INTRODUCTION : –
The problem of poor soil health due to burning of agricultural waste, which reduces fertility, releases harmful gases, and lowers crop productivity. Chemical and physical methods to manage waste are costly and less effective. Composting with microbes is presented as a sustainable solution because it enriches soil organic carbon (SOC), improves fertility, and boosts yields. However, successful composting requires balancing the carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio and maintaining proper temperature and moisture. Azolla and other nitrogen-rich sources can help speed up composting and improve compost quality. The study aims to develop and apply microbial consortia, especially using Azolla, to accelerate waste decomposition, enrich SOC, and promote sustainable agriculture.
DECOMPOSITION PROCESS : –
In this process, we mixed Azolla and dry leaves in a 1:1 ratio (300 g Azolla and 300 g dry leaves), and filled the mixture into a bucket.
