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Bouhia Y, Hafidi M, Ouhdouch Y, Soulaimani A, Zeroual Y, Lyamlouli K. Microbial intervention improves pollutant removal and semi-liquid organo-mineral fertilizer production from olive mill wastewater sludge and rock phosphate. J Environ Manage 2024; 354:120317. [PMID: 38387346 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Olive mill wastewater sludge (OMWS) represents a residual pollutant generated by the olive oil industry, often stored in exposed evaporation ponds, leading to contamination of nearby land and water resources. Despite its promising composition, the valorization of OMWS remains underexplored compared to olive mill wastewater (OMW). This study aims to identify potent native microbial species within OMWS suitable for bioremediation and its transformation into a high-value organic fertilizer. The microbial screening, based on assessing OMWS tolerance and phosphate solubilization properties in vitro, followed by a singular inoculation using a mixture of OMWS and rock phosphate (RP). Identification of FUN 06 (Galactomyces Geotrichum), a fungal species, employed as an inoculant in the treatment of sterile OMWS supplemented with RP. Results demonstrate that fungal inoculation notably diminished OMWS phytotoxicity while enhancing its physicochemical parameters, nutrient concentrations, and removal of toxic organic compounds by up to 90% compared to the control, and enhances plant growth, offering a sustainable approach to tackle environmental concerns. Additionally, metataxonomic analysis unveiled FUN 06's propensity to enhance the presence of microbial species engaged in pollutant degradation. However, higher RP dosage (10%) appeared to adversely affect bioprocess efficiency, suggesting a potential dose-related effect. Overall, FUN 06, isolated from OMWS evaporation ponds, shows promise for effective bioremediation and sustainable reuse. In fact, our results indicate that targeted microbial inoculation stands as an effective strategy for mitigating pollutants in OMWS, facilitating its conversion into a nutrient-rich organo-mineral fertilizer suitable for direct use, promoting its beneficial reuse in agriculture, thereby presenting a promising avenue for olive oil waste management.
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Affiliation(s)
- Youness Bouhia
- Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, Labeled Research Unit CNRST N°4 Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University UCA, Marrakesh, 40000, Morocco.
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- Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, Labeled Research Unit CNRST N°4 Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University UCA, Marrakesh, 40000, Morocco; African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI), College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), Laayoune, 70000, Morocco
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- Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, Labeled Research Unit CNRST N°4 Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University UCA, Marrakesh, 40000, Morocco; African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI), College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), Laayoune, 70000, Morocco
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- Agricultural Innovation and Technology Transfer Center (AITTC), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir, 43150, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), Ben Guerir, 43150, Morocco
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Bouhia Y, Hafidi M, Ouhdouch Y, Lyamlouli K. Olive mill waste sludge: From permanent pollution to a highly beneficial organic biofertilizer: A critical review and future perspectives. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 259:114997. [PMID: 37210993 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Olive mill wastewater sludge (OMWS) is a by-product of the olive extraction process that is attracting substantial attention due to its extremely hazardous effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. OMWS is a product of the common disposal method of olive oil mill wastewater (OMWW) that accumulates in evaporation ponds. It is estimated that approximately 10 × 106 m3 of OMWS is generated worldwide each year. OMWS is characterized by its significantly variable physicochemical properties and organic pollutant constituents, such as phenols and lipids, which are dependent upon the environmental features of the receiving ponds. Nonetheless, many related studies have recognized the biofertilizer potential of this sludge owing to its high mineral nutrient and organic matter load. OMWS exhibits promising valorization potential in several fields, including agriculture and energy production. Compared to those of OMWW, studies of OMWS are still lacking concerning its composition and characteristics, which are necessary for the future implementation of efficient valorization strategies. The main purpose of this review paper is to fill the gap that exists in the literature by providing a critical analysis of the available data on OMWS production, distribution, characteristics, and properties. Additionally, this work sheds light on important factors affecting OMWS properties, including the variability of the indigenous microbial communities regarding bioremediation. Finally, this review addresses the current and future valorization routes, from detoxification to the development of promising applications in agriculture, energy, and the environment, which could have significant socioeconomic implications for low-income Mediterranean countries.
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- Youness Bouhia
- Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, labeled Research Unit CNRST N°4 Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco; AgroBioSciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University UM6P, Benguerir 43150, Morocco.
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- Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, labeled Research Unit CNRST N°4 Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco; AgroBioSciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University UM6P, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, labeled Research Unit CNRST N°4 Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco; AgroBioSciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University UM6P, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University UM6P, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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Bouhia Y, Hafidi M, Ouhdouch Y, El Boukhari MEM, El Fels L, Zeroual Y, Lyamlouli K. Microbial Community Succession and Organic Pollutants Removal During Olive Mill Waste Sludge and Green Waste Co-composting. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:814553. [PMID: 35265049 PMCID: PMC8899611 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.814553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Olive mill wastewater sludge (OMWS) is the main by-product of the olive industry. OMWS is usually dumped in landfills without prior treatment and may cause several eco-environmental hazards due to its high toxicity, which is mainly attributed to polyphenols and lipids. OMWS is rich in valuable biocompounds, which makes it highly desirable for valorization by composting. However, there is a need to understand how microbial communities evolve during OMWS composting with respect to physicochemical changes and the dynamics of pollutant degradation. In this study, we addressed the relationship between microbial community, physicochemical variations and pollutants degradation during the co-composting of OMWS and green wastes using metagenomic- and culture-dependent approaches. The results showed that in raw OMWS, Pichia was the most represented genus with almost 53% of the total identified fungal population. Moreover, the bacteria that dominated were Zymobacter palmae (20%) and Pseudomonas sp. (19%). The addition of green waste to OMWS improved the actinobacterial diversity of the mixture and enhanced the degradation of lipids (81.3%) and polyphenols (84.54%). Correlation analysis revealed that Actinobacteria and fungi (Candida sp., Galactomyces sp., and Pichia manshurica) were the microorganisms that had the greatest influence on the composting process. Overall, these findings provide for the first time some novel insights into the microbial dynamics during OMWS composting and may contribute to the development of tailored inoculum for process optimization.
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- Youness Bouhia
- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Agrosciences and Environment, Labelled Research Unit-CNRST N°4, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco.,Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, AgroBioSciences Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Agrosciences and Environment, Labelled Research Unit-CNRST N°4, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco.,Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, AgroBioSciences Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Agrosciences and Environment, Labelled Research Unit-CNRST N°4, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco.,Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, AgroBioSciences Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Agrosciences and Environment, Labelled Research Unit-CNRST N°4, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco.,Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, AgroBioSciences Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Agrosciences and Environment, Labelled Research Unit-CNRST N°4, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco
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- Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, AgroBioSciences Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco
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El Boukhari MEM, Barakate M, Choumani N, Bouhia Y, Lyamlouli K. Ulva lactuca Extract and Fractions as Seed Priming Agents Mitigate Salinity Stress in Tomato Seedlings. Plants (Basel) 2021; 10:plants10061104. [PMID: 34070914 PMCID: PMC8230233 DOI: 10.3390/plants10061104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The present study investigates the effect of Ulva lactuca extract as seed-priming agent for tomato plants under optimal and salinity stress conditions. The aims of this experiment were to assess the effect of seed priming using Ulva lactuca extract in alleviating the salinity stress tomato plants were subjected to, and to find out the possible mechanism of actions behind such a positive effect via means of fractionation of the crude extract and characterization. Salinity application decreased the plant biomass and altered different physiological traits of tomato. However, the application of Ulva lactuca methanol extract (ME) and its fractions (residual fraction (RF), chloroform fraction (CF), butanol fraction (BF), and hexane fraction (HF)) at 1 mg·mL-1 as seed priming substances attenuated the negative effects of salinity on tomato seedlings. Under salinity stress conditions, RF application increased the tomato fresh weight; while ME, RF, and HF treatments significantly decreased the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration and antioxidant activity in tomato plants. The biochemical analyses of Ulva lactuca extract and fractions showed that the RF recorded the highest concentration of glycine betaine, while the ME was the part with the highest concentrations of total phenols and soluble sugars. This suggests that these compounds might play a key role in the mechanism by which seaweed extracts mitigate salinity stress on plants.
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- Mohammed El Mehdi El Boukhari
- Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University (UM6P), AgroBioScience, Benguerir 43150, Morocco; (M.E.M.E.B.); (M.B.); (Y.B.)
- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University (UM6P), AgroBioScience, Benguerir 43150, Morocco; (M.E.M.E.B.); (M.B.); (Y.B.)
- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences-Green Process Engineering (CBS-GPE), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir 43150, Morocco;
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- Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University (UM6P), AgroBioScience, Benguerir 43150, Morocco; (M.E.M.E.B.); (M.B.); (Y.B.)
- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, AgroSciences and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Biodiversity and Plant Sciences Program, Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University (UM6P), AgroBioScience, Benguerir 43150, Morocco; (M.E.M.E.B.); (M.B.); (Y.B.)
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