Urban solid residues in the production of flowers and ornamental plants

  • Lisley Regina de Brito Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR
  • Pérsio Sandir D´Oliveira Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
Keywords: Floriculture, Plant Production, Wastes Recycling.

Abstract

High urbanization in Brazil has increased the production of urban solid wastes, mainly garbage and sewage sludge. Treatment and final disposal of the two residues are difficult to achieve and costly. Agricultural recycling of organic garbage and sewage sludge is an environment-friendly technique and money-saving on condition that pathogens, heavy metals levels, applied doses and application frequencies are under strict control. Their use in the production of flower and ornamental plants decreases environmental and public health risks and production costs when used as manure or soil content.

Author Biographies

Lisley Regina de Brito, Centro Universitário de Maringá - CESUMAR
Pós-Graduado em Planejamento Ambiental no Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR. E-mail: lisley_86@hotmail.com
Pérsio Sandir D´Oliveira, Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
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Published
2010-03-01
Section
Agrobusiness