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January to March 2026 Article ID: NSS9643 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:8 Download: 2 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Bioconversion of Kitchen Waste into Biofertilizers Using Microorganisms
Dr. Ragini Sikarwar
Assistant Professor, Govt. Home Science PG Lead College Narmadapuram (M.P.)
Abstract: The increase in cooking waste that must be disposed of results from rapid urbanization and population growth and waste disposal systems that fail to manage the generated waste. The study aimed to find the most effective microbes that could decompose organic kitchen waste while enhancing its value for agricultural purposes.
Researchers needed to collect and categorize kitchen waste materials which contained food waste and vegetable peelings before they could apply microbial solutions that combined fungal and bacterial cultures for kitchen waste treatment. The researchers maintained total control of all environmental factors which included humidity and temperature and ventilation during their bioconversion experiments that took place in a controlled environment. The finished product analysis showed an increase in nitrogen and phosphorus and potassium nutrient levels while organic waste decreased during the process.
The findings demonstrate that microbial activity plays a crucial role in both enhancing organic matter decomposition and maintaining the stability of processed materials. The research shows that using microbes to convert waste is a good long-term way to manage waste. This method allows nutrients to be recycled by reducing waste and supporting sustainable farming, which helps protect the environment.
Keywords:Kitchen Waste Bioconversion, Microbial Decomposition, Biofertilizer Production, Organic Waste Management, Sustainable Agriculture etc.
