Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems | Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Original Research

Accepted on 07 Sep 2026

Agronomic performance and soil chemical properties following the application of pelletized compost and vermicompost derived from vineyard pruning residues and sewage sludge in lettuce production

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Maria Cristina Morais
Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves
Lia Dinis
Sandra Pereira
Zélia Branco
Henda Lopes
Tiago Azevedo
Catarina Medeiros
Ana M. Coimbra
João Claro

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

153 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Sep 2026

A simplified compartmental model for assessing nitrogen flows and losses in dairy effluent management systems: evidence from intensive farms in the Po Valley (Italy)

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Giulia Ferronato
Anna Simonetto
Valentina Caprarulo
Elena Scaglia
Gianni Gilioli

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1926333

912 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2026

Microbial composition and agronomic performance of vermicast produced from cow manure amended with holopelagic Sargassum

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Omar Ali
Simran Chadee
Arvinda Bharat
Uddesh Sahadeo
Adana Lutchman
Pragadish Jayaraj
Adesh Ramsubhag
Jayaraj Jayaraman

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1914954

1,058 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Sep 2026

From seaweed to safe digestate: integrating anaerobic digestion and genotoxicity assessment to evaluate digestate quality as an agricultural substrate

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Majdouline Akkari
Aziz Boutafda
Hamza Alaoui
Lamfeddal Kouisni
Mohamed Hafidi
Adil Mazar
Amine Ezzariai

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1874968

1,007 views

Original Research

Accepted on 31 Aug 2026

Single Compost Application Rates for Organic Carbon Retention in Albic Retisols: Field and Model-Based Trials

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Kristina Ivashchenko
Aleksei Dobrokhotov
Dmitry Khoroshaev
Sofia Zhelezova
Sofia Sushko
Dmitry Sokolov
Timur Zhuk
Nadezhda Ananyeva
Mikhail Sevostyanov
Dmitry Demin

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

112 views

Original Research

Accepted on 24 Aug 2026

Characterization of cattle manure-derived biochar and its synergistic effects with inorganic and organic fertilizers on soil properties, microbial community, and forage maize yield

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Yuanfeng Zhao
Ruofei Guan
Jiang Ran
Qingfeng Wang
Hao Deng
Jingrui Zhou
Kaikai Zhang
Nan Jiang

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

181 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Aug 2026

How awe influences the reduction of food waste intention: an empirical study on the antecedent pathways of the norm activation model

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Yang Zhou
Yang Liu

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1907566

1,398 views

Original Research

Accepted on 19 Aug 2026

Community Perceptions of the Dairy Industry and Waste Management Technology Adoption in the United States' Third Largest Dairy Producing State

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Jane Kolodinsky
Soren Newman
Darin Saul
Michelle Tynan

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

361 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2026

Using treated pig slurry as substitute of mineral-P basal fertilization of maize: effects on early plant growth and soil properties

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Paula Alvarenga
Oumaima Hrameche
Miguel Araújo
Amaia Nogales
David Fangueiro
Henrique Ribeiro

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1823309

1,346 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Aug 2026

Performance, fruit quality, and shelf life of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) grown using charred and uncharred eggshells

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Faith Oluwatobi Okunlola
Christopher Muyiwa Aboyeji
Aruna Olasekan Adekiya
Wutem Sunny Ejue

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1875962

1,800 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jul 2026

Province-scale screening identifies differentiated agricultural residue pathways for climate and air pollution mitigation in Indonesia

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Dudi Iskandar
Jung-Seok Yang
Nugroho Adi Sasongko
Fensa Eka Widjaya
Sang Min Kim
Soo Hyun Park
Ju Young Lee

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1914597

1,627 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Jul 2026

Enhancing the feed value of cassava residue through solid-state fermentation with poly-γ-glutamic acid–producing Bacillus subtilis and its feeding effects

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Caizhi Wei
Wenshan Cai
Liyun Du
Ruixue Huang
Peixin Deng
Junlin Sun
Fanglan Ge
Wei Li

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1887346

1,743 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Jul 2026

Comparative evaluation of liquid bio-inputs in compost-fertilized quinoa under inter-Andean valley conditions: beneficial microorganisms enhance yield and profitability

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Máximo Yupa-Quichua
Claudio Palomino
Tatiana Condori
Susan Alarcón
Lorena E. Romero-Chávez
Rolando Bautista
Richard Solórzano

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1888827

1,695 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jul 2026

Divergent climate impacts of alternative feed ingredients in Chinese pig production

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Bochao Hou
Zejun He

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1841174

2,050 views

Systematic Review

Published on 10 Jul 2026

Circular economy in action: analysis of research hotspots and emerging trends on agri-food waste and soil health

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Udo Emmanuel Ahuchaogu
Temitope Ebenezer Adebayo
Chukwudi Nwaogu
Bridget E. Diagi
Okwudili John Ugwu
Modupeola A. O. Chukwudi
Gizachew Ayalew Tiruneh
Vivian Akoto-Adjepong
Mauricio Roberto Cherubin

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1859238

1,942 views

Systematic Review

Published on 10 Jul 2026

Geographic and thematic imbalance in household food waste research (2011–2025): a CiteSpace-based scoping review

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Tonglu Li
Renfeng Ma
Guanmin Qiao

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1877195

1,780 views

Editorial

Published on 06 Jul 2026

Editorial: Upscaling bioplastics—modification strategies, upcycled agro-food side streams, and end-of-life aspects

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Rakesh Kumar Gupta

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1907282

1,332 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Jul 2026

Determinants of compost quality across 12 agroecological zones of Peru: the role of regional organic waste and climatic conditions

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Nilton Hermoza
Uriel Aldava
Luis Ortíz
Claudio Palomino
Santiago Altamirano
Ulises Collavino
Ruddy Ore
Luis Reza
Nander Calle
Yerly Marquito Peña López

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1837350

2,628 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Jul 2026

Partial replacement of mineral nitrogen with vermicompost supports crop productivity and soil fertility in carbon depleted soils

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Giovanna Marta Fusco
Ida Di Mola
Raffaele Lugubre
Lucia Ottaiano
Eugenio Cozzolino
Fulvio Trasacco
Petronia Carillo
Biagio Morrone
Mauro Mori

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1870554

1,837 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Jun 2026

Grape pomace-gelatin alternative material with application in disposable cutlery: characterization, consumer perception and economic feasibility

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Linneth Alejandra Paredes-Zitacuaro
Magdalena Mendoza-Sanchez
Eric Leonardo Huerta-Manzanilla
Ma Sandra Hernandez-Lopez
Aldo Amaro-Reyes
Angel Ramon Flores-Sosa

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1853574

1,933 views

Original Research

Published on 25 May 2026

Determination of the optimal substrate ratio during co-digestion of poultry manure with fruit and vegetable waste for biomethane production: bloemfontein case study

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

A. S. Ayantokun
T. S. Matambo
C. Rashama
R. Nkuna
I. Van der Merwe
J. A. Van Niekerk

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1743696

2,189 views

Original Research

Published on 20 May 2026

Mitigated nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions in the composting of tail vegetables by co-application of biochar and complex microbial agents: performance and microbial mechanisms

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

Shuangshuang Li
Xiangwei You
Xiao Wang
Yiqiang Li
Xueyang Yu
Yan Li
Yanmin Yue
Xingsheng Yin
Jiantao Liu
Yang Zhang

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1816287

3,193 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 07 May 2026

Sustainable nutrient bioformulations derived from floral waste for improving growth performance of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

K. B. Lochana
C. Sibi Pirasaath
N. B. Mahil
Pathi Prathyusha
Daniel Raphael
Theivasigamani Parthasarathi

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1794603

1,718 views

Review

Published on 23 Apr 2026

An overview of conventional and emerging aspects of compost: quality indicators for agricultural uses, emerging contaminants and technological innovations

in Waste Management in Agroecosystems

María Pilar Bernal

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1785912

2,670 views
1 citation

249 articles

articles

Agronomic performance and soil chemical properties following the application of pelletized compost and vermicompost derived from vineyard pruning residues and sewage sludge in lettuce production

A simplified compartmental model for assessing nitrogen flows and losses in dairy effluent management systems: evidence from intensive farms in the Po Valley (Italy)

Microbial composition and agronomic performance of vermicast produced from cow manure amended with holopelagic Sargassum

From seaweed to safe digestate: integrating anaerobic digestion and genotoxicity assessment to evaluate digestate quality as an agricultural substrate

Single Compost Application Rates for Organic Carbon Retention in Albic Retisols: Field and Model-Based Trials

Characterization of cattle manure-derived biochar and its synergistic effects with inorganic and organic fertilizers on soil properties, microbial community, and forage maize yield

How awe influences the reduction of food waste intention: an empirical study on the antecedent pathways of the norm activation model

Community Perceptions of the Dairy Industry and Waste Management Technology Adoption in the United States' Third Largest Dairy Producing State

Using treated pig slurry as substitute of mineral-P basal fertilization of maize: effects on early plant growth and soil properties

Performance, fruit quality, and shelf life of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) grown using charred and uncharred eggshells

Province-scale screening identifies differentiated agricultural residue pathways for climate and air pollution mitigation in Indonesia

Enhancing the feed value of cassava residue through solid-state fermentation with poly-γ-glutamic acid–producing Bacillus subtilis and its feeding effects

Comparative evaluation of liquid bio-inputs in compost-fertilized quinoa under inter-Andean valley conditions: beneficial microorganisms enhance yield and profitability

Divergent climate impacts of alternative feed ingredients in Chinese pig production

Circular economy in action: analysis of research hotspots and emerging trends on agri-food waste and soil health

Geographic and thematic imbalance in household food waste research (2011–2025): a CiteSpace-based scoping review

Editorial: Upscaling bioplastics—modification strategies, upcycled agro-food side streams, and end-of-life aspects

Determinants of compost quality across 12 agroecological zones of Peru: the role of regional organic waste and climatic conditions

Partial replacement of mineral nitrogen with vermicompost supports crop productivity and soil fertility in carbon depleted soils

Grape pomace-gelatin alternative material with application in disposable cutlery: characterization, consumer perception and economic feasibility

Determination of the optimal substrate ratio during co-digestion of poultry manure with fruit and vegetable waste for biomethane production: bloemfontein case study

Mitigated nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions in the composting of tail vegetables by co-application of biochar and complex microbial agents: performance and microbial mechanisms

Sustainable nutrient bioformulations derived from floral waste for improving growth performance of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.

An overview of conventional and emerging aspects of compost: quality indicators for agricultural uses, emerging contaminants and technological innovations