Research Article

Optimization of Bioslurry-Available Plant Nutrients Using T. brownii and Acanthaceae spp. Biocatalysts

Table 6

Variation of total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), total ammoniacal nitrogen (TAN), and nitrogen as free nitrates in bioslurry over the retention period.

SamplesParameterSample days
Day 1Day 7Day 14Day 21Day 28

ControlTKN (g/L)1.850 ± 6.183 ± 11.083 ± 11.433 ± 12.367 ± 
TAN (g/L)6.716 ± 6.816 ± 8.467 ± 9.635 ± 10.803 ± 
Free NO3 (ppm)420.810 ± 421.300 ± 423.010 ± 423.070 ± 424.010 ± 
T. browniiTKN (g/L)1.633 ± 9.100 ± 13.533 ± 13.767 ± 14.350 ± 
TAN (g/L)6.716 ± 10.511 ± 11.971 ± 12.847 ± 14.599 ± 
Free NO3 (ppm)421.360 ± 422.460 ± 424.010 ± 425.610 ± 425.770 ± 
Acanthaceae spp.TKN (g/L)1.633 ± 7.000 ± 11.433 ± 12.367 ± 13.183 ± 
TAN (g/L)7.884 ± 10.803 ± 11.971 ± 13.431 ± 15.767 ± 
Free NO3 (ppm)420.690 ± 422.410 ± 424.170 ± 425.880 ± 427.870 ±