Optimizing biochar addition for vermicomposting: a comprehensive evaluation of earthworms’ activity, N2O emissions and compost quality
oleh: Yupeng Wu, Qinfen Li, Yong Zheng, Xingjun Xiong, Yunfeng Chen, Muhammad Shaaban, Ronggui Hu
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Springer 2023-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Highlights Cattle dung can be effectively managed through vermicomposting Biochar showed both positive and negative effects on earthworms’ performance 5% biochar addition promoted compost quality by stimulating earthworms’ activity Higher doses of biochar were not suitable for vermicomposting Available N and functional genes drove compost quality and N2O emissions Biochar increased AOB but decreased nirS gene numbers in fresh cast of earthworms