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Potential impacts of using sewage sludge biochar on the growth of plant forest seedlings / Potenciais impactos do uso de biocarvão de lodo de esgoto no crescimento de mudas de especies florestais
Silva, Maria Isidoria; Mackowiak, Cheryl; Minogue, Patrick; Reis, Alessandra Ferreira; Moline, Ederlon Flavio da Veiga.
Affiliation
  • Silva, Maria Isidoria; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica. São Cristovão. BR
  • Mackowiak, Cheryl; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica. São Cristovão. BR
  • Minogue, Patrick; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica. São Cristovão. BR
  • Reis, Alessandra Ferreira; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica. São Cristovão. BR
  • Moline, Ederlon Flavio da Veiga; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica. São Cristovão. BR
Ciênc. rural ; 47(1): 20160064, 2017. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-797927
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Sewage sludge has long been successfully used in the production of nursery plants; however, some restriction may apply due to its high pathogenic characteristics. The process of charring the organic waste significantly reduces that undesired component and may be as effective as the non-charred residue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sewage sludge biochar on the growth and morphological traits of eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus grandis L.) seedlings, and compare results with those observed when using uncharred sewage sludge. Treatments were arranged in a completely randomized design, in a 2 x 2 factorial scheme, with four replications. Charred and non-charred sewage sludge were tested with and without NPK addition. A control treatment was also evaluated. Ten weeks old eucalyptus seedlings were transferred to the pots and grew for eight weeks. Chlorophyll content, plant height and stem diameter were measured at 0, 30 and 60 days after transplant. Shoot and root biomass were measured after plant harvest. Dickson Quality Index was calculated to evaluate the overall quality of seedlings. Biochar was effective in improving the seedlings quality, and had similar effects as the non-charred waste. Therefore, sewage sludge biochar has the potential to improve the process of production of forest species seedlings and further reduce the environmental risks associated with the use of non-charred sewage sludge.
RESUMO
RESUMO O lodo de esgoto tem sido usado com sucesso há muito tempo na produção de mudas de espécies florestais em viveiro. Contudo, algumas restrições se aplicam devido às suas características patogênicas. O processo de carbonização desse resíduo orgânico reduz significativamente esse componente, resultando num material que pode ser tão efetivo quanto a matéria prima original. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito do biocarvão de lodo de esgoto no crescimento e nos parâmetros morfológicos de mudas de eucalipto ( Eucalyptus grandis L.), e comparar os resultados com aqueles observados para as mudas tratadas com lodo de esgoto. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 2 x 2, com quatro repetições. O lodo de esgoto, carbonizado e não carbonizado, foi testado com e sem a adição de adubação NPK. Um tratamento controle foi avaliado também. Mudas de eucalipto com 10 semanas foram transferidas para vasos contendo os tratamentos, onde cresceram por 60 dias. Teor de clorofila, altura da planta e diâmetro do coleto foram avaliados aos 0, 30 e 60 dias. A biomassa da parte aérea e da raiz foi avaliada após a colheita. O índice de qualidade de Dickson foi calculado para avaliar a qualidade geral das mudas. O biocarvão foi eficiente em melhorar a qualidade das mudas e seu efeito foi similar ao do lodo de esgoto. Portanto, esse biocarvão tem o potencial de melhorar o processo de produção de mudas de espécies florestais em viveiro, e pode ainda reduzir os riscos ambientais associados ao uso de lodo de esgoto.


Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3.9 Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene / Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil Database: LILACS Type of study: Controlled clinical trial Language: English Journal: Ciênc. rural Journal subject: Science / Environmental Health Year: 2017 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Sergipe/BR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3.9 Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene / Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil Database: LILACS Type of study: Controlled clinical trial Language: English Journal: Ciênc. rural Journal subject: Science / Environmental Health Year: 2017 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Sergipe/BR
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