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BIOFUMIER [1 record]

Record 1 1981-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
CONT

The biogas-biomanure process (...). In this process, bagasse, cane trash, press mud, boiler ash, and cane yard sweeping can be actively fermented under controlled conditions resulting rapidly in a combustible gaseous mixture of a 65 percent methane and 35 percent carbon dioxide called biogas. In addition, a manure is formed which is rich in nutrients and humus, and which has received favorable response compared to fertilizer or farm yard manure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
CONT

Comparaison entre l'apport dû à un fumier ordinaire et un fumier ayant subi une fermentation méthanique suivie d'un compostage (biofumier).

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