Effects of Food Industry Wastewater Treatment Sludge on Corn Plant Development and Soil Properties

Biyikli M., Dorak S., AŞIK B. B.

POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, vol.29, no.4, pp.2565-2578, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.15244/pjoes/112897
  • Journal Name: POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Central & Eastern European Academic Source (CEEAS), Environment Index, Greenfile, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.2565-2578
  • Keywords: sludge, lime stabilization, agricultural use, soil properties, plant, SEWAGE-SLUDGE, ORGANIC WASTES, PHOSPHORUS, BIOSOLIDS, NITROGEN, AVAILABILITY, ACCUMULATION, AMENDMENT, QUALITY, GROWTH
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, agricultural usage of food industry wastewater treatment plant sludge was researched. Within the scope of our work the study was carried out in field conditions. Before sowing the maize, increasing levels of sludge (0-30-60 and 90 ton ha(-1)) were mixed with the soil. Three times plants were sampled during that period of development and crop harvest. Changes in soil properties caused by sludge application before planting and after harvest and the effect on corn plant growth and mineral content were determined.