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Solid state fermentation: A comparison of aerobic and anaerobic fermenters performance
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Dióxido de carbono
fermentación
microorganismo (tesauros)
abono
mineralización

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Espinoza Reyes, H. V., García Bravo, C., & Herrera Monrroy, S. (2025). Solid state fermentation: A comparison of aerobic and anaerobic fermenters performance. Revista Chapingo Serie Agricultura Tropical, 5, e202509. https://doi.org/10.5154/r.rchsat.2025.05.09

Abstract

Solid-state fermentation (FES by its abbreviation in Spsnish) involves the growth of microorganisms in solid-wet materials to produce enzymes, organic acids, biopesticides, biofuels, among others. Compared to submerged fermentation, this method offers advantages such as: simple culture media, higher volumetric productivity with lower input requirements. Furthermore, it allows the use of agroindustrial waste, reducing costs and contributing to sustainable waste management. The objective of this study was to compare the efficiency of aerobic (biodigester bales) and anaerobic (traditional composting) solid fermenters by quantifying the microbial respiration rate (TRM by its abbreviation in Spanish) using alkaline traps, mineralization rate (TAM by its abbreviation in Spanish), performance, pH and percentage of organic carbon (%CO) of two treatments (one anaerobic and one aerobic fermentation), with four replicates each set in a completely randomized experimental design. The results were analyzed with analysis of variance, Barttled’s test for homogeneity of variance, and Tukey’s comparison of means (P 0.05). Parameter analysis revealed that TAM was significantly higher in anaerobic treatments (1.62 g·d-1) compared to aerobic treatments (0.70 g·d-1). On the other hand, performance was 20% higher in aerobic fermenters compared to anaerobic ones. These results will contribute to optimize FES processes, promoting sustainable waste management practices, and improving the production of quality organic fertilizers.

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