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The Influence of Agricultural Residues and Horse Manure on Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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Zoology and Entomology

Abstract

Animal droppings are essential for agriculture because they are rich in organic matter and nutrients that support plant growth. The application and management of manure from domestic animals is essential for the sustainability of agricultural practices. Nevertheless, diseases and unbalanced nutrient contents in unprocessed manure can seriously endanger the environment and public health. This study examines the physical, chemical, bacteriological, and faunal diversity of fresh and decomposing horse dung mixed with agricultural waste. The mixture was analysed on the first day of the composition process and repeated eight months before field application. Frequent assessments of fresh and mature manure have been conducted to monitor faunal diversity. In addition, a light trap was used for an entire year to count the most common scarab species (Phyllanthus excavatus). The levels of faecal coliform bacteria and Streptococcus, total nitrogen, accessible phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, and carbon decreased in the mature manure mixture. Other measurements indicating a notable increase included total viable heterotrophic bacteria and Actinomyces, as well as total potassium, available nitrogen, and total phosphorus. The fresh mixture contained many insect species, including various species of ants, cockroaches, immature fly stages, earwigs, beetles, and woodlice. In contrast, woodlice and multiple stages of scarab species dominated the mature mixture. A high prevalence of the scarab Phyllognathus excavatus was observed, especially in October and November. Exploring the role of terrestrial biota and associated microflora on soil fertility and nutrient cycling dynamics is crucial for sustainable agricultural practices.

DOI

10.21608/aunj.2024.334814.1103

Keywords

compost, Soil bacteria, dung beetle, Phyllognathus excavatus, Abundance

Authors

First Name

Adel

Last Name

A. Fatah

MiddleName

Mamoun

Affiliation

Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

Email

adelmamoun23@gmail.com

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First Name

Shereen

Last Name

Elbanna

MiddleName

M

Affiliation

Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia

Email

shelbana@gmail.com

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Gamal

MiddleName

M

Affiliation

Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Sham University, Cairo 11566, Egypt

Email

gnasser@sci.asu.edu.eg

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First Name

Jenan

Last Name

Alharbi

MiddleName

S

Affiliation

Kuwait, Public Authority for applied education and training, College of basic education

Email

js.alharbi@paaet.edu.kw

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Orcid

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First Name

Samy

Last Name

Zalat

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.

Email

samysinai@hotmail.com

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Volume

54

Article Issue

1

Related Issue

52460

Issue Date

2025-01-01

Receive Date

2024-11-11

Publish Date

2025-01-01

Page Start

181

Page End

208

Print ISSN

2812-5029

Online ISSN

2812-5037

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https://aunj.journals.ekb.eg/article_399929.html

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2,242

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Publication Title

Assiut University Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research

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https://aunj.journals.ekb.eg/

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The Influence of Agricultural Residues and Horse Manure on Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil

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Created At

28 Dec 2024