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A (2013) Microbiological features and bioactivity of a fermented manure product (preparation
500) used in biodynamic agriculture. J Microbiol Biotech 23:644–651
Girija D, Deepa K, Xavier F, Antony I, Shidhi PR (2013) Analysis of cow dung microbiota—a
metagenomic approach. Indian J Biotechnol 12:372–378
Güllert S, Fischer MA, Turaev D, Noebauer B, Ilmberger N, Wemheuer B, Grundhoff A (2016)
Deep metagenome and metatranscriptome analyses of microbial communities affiliated with
an industrial biogas fermenter, a cow rumen, and elephant feces reveal major differences in
carbohydrate hydrolysis strategies. Biotechnol Biofuels 9(1):121
Gulshan AB, Saeed HM, Javid S, Meryem T, Atta MI, Amin-ud-Din M (2013) Effects of animal
manure on the growth and development of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). J Agri Bio Sci
8(3):213–219
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systems. World Bank technical paper (No. PB-86-194750/XAB). International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (USA)
Haukioja E, Ossipov V, Koricheva J, Honkanen T, Larsson S, Lempa K (1998) Biosynthetic origin of
carbon-based secondary compounds: cause of variable responses of woody plants to fertilization.
Chemoecol 8:133–139
Hollmann M, Knowlton KF, Hanigan MD (2008) Evaluation of solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus
excretion models for lactating dairy cows, american dairy science association. J Dairy Sci
91:1245–1257
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mitigation strategies. Archaea 1–11
Huws SA, Chiariotti A, Sarubbi F, Carfì F, Pace V (2012) Effects of feeding Mediterranean buffalo
sorghum silage versus maize silage on the rumen microbiota and milk fatty acid content. J Gen
Appl Microbiol 58:107–112
Ikpe FN, Powell JM (2002) Nutrient cycling practices and changes in soil properties in the croplivestock farming systems of western Niger Republic of West Africa. Nut Cyc Agroeco 62(1):37–
45
Inuwa AB, Maryam YA, Arzai AH, Hafsat YB, Kawo AH, Usman AU, ... Ibrahim KH (2017)
Distribution of culturable endophytic bacteria in lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus). Bayero
Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 10(1):95–98.
Jawale SA, More SD, Zade KK, Arbad BK (2009) Effect of dung, urine and slurry of different farm
animals on yield and quality of spinach. Inter J Agri Sci 5(2):445–447
Jin Y, Liang X, He M, Liu Y, Tian G, Shi J (2016) Manure biochar influence upon soil properties,
phosphorus distribution and phosphatase activities: a microcosm incubation study. Chemosphere
142:128–135
Ju XT, Xing GX, Chen XP, Zhang SL, Zhang LJ, Liu XJ (2009) Reducing environmental risk
by improving N management in intensive Chinese agricultural systems. Proc Natl Acad Sci
106:3041–3046
Kala DR, Rosenani AB, Fauziah CI, Thohirah LA (2009) Composting oil palm wastes and sewage
sludge for use in potting media of ornamental plants. Malays J Soil Sci 13:77–91
Kalita M, Bharadwaz M, Dey T, Gogoi K, Dowarah P, Unni BG, Saikia I (2015) Developing novel
bacterial based bioformulation having PGPR properties for enhanced production of agricultural
crops. Indian J Exp Biol 53:56–60
Karungi J, Ekbom B, Kyamanywa S (2006) Effects of organic versus conventional fertilizers on
insect pests, natural enemies and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris. Agri Ecosys Environ 115:51–55
Katzen S (1978) U.S. Patent No. 4,078,094. U.S. Patent Trademark Office, Washington, DC
S. Dhiman et al.
three cropping systems in vertisols of semi-arid tropics, dry matter yield, nodulation, chlorophyll
content and enzyme activity. Biores Technol 95(1):85–93
Giannattasio M, Vendramin E, Fornasier F, Alberghini S, Zanardo M, Stellin F, Concheri G,
Stevanato P, Ertani A, Nardi S, Rizzi V, Piffanelli P, Spaccini R, Mazzei P, Piccolo A, Squartini
A (2013) Microbiological features and bioactivity of a fermented manure product (preparation
500) used in biodynamic agriculture. J Microbiol Biotech 23:644–651
Girija D, Deepa K, Xavier F, Antony I, Shidhi PR (2013) Analysis of cow dung microbiota—a
metagenomic approach. Indian J Biotechnol 12:372–378
Güllert S, Fischer MA, Turaev D, Noebauer B, Ilmberger N, Wemheuer B, Grundhoff A (2016)
Deep metagenome and metatranscriptome analyses of microbial communities affiliated with
an industrial biogas fermenter, a cow rumen, and elephant feces reveal major differences in
carbohydrate hydrolysis strategies. Biotechnol Biofuels 9(1):121
Gulshan AB, Saeed HM, Javid S, Meryem T, Atta MI, Amin-ud-Din M (2013) Effects of animal
manure on the growth and development of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). J Agri Bio Sci
8(3):213–219
Gunnerson CG, Stuckey DC (1986) Anaerobic digestion: principles and practices for biogas
systems. World Bank technical paper (No. PB-86-194750/XAB). International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (USA)
Haukioja E, Ossipov V, Koricheva J, Honkanen T, Larsson S, Lempa K (1998) Biosynthetic origin of
carbon-based secondary compounds: cause of variable responses of woody plants to fertilization.
Chemoecol 8:133–139
Hollmann M, Knowlton KF, Hanigan MD (2008) Evaluation of solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus
excretion models for lactating dairy cows, american dairy science association. J Dairy Sci
91:1245–1257
Hook SE, Wright ADG, McBride BW (2010) Methanogens: methane producers of the rumen and
mitigation strategies. Archaea 1–11
Huws SA, Chiariotti A, Sarubbi F, Carfì F, Pace V (2012) Effects of feeding Mediterranean buffalo
sorghum silage versus maize silage on the rumen microbiota and milk fatty acid content. J Gen
Appl Microbiol 58:107–112
Ikpe FN, Powell JM (2002) Nutrient cycling practices and changes in soil properties in the croplivestock farming systems of western Niger Republic of West Africa. Nut Cyc Agroeco 62(1):37–
45
Inuwa AB, Maryam YA, Arzai AH, Hafsat YB, Kawo AH, Usman AU, ... Ibrahim KH (2017)
Distribution of culturable endophytic bacteria in lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus). Bayero
Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 10(1):95–98.
Jawale SA, More SD, Zade KK, Arbad BK (2009) Effect of dung, urine and slurry of different farm
animals on yield and quality of spinach. Inter J Agri Sci 5(2):445–447
Jin Y, Liang X, He M, Liu Y, Tian G, Shi J (2016) Manure biochar influence upon soil properties,
phosphorus distribution and phosphatase activities: a microcosm incubation study. Chemosphere
142:128–135
Ju XT, Xing GX, Chen XP, Zhang SL, Zhang LJ, Liu XJ (2009) Reducing environmental risk
by improving N management in intensive Chinese agricultural systems. Proc Natl Acad Sci
106:3041–3046
Kala DR, Rosenani AB, Fauziah CI, Thohirah LA (2009) Composting oil palm wastes and sewage
sludge for use in potting media of ornamental plants. Malays J Soil Sci 13:77–91
Kalita M, Bharadwaz M, Dey T, Gogoi K, Dowarah P, Unni BG, Saikia I (2015) Developing novel
bacterial based bioformulation having PGPR properties for enhanced production of agricultural
crops. Indian J Exp Biol 53:56–60
Karungi J, Ekbom B, Kyamanywa S (2006) Effects of organic versus conventional fertilizers on
insect pests, natural enemies and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris. Agri Ecosys Environ 115:51–55
Katzen S (1978) U.S. Patent No. 4,078,094. U.S. Patent Trademark Office, Washington, DC