| Abstract [eng] |
The goal of this work is to address soil degradation by developing fertilizers enriched with organic bio-additives. Intensive agricultural practices contribute to the decline in soil organic matter, which is essential for maintaining soil health. Soil organic matter (SOM) influences key soil properties, including moisture retention, pH balance, nutrient availability, structure, and resistance to erosion. Additionally, SOM serves as an indicator of soil quality and is critical for the ecological stability of the biosphere. As SOM levels decline, soil properties deteriorate: aeration, water absorption, and structural stability decrease, while soil density and surface runoff increase, leading to erosion. Over time, when farming in this way for a longer period of time, the soil seems to die, and in order to maintain crop productivity, the use of mineral fertilizers and pesticides has to be increased. The chemical composition of banana peels was analyzed by employing methods of chemical analysis: the concentration of phosphorus (P2O5) was determined by using the photocolorimetrical method (T70/T80 UV–VIS); the concentration of potassium (K2O) was discovered by employing the marginal solutions method using the flame photometer “PFP–7.” [...]. |
