Katheem Kiyasudeen

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How to measure total or individual amino acid concentration in a solid sample?

I would like to measure concentration of amino acids in my solid samples. It's generally a quantification method to evaluate their presence in terms of concentration as whole (like crude protein...

03 April 2017 2,498 3 View

What are the optimal conditions to breed earthworms for vermicomposting?

I would like to know the basic requirements and factors involved in raising earthworms successfully through vermicomposting process. To be more specific, I would like to know about the exact range...

31 March 2015 2,392 14 View

Pre-treatment of fresh cow dung: does it need covering?

I would like to know how to pre-treat fresh cow dung to feed earthworms or to be considered as manure. As cow dung undergoes natural degradation, covering them could faster the process or leaving...

14 October 2014 3,617 7 View

What are the conventional quality parameters for the cattle manure?

Conventional quality parameters that are usually used in expressing the quality of the solid manure. Any advanced techniques available? What are the conventional categories which are taken into...

30 September 2014 9,887 10 View

Can an acid digested manure sample using Kjeldahl digestor be used for AAS or ICP elemental analysis?

Normally Gehardt Kjeldahl digester is used for digesting powdered samples using H2S04, 15% NaOH and a Kjeldahl catalyst for crude protein analysis. I would like to know whether I can digest my...

24 September 2014 9,014 17 View

Do you have protocols and references for performing proximate analysis of fresh cow dung?

Currently I'm performing proximate analysis of fresh cowdung samples. I have preserved the samples and I would like to perform Proximate analysis (pH, EC, Crude protein, Moisture, Ash, Volatile...

03 September 2014 569 5 View