Optimization of watermelon waste as a bulking agent for sustainable co-composting of livestock manures using response surface methodology

• Main Authors: Yusoff, Nurin Arifah, Tee, Tuan Poy, Chin, Nyuk Ling, Mohd Zainudin, Mohd Huzairi, Nayan, Nazri
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112860/1/112860.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112860/; https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1368970/full

Global human population growth has resulted in significant intensive agricultural activity, posing substantial challenges to waste management and environmental conservation. Watermelon waste (WW), chicken manure (CM) and horse manure (HM) are among the main contributors to agricultural waste due to...