Bioconversion of food waste into organic fertilizer using Chaetomium globosum (F-323) mycelium

This study addresses pressing contemporary issues stemming from the rising proportion of food waste in municipal solid waste (MSW), coupled with low crop yields and a limited variety of agricultural crops. A comprehensive approach is proposed to tackle these challenges, centered on employing microbial biotransformation of plant waste. The bioconversion process generates an organic biofertilizer possessing a suite of properties promising for agricultural applications. The study's practical significance lies in developing an innovative method for plant waste disposal while simultaneously producing valuable organic fertilizer, which can potentially enhance crop yields and expand the range of agricultural crops.