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Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio of the Combination of Feed stocks Prepared for Composting of Parthenium Hysterophorus Weed

Satish Kumar Ameta, Rakshit Ameta, Deeksha Dave and Suresh C. Ameta

Many parameters play an important role in composting process such as moisture, aeration, type of raw material used, temperature, C/N ratio, etc. A desired C/N ratio of feedstock is required for getting good quality compost in comparatively limited time and therefore, a right combination of the raw material should be blended for preparing a perfect recipe for composting. Different combinations were prepared using different organic wastes such as Parthenium, cow dung, wheat straw, charcoal powder, sawdust, etc. in different proportions. C/N ratio of the different organic wastes such as Parthenium as well as different combinations has been reported. The results of this study are helpful in maintaining the desired C/N ratio of the feedstock while preparing the compost.