The Influence of Different Substrate Composition on Growth Parameters and Dry Mass Partitioning of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativum L.) Seedlings

Babaj, Ismet; Kaçiu, S.; Sallaku, Glenda; Balliu, A.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2009.830.59

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“…VC addition significantly increased the relative growth rate, dry matter per plant, relative stem elongation rate and relative leaf expansion rate. [254] Sheep manure Tomato (L. esculentum) Soil was fortified with VC to the extent of 0 (control), 5, 10, and 15 t ha −1 .…”

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Efficacy of the Vermicomposts of Different Organic Wastes as “Clean” Fertilizers: State-of-the-Art

Hussain

Abbasi

2018

Sustainability

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Vermicomposting is a process in which earthworms are utilized to convert biodegradable organic waste into humus-like vermicast. Past work, mainly on vermicomposting of animal droppings, has shown that vermicompost is an excellent organic fertilizer and is also imbibed with pest-repellent properties. However, there is no clarity whether vermicomposts of organic wastes other than animal droppings are as plant-friendly as the manure-based vermicomposts are believed to be. It is also not clear as to whether the action of a vermicompost as a fertilizer depends on the species of plants being fertilized by it. This raises questions whether vermicomposts are beneficial (or harmful) at all levels of application or if there is a duality in their action which is a function of their rate of application. The present work is an attempt to seek answers to these questions. To that end, all hitherto published reports on the action of vermicomposts of different substrates on different species of plants have been assessed. The study reveals that, in general, vermicomposts of all animal/plant based organic wastes are highly potent fertilizers. They also possess some ability to repel plant pests. The factors that shape these properties have been assessed and the knowledge gaps that need to be bridged have been identified.

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Efficacy of the Vermicomposts of Different Organic Wastes as “Clean” Fertilizers: State-of-the-Art

Hussain

Abbasi

2018

Sustainability

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“…Therefore, its presence in compost mixtures stimulates plant growth. Thus, a higher dry matter per plant and a higher relative growth rate was found by Babaj et al (2009) and Arouiee et al (2009) in tomato seedlings growing in a mixture of vermicompost with commercial peat (up to 50%, vol:vol). Improved transplant quality in peppers and eggplants (up to 20%, vol:vol), but not in tomato transplant was also reported by (Paul and Metzger, 2015).…”

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Eggplant seedlings production in modified growing media by some organic wastes

Mahmoud

Ahmad

Younes

2021

Archives of Agriculture Sciences Journal

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This study was conducted on the eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) at a private nursery in, Akhmim city, Sohag, Egypt located at 26° 34′ 0″ N, 31° 45′ 0″ E. During the two successive winter seasons of 2019 and 2020, to evaluate the responses of the eggplant seeds' emergence, seedlings growth, that growing in modified growth media by using some organic wastes. 0.0, 5, 10 and 15 % of Moringa wastes were added to traditional media on a weight basis and 0.0, 15, 30 and 45 % of broccoli wastes also were added to traditional media on a weight basis. The experiment was laid out as a Completely Randomize Design with three replications. Results related to germination percentage %, mean germination time, total chlorophyll content, seedling height (cm), stem thickness (mm) and seedling fresh and dry weight g revealed that, positively significant effects of partially replacement of traditional growing media with organic alternatives i.e. moringa and broccoli wastes. Among different combinations of mixtures growing medium, traditional media (peatmoss/vermiculite 1:1) plus moringa wastes on a weight basis 85:15 (T4) respectively, or by adding broccoli wastes on a weight basis 70:30 (T3) respectively, were the best selection compared to the control treatment and the other combination mixtures.

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Effects of Vermicompost on Quality and Physiological Parameters of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Seedlings and Plant Productivity

2022

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Cucumbers productivity and fruit quality depend on seedlings’ quality. The success of seedling cultivation largely depends on the choice of a suitable substrate. Therefore the aim of this research is to determine the effect of peat-vermicompost substrates on cucumber seedling quality and crop yield. The research was carried out in a greenhouse covered with double polymeric film in the Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry. Cucumber seedlings were grown in different substrates: peat, peat+10% vermicompost, peat+20% vermicompost, and peat+30% vermicompost. The growth of cucumber seedlings in peat and vermicompost substrates was induced. They were 1.9–18.6% taller, and the leaf area of this seedlings was 1.2–1.4 time larger. Furthermore, the fresh leaves mass of these seedlings was 22.7–33.1%, and the fresh root mass was 1.1–1.5 time bigger. The addition of vermicompost to peat substrate has a positive effect on the physiological parameters in the leaves of cucumber seedlings. The total yield of cucumbers grown in peat-vermicompost substrates was 7.4–11.1% higher than that of plants whose seedlings grew in peat substrate.

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The Influence of Different Substrate Composition on Growth Parameters and Dry Mass Partitioning of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativum L.) Seedlings

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Efficacy of the Vermicomposts of Different Organic Wastes as “Clean” Fertilizers: State-of-the-Art

Efficacy of the Vermicomposts of Different Organic Wastes as “Clean” Fertilizers: State-of-the-Art

Eggplant seedlings production in modified growing media by some organic wastes

Effects of Vermicompost on Quality and Physiological Parameters of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Seedlings and Plant Productivity

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