Effect of Compost Derived From Decomposed Fruit Wastes by Effective Microorganism (EM) Technology on Plant Growth Parameters of Vigna mungo

Namasivayam, S. Karthick Raja; Bharani, R. S. Arvind

doi:10.4172/2155-6199.1000167

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“…Under DS conditions, the growth and yield of quinoa were significantly improved by applying VC at the rate of 10 t/ha. Previous studies reported that the organic amendment significantly enhanced the growth and yield of crops grown under water limitation, including wheat [ 57 , 58 ], quinoa [ 59 , 60 ], rice [ 61 ], tomato [ 62 ], date palm [ 46 ], and blackgram [ 63 ]. Boutasknit et al [ 64 ] reported that the dual biofertilizers, AMF+VC, enhanced plants’ above- and below-ground systems.…”

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The Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Vermicompost-Based Organic Amendments Enhance Soil Fertility, Growth Performance, and the Drought Stress Tolerance of Quinoa

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Boutasknit

Anli

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The present study aimed to determine the effects of biostimulants on the physicochemical parameters of the agricultural soil of quinoa under two water regimes and to understand the mode of action of the biostimulants on quinoa for drought adaptation. We investigated the impact of two doses of vermicompost (5 and 10 t/ha) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi applied individually, or in joint application, on attenuating the negative impacts of water shortage and improving the agro-physiological and biochemical traits of quinoa, as well as soil fertility, under two water regimes (well-watered and drought stress) in open field conditions. Exposure to drought decreased biomass, leaf water potential, and stomatal conductance, and increased malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide content. Mycorrhiza and/or vermicompost promoted plant growth by activating photosynthesis machinery and nutrient assimilation, leading to increased total soluble sugars, proteins, and antioxidant enzyme activities in the leaf and root. After the experiment, the soil’s total organic matter, phosphorus, nitrogen, calcium, and soil glomalin content improved by the single or combined application of mycorrhiza and vermicompost. This knowledge suggests that the combination of mycorrhiza and vermicompost regulates the physiological and biochemical processes employed by quinoa in coping with drought and improves the understanding of soil–plant interaction.

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The Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Vermicompost-Based Organic Amendments Enhance Soil Fertility, Growth Performance, and the Drought Stress Tolerance of Quinoa

Benaffari

Boutasknit

Anli

et al. 2022

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“…Based on previous research, the incorporation of biochar enables the reduction of inorganic nitrogen (N) leaching and promotes the increase in nitrogen (N) retention within the soil (Liu et al, 2017). Besides, the compost usage can enhance the growth parameters of the plant since compost can supply different types of nutrient such as phosphorus, humic acid, potassium, nitrogen and organic carbon to the plant (Namasivayam & Bharani, 2012).…”

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Effects of Biochar and Compost Applications on Soil Properties and Growth Performance of Amaranthus sp. Grown at Urban Community Garden

2021

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Soil quality and fertility deterioration due to the development in urban areas can cause a significant limitation on the yield and sustainability of crops. A field study was done to investigate the effects of biochar and compost application on soil properties and growth performance of Amaranthus sp. grown at urban community garden in Taman Seri Sentosa, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur. The study was organized using the randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five treatments and four replicates. The treatments are T1 (soil only as a control), T2 (soil+fertilizer), T3 (soil+ fertilizer +biochar), T4 (soil+ fertilizer+compost) and T5 (soil+fertilizer+biochar+compost). In this study, the treatment which consists of both biochar and compost gave the significant increases and highest reading of plant height (50.40 cm), number of leaves ( 18), plant leaves width (91.61 mm), chlorophyll content (34.3 µmol/m 2 ), plant fresh weight (1.51 kg), dry weight (11.42 g), soil organic matter (10.25%) and soil organic carbon content (5.95%) compared to other treatments. As a conclusion, the combination biochar and compost give the best effects in enhancing the soil properties and growth performance of Amaranthus sp. grown at urban community garden.

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“…Increasing microbial load using EMs improves the chemical and physical properties of the compost, significantly affecting temperature and decomposition rates during composting, all of which contribute to a sustainable and high-quality final product (Jusoh et al, 2013;Patidar et al, 2013;Zhong et al, 2018). During organic matter composting with EMs, it was possible to verify an increase in the levels of C and N in the compost derived from fruit residues (Raja Namasivayam and Bharani, 2012) and a mixture of rice straw, goat manure, and green residues (Jusoh et al, 2013), as well as an increase in macronutrients in the compost produced from corn by-products (Hendriani et al, 2017). EMs, even when used with a reduced dose of chemical fertilizers, have been described to increase the content of humus and organic carbon in the soil, and to improve its fertility, when compared to the application of chemical fertilizers alone (Sharma et al, 2017).…”

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Increased quality of small-scale organic compost with the addition of efficient microorganisms

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Muscope

Müller

et al. 2021

Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Ambient.

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Substantial quantities solid waste from livestock are potential sources of nutrients for agroecological production on small-scale farms. The processes used to extract these wastes, however, must be capable of eliminating pathogenic microorganisms. We aimed to evaluate composting and vermicomposting processes by inoculating efficient microorganisms at the field scale. We used cattle and sheep manure with the inoculation of efficient microorganisms (EMs) at concentrations of 0, 2, and 4 mL L-1. In vermicomposting experiments, we added Lumbricus rubellus. After the maturation and stabilization phases of the compounds, concentrations of macronutrients, micronutrients, heavy metals, thermotolerant coliforms and Salmonella spp. were measured. We found that composting processes allowed high availability of macronutrients. Vermicomposting, associated with inoculation with 2 mL L-1 EMs, promoted the lowest concentration of thermotolerant coliforms, ensuring greater elimination of pathogens. The compost produced allowed the valuation of waste and use it as a quality organic fertilizer for agroecological production.

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Effect of Compost Derived From Decomposed Fruit Wastes by Effective Microorganism (EM) Technology on Plant Growth Parameters of Vigna mungo

Cited by 12 publications

References 8 publications

The Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Vermicompost-Based Organic Amendments Enhance Soil Fertility, Growth Performance, and the Drought Stress Tolerance of Quinoa

The Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Vermicompost-Based Organic Amendments Enhance Soil Fertility, Growth Performance, and the Drought Stress Tolerance of Quinoa

Effects of Biochar and Compost Applications on Soil Properties and Growth Performance of Amaranthus sp. Grown at Urban Community Garden

Increased quality of small-scale organic compost with the addition of efficient microorganisms

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