2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A
Amending Paenibacillus koreensis YC 300 keratinase-treated chicken feather (PkKTCF) improves soil fertility
Author(s): Sneha MJ, Suneetha P, Kavya G and CS Karigar
Abstract: The poultry industry generates a significant amount of feather waste, which, if not properly managed, can contribute to environmental pollution and waste accumulation. Poultry feathers, rich in nitrogen due to their high protein content, pose a challenge for utilization due to their rigid structure. Traditionally, feather degradation processes like acid hydrolysis and steam pressure cooking destroy amino acids and consume huge amounts of energy. Hence researchers are finding innovative methods for poultry feather waste management. Effective feather utilization can help migrate environmental concerns, reduce waste, and create valuable products such as animal feed, fertilizers, and biodegradable materials. Amending soil with (1% w/w) Treated Chicken Feather Waste (TCFW) supported mung bean growth rates. The plant exhibited increased height, number of leaves, and weight. Overall the TCFW and soil mixture demonstrated fertilizer properties. The findings are suggestive towards proper utilization of poultry feather wastes can play a key role in enriching nitrogen in agricultural farms.
DOI: 10.22271/micro.2025.v6.i2a.236
Pages: 42-47 | Views: 620 | Downloads: 175
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Sneha MJ, Suneetha P, Kavya G, CS Karigar. Amending Paenibacillus koreensis YC 300 keratinase-treated chicken feather (PkKTCF) improves soil fertility. J Adv Microbiol Res 2025;6(2):42-47. DOI: 10.22271/micro.2025.v6.i2a.236
