Plantation Crop Wastes: Valorization for Economic Sustainability

Plantation crop residues are a significant waste product of modern horticulture. These residues, derived from numerous plantation crops, such as cocoa, coffee, rubber, tea, areca nuts, palmyra palm, and coconut, are usually left to decompose, leading to environmental degradation, groundwater pollution, and health hazards. However, with the growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices, inn...