices. It is an indispensable reference for agriculture students and all those working in the oil palm industry worldwide.
Book Synopsis Development of Effective Composting Process by Fungal Mixed Culture Using Oil Palm Waste by : Noor Mohammad
Download or read book Development of Effective Composting Process by Fungal Mixed Culture Using Oil Palm Waste written by Noor Mohammad and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palm oil production is a major agricultural industry in Malaysia, in which oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) and palm oil mill effluent (POME) are considered as major waste products. These waste products create environmental hazards and entail high disposal costs every year. Composting is a biologically based process which is practiced to stabilize the organic matter for soil improvement (producing compost) and to protect the environment from the detrimental effects of these waste materials. The study was carried out for the composting process of EFB and POME using potential filamentous fungi based on their compatibility with optimized process parameters in the tray-type bioreactor. Six filamentous fungal strains/isolates such as Aspergillus niger F44 (A), Trichoderma viride F26 (Tv), Trichoderma reesei RUT C-30 (Tr), Penicillium sp. (P), Basidiomycete M1 (M1) and Panus tigrinus M609RQY (IMI 398363) (M6) were tested to find their mutual growth in the laboratory on potato dextrose agar (PDA) as a growing media. The compatibility study showed that only three combinations of T. viride F26 and Penicillium sp (Tv/P), T. viride F26 and Basidiomycete M1 (Tv/M1), and T. reesei RUT C-30 and P. tigrinus M609RQY (Tr/M6) had compatible interactions among fifteen combinations. Furthermore, A. niger F44 and T. viride F26 (A/Tv), A. niger F44 and T. reesei RUT C-30 (A/Tr), T. viride F26 and T. reesei RUT C-30 (Tv/Tr), and Penicillium sp. and P. tigrinus M609RQY (P/M6) were partially compatible. A batch study was carried out to optimize four process parameters such as particle sizes (1, 2, 3, 5 mm), pH (4 to 7), mix ratio (1:1 to 1:3) of substrates (EFB and POME) and supplementary nutrient (non food cassava starch) in terms of electrical conductivity (EC), protein content, organic matter (OM) and C/N ratio. In the optimization study, particle size of 2 mm EFB was the most suitable for microbial growth (highest protein of 85 g/kg) and faster degradation (lowest C/N ratio of 16) among other sizes. Substrates ratio of 1:3 and pH 5.0 were found to be favorable for the process through faster degradation (C/N ratio is almost 17 at the end of both runs) and microbial growth (highest protein growth of around 130 g/kg). Moreover, non-food cassava (NFC), used as supplementary nutrients for initial microbial growth (0 to 2%, w/w), did not have significant effects on the composting. Finally, an effective composting process was developed for a lab-scale bioreactor based on the optimized study using compatible mixed culture fungal system and compared with the control (without fungal treatment). A higher decrease of organic matter (OM), almost 3% was achieved in fungal treated system (FTS) and that was almost double of the control. The lowest C/N ratio recorded was about 17 and the maximum fungal growth in terms of soluble protein content was 128.82 g/kg. The germination index (GI) reached 116%. Furthermore, the maximum activity of ligninase enzyme found was 25.95 U/g and it was only 13.54 U/g in the control. The highest cellulase activity recorded was 0.975 U/g but it reached 0.335 U/g in the control.
Book Synopsis Waste Treatment in the Biotechnology, Agricultural and Food Industries by : Lawrence K. Wang
Download or read book Waste Treatment in the Biotechnology, Agricultural and Food Industries written by Lawrence K. Wang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and its sister book (Volume 1 ) of the Handbook of Environmental Engineering (HEE) series have been designed to serve as a mini-series covering waste treatment in biotechnology, agricultural and food industries . It is expected to be of value to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, to designers of sustainable biological resources systems, and to scientists and researchers. The aim of these books is to provide information on bio-environmental engineering, and to serve as a basis for advanced study or specialized investigation of the theory and analysis of various agricultural and natural resources systems. Volume 2 covers topics on: (a) application of secondary flotation-filtration and coagulant recycle for improvement of a pulp mill primary waste treatment facility; (b) management of solid and hazardous wastes; (c) microbial enzymes for wastewater treatment; (d) a multi-criteria approach to appropriate treatment technology selection for water reclamation; (e) chemicals used in agriculture: hazards and associated toxicity issues; (f) biochar for adsorptive removal of pharmaceuticals from environmental water; (g) treatment of palm oil mill effluent; (h) treatment and management of solid waste by incineration; (i) technologies for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from industrial effluents and/or potable water sources; (j) treatment of healthcare waste.
