Filter Cake and Vinasse as Fertilizers Contributing to Conservation Agriculture. (30th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prado, Renato de Mello; Caione, Gustavo; Campos, Cid Naudi Silva
• Other Names: White Philip J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Applied and environmental soil science. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-07-30
• Subjects: Soil science -- Periodicals; Soils -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; 631.405
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/581984
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-7667

Abstract

Abstract : Utilising organic residues in agriculture contributes to the conservation of natural resources by recycling carbon and mineral elements. Organic residues produced by the sugar and alcohol agroindustries have great potential for use in conservation agriculture. The production of sugar and alcohol generates large quantities of byproducts, such as filter cake and vinasse, which can be used as soil improvers and substitutes for inorganic phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. However, the use of these residues in agriculture requires specific recommendations for each pedoclimatic condition to prevent environmental damage.