Effects of vermicomposts on growth and marketable fruits of field-grown tomatoes, peppers and strawberries

Arancon, Norman Q.; Edwards, C. A.; Bierman, Peter M.; Metzger, James D.; Lee, Stephen; Welch, Christie

doi:10.1078/0031-4056-00251

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“…The benefits of vermicompost to field crops are well documented [66] and are often attributed to its large nutrient potential, content of humified molecules possessing hormone-like activity [67], and presence of bioactive microorganisms. The introduction of a mixed inoculum of PGPB strains of H. seropedicae (HRC 54) and Burkholderia silvatlantica (UENF 101) at the initial stage of the vermicomposting process revealed the increase of total N and water-soluble phosphorus in the mature vermicompost [68], thus showing that the addition of beneficial microorganisms enables the strengthening of the growth substrate.…”

Section: Hs and Plant Growth-promoting Bacteriamentioning

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Physiological responses to humic substances as plant growth promoter

Canellas

Olivares

2014

Chem Biol Techn Agric

388

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Humic substances (HS) have been widely recognized as a plant growth promoter mainly by changes on root architecture and growth dynamics, which result in increased root size, branching and/or greater density of root hair with larger surface area. Stimulation of the H + -ATPase activity in cell membrane suggests that modifications brought about by HS are not only restricted to root structure, but are also extended to the major biochemical pathways since the driving force for most nutrient uptake is the electrochemical gradient across the plasma membrane. Changes on root exudation profile, as well as primary and secondary metabolism were also observed, though strongly dependent on environment conditions, type of plant and its ontogeny. Proteomics and genomic approaches with diverse plant species subjected to HS treatment had often shown controversial patterns of protein and gene expression. This is a clear indication that HS effects of plants are complex and involve non-linear, cross-interrelated and dynamic processes that need be treated with an interdisciplinary view. Being the humic associations recalcitrant to microbiological attack, their use as vehicle to introduce beneficial selected microorganisms to crops has been proposed. This represents a perspective for a sort of new biofertilizer designed for a sustainable agriculture, whereby plants treated with HS become more susceptible to interact with bioinoculants, while HS may concomitantly modify the structure/activity of the microbial community in the rhizosphere compartment. An enhanced knowledge of the effects on plants physiology and biochemistry and interaction with rhizosphere and endophytic microbes should lead to achieve increased crop productivity through a better use of HS inputs in Agriculture.

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Section: Hs and Plant Growth-promoting Bacteriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Physiological responses to humic substances as plant growth promoter

Canellas

Olivares

2014

Chem Biol Techn Agric

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“…The cost of inorganic fertilizers is increasing enormously, to the extent that they are out of reach for small and marginal farmers. The organic fertilizers provide nutritional requirements, suppress plant pest populations, and increase the yield and quality of agricultural crops in ways similar to inorganic fertilizers [4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Solaiman and Rabbani [11] reported results and their findings on the application of a combination of cow dung and a half dose of inorganic fertilizer.…”

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Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Properties and the Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Islam

Akter

et al. 2017

Agriculture

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Field trials were conducted on tomato for yield and quality of fruits using different types of organic and inorganic fertilizers at the horticulture farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh. Fertilizer treatments were tested on two varieties of tomato ca. Roma VF and BARI 15. The fertilization treatments were T 1 , vermicompost (12 t/ha); T 2 , compost (10 t/ha); T 3 , integrated plant nutrient system (IPNS) or mixed fertilizers (organic 2/3 part and inorganic 1/3 part); T 4 , inorganic fertilizers; and a control (T 5 ). Results showed growth and yield (20.8 t/ha) in tomato were higher in the IPNS treatment. A higher number of fruits per plant (73.7) and plant height (73.5 cm) were obtained from mixed fertilizers (organic 2/3 + inorganic 1/3) or IPNS (integrated plant nutrient system) in Roma VF than other treatments. Fruit yield and diameter were found statistically significant. No significant difference was observed in the quality (total soluble solids) of tomato fruits in both varieties' response to the treatments. The electrical conductivity and pH of the soil were improved by the application of organic manure.

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“…Besides, owing to the repeated use of land and chemical fertilizers, our land has become unfertile and lost its productivity. Vermicompost treatment plots displayed better results with regard to growth and fruit yield of tomato plant as compared to control (Arancon et al, 2003;Chanda et al, 2011;Abduli et al, 2013). Chemical fertilizers may be used more efficiently by crops growing on soils with adequate amounts of soil organic matter supplied by organic fertilizers (Chadha et al, 2006).…”

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Yield and Nutrient Content of Tomato as Influenced by the Application of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers

Mukta

Rahman

Mortuza

2016

J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources

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A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the yield and nutrient content of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) as influenced by the application of vermicompost and chemical fertilizers. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 replications and comprised of 8 treatments viz., T 1 -control, T 2 -recommended dose of NPK fertilizers (CF), T 3 -vermicompost @ 5 t ha -1 (VC 1 ), T 4 -vermicompost @ 10 t ha -1 (VC 2 ), T 5 -VC 1 + 50% CF, T 6 -VC 1 + 75% CF, T 7 -VC 2 + 50% CF and T 8 -VC 2 + 75% CF. Application of vermicompost @ 10 t ha -1 along with 50% chemical fertilizers showed the best performance for plant height, number of leaves plant -1 , number of flowers branch -1 , number of fruits branch -1

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Effects of vermicomposts on growth and marketable fruits of field-grown tomatoes, peppers and strawberries

Cited by 102 publications

References 7 publications

Physiological responses to humic substances as plant growth promoter

Physiological responses to humic substances as plant growth promoter

Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Properties and the Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Yield and Nutrient Content of Tomato as Influenced by the Application of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers

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