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Review on Aquatic Weeds as Potential Source for Compost Production to Meet Sustainable Plant Nutrient Management Needs

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  • D. M. N. S. Dissanayaka

    (Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka)

  • S. S. Udumann

    (Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka)

  • D. K. R. P. L. Dissanayake

    (Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka)

  • T. D. Nuwarapaksha

    (Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka)

  • Anjana J. Atapattu

    (Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka)

Abstract

As a result of the increase in agricultural production and environmental pollution, waste management and disposal are becoming vital. Proper treatments, such as converting abundant bio-mass wastes into beneficial materials, might mitigate the negative effects and convert waste into reusable resources. Aquatic weeds are a significant concern in the majority of water bodies. Their quick growth, rapid ecological adaptations, and lack of natural enemies make these plants invasive, problematic, and challenging to manage over time. Although there are many methods to manage aquatic weeds, composting has been identified as one of the easily adapted and eco-friendly methods for transferring nutrients to the cropping cycle. Their short life cycle, higher biomass yield, higher nutrient compositions, and allelopathic and phytoremediation properties confirm their suitability as raw materials for composting. Most aquatic ecosystems can be maintained in optimum conditions while facilitating maximum benefits for life by identifying and developing proper composting techniques. Studying the ecology and morphological features of aquatic weeds is essential for this purpose. This is an overview of identifying the potential of aquatic weeds as a source of composting, targeting sustainable plant nutrient management while managing weeds.

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  • D. M. N. S. Dissanayaka & S. S. Udumann & D. K. R. P. L. Dissanayake & T. D. Nuwarapaksha & Anjana J. Atapattu, 2023. "Review on Aquatic Weeds as Potential Source for Compost Production to Meet Sustainable Plant Nutrient Management Needs," Waste, MDPI, vol. 1(1), pages 1-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jwaste:v:1:y:2023:i:1:p:17-280:d:1046278
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    1. Modupe Stella Ayilara & Oluwaseyi Samuel Olanrewaju & Olubukola Oluranti Babalola & Olu Odeyemi, 2020. "Waste Management through Composting: Challenges and Potentials," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(11), pages 1-23, May.
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