The reaction of ninhydrin with primary amino groups to form the purple dye now called
Ruhemann's purple (RP) was discovered by Siegfried Ruhemann in 1910. In addition …

Application of organic amendments has been proposed as a strategy for the management of
diseases caused by soilborne pathogens. However, inconsistent results seriously hinder …

The growth of the agri-food industry has resulted in a strong increase in its sludge
generation. This type of waste is often produced in high amounts, concentrated in certain …

Finished compost should be both stable (resistant to decomposition) and mature (ready for a
particular end-use) so that it can safely be packaged and transported, and not cause …

Compost extract or “compost tea” is a liquid extract of compost obtained by mixing compost
and water for a defined period of time. Compost tea contains nutrients and a range of …

In order to evaluate the hydrothermal treatment (HTT) in enhancing compost stability and
maturity of lignocellulosic agricultural residues, a bin-scale (90 L) composting of rice straw …

Biological [dynamic respiration index (DRI); chemical humification indexes: humification
index (HI), degree of humification (DH) and humification rate (HR); and thermoanalytical …

Many alternatives for the proper disposal of horticultural plant wastes have been studied,
and composting is one of the most attractive due to its insignificant environmental impact …

This book provides information essential to students taking courses in biotechnology as part
of environmental sciences, environmental management, or environmental biology programs …

Sewage sludge treatment and disposal remains a challenging problem. Composting of
sewage sludges is gaining increasing attention due to its cost-effectiveness, operation …