Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences ›› 2025, Vol. 66 ›› Issue (8): 2015-2024.DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250305

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Study on the effects of different thermophilic microorganisms on high-temperature composting of pig manure

WANG Yafei1,2(), WANG Jingbang2, GUO Rui2, ZHU Fengxiang2, ZHANG Tao2, HONG Chunlai2, YAO Yanlai2,*()   

  1. 1. College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, Zhejiang
    2. Institute of Environment,Resources and Soil Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang
  • Received:2025-04-26 Online:2025-08-11 Published:2025-09-04

Abstract:

High-temperature composting of biomass waste materials such as livestock and poultry manure to prepare organic fertilizer is the main utilization method of livestock and poultry manure. Thermophilic microorganisms can significantly enhance composting efficiency. However, current research remains limited regarding the effects of different thermophilic microbial strains and their combinations on livestock manure composting. This study systematically investigated the impacts of single or compound inoculations of thermophilic bacteria on pig manure composting. Three thermophilic strains (Ureibacillus thermosphaericus Z2-1, Ureibacillus sp. Z4-4, and Geobacillus proteiniphilus H3-1) were employed to establish seven treatment groups and one control group (CK) for high-temperature composting experiments. The results demonstrated that all microbial inoculations elevated composting temperature, reduced nitrogen loss, and improved seed germination rate of final products. Notably, treatment G inoculated with the three-strain consortium achieved the highest temperature (77.2 ℃) and longest duration above 70.0 ℃ (5 days), enhancing harmless efficiency. Besides, microbial activities promoted organic matter degradation, the organic matter content of treatment G decreased the most, and the total nitrogen content decreased the least, indicating a better nitrogen retention effect. The germination index (GI) values of all treatments exceeded 80.0% at the end of composting, with treatment G reaching 100.1%, higher than CK (85.6%). Additionally, the compound inoculated with the bacterial agent compounded from three thermophilic bacteria increased the relative abundance of Bacillota in the compost community, accelerating organic matter decomposition. These findings indicate that compound thermophilic inoculants effectively promote organic matter transformation, enhance compost quality, and improve maturation efficiency in pig manure composting systems.

Key words: pig manure, high-temperature composting, thermophilic microorganisms, microbial community

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