Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design

Purpose: This research aimed at compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design application. This statistical method was used to identify and evaluate key factors that impact compost quality and determine its optimal levels. Method: Eight experiments were carried out with variables...

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Main Authors: Luis Felipe Ortiz-Dongo, Yerly Mendez-Revollar, Richard Solórzano-Acosta, Sphyros Lastra, Gladys Carrión-Carrera
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Language:English
Published: OICC Press 2024-10-01
Series:International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
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Online Access:https://oiccpress.com/ijrowa/article/view/8141
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author Luis Felipe Ortiz-Dongo
Yerly Mendez-Revollar
Richard Solórzano-Acosta
Sphyros Lastra
Gladys Carrión-Carrera
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description Purpose: This research aimed at compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design application. This statistical method was used to identify and evaluate key factors that impact compost quality and determine its optimal levels. Method: Eight experiments were carried out with variables such as leachate recirculation, Carbon/Nitrogen ratio, manure type, bacterial and fungi incorporation, type of plant material, and compost pile height. Results: Obtained results revealed significant influence of guinea pig manure in compost quality, improving pH and electric conductivity (dS∙m-1) values, as well as its influence on purple corn fresh and dry weight increase. However, the use of guinea pig manure can increase arsenic, mercury, and lead compost levels, but within the range allowed by Peruvian technical standards. Leachate recirculation showed significant effect on compost humidity increase, which decreased its physical quality to not permitted values by Peruvian technical standards. In addition, leachate uses a reduced number of corn leaves, as well as its fresh and dry weight. It was possible to identify optimal conditions to maximize composting process efficiency, through Plackett-Burman’s Design. Conclusion: These findings provide a solid foundation for composting practice's continuous improvement, contributing to high-quality organic fertilizer production more efficiently and sustainably. This study has the potential to guide future research and feasible applications in the agricultural field, favoring more environmentally friendly practices adoption.  Research Highlights • Guinea pig manure positively influences the quality of compost. • The compost produced from guinea pig manure increases the fresh and dry weight of purple corn. • The recirculation of leachate decreases the physical quality of the compost. • The use of leachates reduces the number of leaves of purple corn, as well as its fresh and dry weight. • Guinea pig manure has a higher percentage of nitrogen than cow manure, which results in a greater nutritional contribution for the plant.
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spelling doaj-art-425b5ea8af304a5181972c17ca1f29f22025-02-02T23:18:43ZengOICC PressInternational Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture2195-32282251-77152024-10-0110.57647/ijrowa-v5s1-wz97Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s designLuis Felipe Ortiz-Dongo0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4779-8967Yerly Mendez-Revollar1https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1496-9335Richard Solórzano-Acosta2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3248-046XSphyros Lastra3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9017-0852Gladys Carrión-Carrera4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2572-510XDirección de Supervisión y Monitoreo en las Estaciones Experimentales Agrarias, Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA), Av. La Molina 1981, Lima 15024, PerúDirección de Supervisión y Monitoreo en las Estaciones Experimentales Agrarias, Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA), Av. La Molina 1981, Lima 15024, PerúDirección de Supervisión y Monitoreo en las Estaciones Experimentales Agrarias, Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA), Av. La Molina 1981, Lima 15024, PerúDirección de Supervisión y Monitoreo en las Estaciones Experimentales Agrarias, Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA), Av. La Molina 1981, Lima 15024, PerúFacultad de Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Av. La Molina s/n Lima 12, Perú Purpose: This research aimed at compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design application. This statistical method was used to identify and evaluate key factors that impact compost quality and determine its optimal levels. Method: Eight experiments were carried out with variables such as leachate recirculation, Carbon/Nitrogen ratio, manure type, bacterial and fungi incorporation, type of plant material, and compost pile height. Results: Obtained results revealed significant influence of guinea pig manure in compost quality, improving pH and electric conductivity (dS∙m-1) values, as well as its influence on purple corn fresh and dry weight increase. However, the use of guinea pig manure can increase arsenic, mercury, and lead compost levels, but within the range allowed by Peruvian technical standards. Leachate recirculation showed significant effect on compost humidity increase, which decreased its physical quality to not permitted values by Peruvian technical standards. In addition, leachate uses a reduced number of corn leaves, as well as its fresh and dry weight. It was possible to identify optimal conditions to maximize composting process efficiency, through Plackett-Burman’s Design. Conclusion: These findings provide a solid foundation for composting practice's continuous improvement, contributing to high-quality organic fertilizer production more efficiently and sustainably. This study has the potential to guide future research and feasible applications in the agricultural field, favoring more environmentally friendly practices adoption.  Research Highlights • Guinea pig manure positively influences the quality of compost. • The compost produced from guinea pig manure increases the fresh and dry weight of purple corn. • The recirculation of leachate decreases the physical quality of the compost. • The use of leachates reduces the number of leaves of purple corn, as well as its fresh and dry weight. • Guinea pig manure has a higher percentage of nitrogen than cow manure, which results in a greater nutritional contribution for the plant. https://oiccpress.com/ijrowa/article/view/8141OptimizationCompost qualityPlackett-BurmanOrganic waste
spellingShingle Luis Felipe Ortiz-Dongo
Yerly Mendez-Revollar
Richard Solórzano-Acosta
Sphyros Lastra
Gladys Carrión-Carrera
Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design
International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Optimization
Compost quality
Plackett-Burman
Organic waste
title Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design
title_full Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design
title_fullStr Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design
title_full_unstemmed Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design
title_short Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design
title_sort compost quality optimization through plackett burman s design
topic Optimization
Compost quality
Plackett-Burman
Organic waste
url https://oiccpress.com/ijrowa/article/view/8141
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