Purpose Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major crop grown and consumed in Nigeria but poor soil quality has resulted in low yield. This study assessed the quality of compost produced from agricultural wastes and its impact on the yield of Zea mays L. Method The composting process was carried out on a windrow (2 […]
Purpose Olive mill waste sludge (OMWS) is a solid by-product resulting from olive oil extraction, OMWS is usually left decanting in landfills causing environmental pollution and a significant loss of recyclable organic resources. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of producing an organic amendment through treating OMWS with solar drying (SDy), which is a […]
Purpose Litter decomposition is a biological process resulting from enzymatic activities of microorganisms and influenced in a variety of ways by activities of termites in semi-arid regions. We presented a general model of the decomposition process from litter to carbon sequestration and nitrogen. We aimed at building a termite population growth model which could deal […]
