Title:	Phytotechnical performance of leafy vegetables under organic management with fermented agro-industrial composts in Brazil
Authors:	CORDEIRO, A. A. dos S. BERBARA, R. L. L. GUERRA, J. G. M. ANTUNES, L. F. de S. ARAUJO, E. da S. ESPINDOLA, J. A. A. SANTOS, G. da C. R. dos
Affiliation:	ANA AMÉLIA DOS SANTOS CORDEIRO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; RICARDO LUIZ LOURO BERBARA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; JOSE GUILHERME MARINHO GUERRA, CNPAB; LUIZ FERNANDO DE SOUSA ANTUNES, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; EDNALDO DA SILVA ARAUJO, CNPAB; JOSE ANTONIO AZEVEDO ESPINDOLA, CNPAB; GIULIA DA COSTA RODRIGUES DOS SANTOS, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO.
Date Issued:	2025
Citation:	International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, v. 14, n. 4, 142542, 2025.
Description:	Purpose: This study evaluated how fermented agro-industrial bran composts, with or without T. asperellum inoculation, affect soil enzymatic activity and crop performance in successively grown American lettuce and bertalha under organic management at Fazendinha Agroecológica, Brazil. Conclusion: Utilizing regionally available agro-industrial waste, such as passion fruit peel and rice bran, in compost formulations presents an agronomically efficient strategy for enhancing sustainability and reducing monetary costs in organic farming units. Highlights · Fermented composts increased iceberg lettuce yield by up to 83%. · Residual effects on bertalha yield reached up to 67% higher than the control. · T. asperellum did not influence soil microbial activity in this study. · Compost with passion fruit peel and rice bran proved agronomically efficient. · Using agro-industrial waste reduces costs and boosts organic farming sustainability.
NAL Thesaurus:	Trichoderma asperellum Agroecology
Keywords:	Organic fertilizer Bokashi
ISSN:	2251-7715
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.57647/ijrowa-2025-16968
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPAB)