Abstract

ROMERO-MENDEZ, Mauricio Jesús et al. Characterization of a bokashi-type compost made from different manure source and its effect on fodder corn production. Revista bio ciencias [online]. 2022, vol.9, e1368.  Epub Apr 12, 2024. ISSN 2007-3380.  https://doi.org/10.15741/revbio.09.e1368.

This work aimed to characterize the fermentation process and physicochemical and organic characteristics of bokashi made with ovine, bovine, and pork manure, and to assess its efficiency as an organic fertilizer in the production of green fodder and dry matter, dry matter yield, and stalk:leaf:grain ratio of corn for silage, and to compare such yield when adding chemical fertilizer and without adding chemical fertilizer. No differences were found in fermentation time between manure sources; however, bokashi made with sheep manure presented a greater number of desirable physicochemical and organic characteristics. Green and dry matter forage production and dry matter yield were similar between sheep bokashi and chemical fertilizer. Leaf and grain proportions were statistically higher in corn fertilized with sheep bokashi, compared to the rest of the treatments, so it is concluded that the use of bokashi made with sheep manure as fertilizer for the production of corn for silage, can be a viable option to replace the use of agrochemicals without affecting the yield, for its higher production of grain and leaf, it is suggested as a good forage to obtain high-quality silage.

Keywords : Chemical análisis; Fermentation; Yield; Temperature.