International Journal Of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Waste into Agricultural Gold
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Organic Waste Management Techniques:
Research on various techniques for managing organic wastes, including composting, vermicomposting, and anaerobic digestion, aimed at enhancing waste recycling and utilization in agriculture. - Soil Health and Fertility Enhancement:
Studies that investigate how organic amendments from waste contribute to improving soil properties, fertility, and microbial activity, ultimately leading to better crop yields. - Crop Production and Nutrient Management:
Exploration of the impact of different organic wastes on crop growth, nutrient uptake, and productivity, including the use of bio-fertilizers and organic amendments. - Sustainable Agricultural Practices:
Research promoting sustainable agriculture through the recycling of organic waste, addressing environmental concerns and resource efficiency. - Innovative Waste Valorization Strategies:
Development and assessment of novel methods to valorize organic wastes, such as using biostimulants, biochar, and specific microbial inoculants to enhance agricultural outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Bioconversion and Microbial Applications:
There is a growing focus on the use of specific microorganisms for the bioconversion of organic wastes, highlighting the potential of microbial technologies to enhance waste recycling efficiency. - Integration of Organic Waste with Biostimulants:
Recent publications emphasize the synergistic effects of combining organic waste with biostimulants, showcasing new strategies for improving plant growth and soil health. - Circular Economy in Agriculture:
The theme of circular economy is emerging, with research focusing on how organic waste recycling can contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and resource efficiency. - Impact of Organic Amendments on Climate Resilience:
Studies are increasingly examining how organic waste recycling can enhance soil resilience to climate change effects, such as drought and soil degradation. - Advanced Waste Processing Techniques:
Innovative approaches such as using black soldier fly larvae, biochar production, and tailored composting methods are gaining traction as effective strategies for organic waste recycling.
Declining or Waning
- Chemical Fertilizer Comparisons:
Research comparing the effects of organic amendments versus chemical fertilizers is becoming less frequent, as the focus shifts towards purely organic and sustainable practices. - Traditional Waste Recycling Methods:
The exploration of conventional methods of organic waste recycling, such as simple composting without innovative approaches or technologies, is declining in favor of more advanced techniques. - Generalized Waste Characterization:
Studies that provide broad characterizations of organic wastes without specific applications or outcomes are less common, as the journal emphasizes more targeted research with practical implications.
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