scholarly journals Earthworm Castings as a Media Amendment for Chrysanthemum Production

HortScience ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 565C-565b
Author(s):  
Pablo R. Hidalgo ◽  
Richard L. Harkess ◽  
Frank Matta
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Animal Manure ◽  
Animal Waste ◽  
Peat Moss ◽  
Plastic Container ◽  
The Media

Castings from earthworm (Eisenia fetida) when fed on sheep (SC), cow (CC), or horse (HC) manures were evaluated on growth of Dendranthema `Miramar' cuttings. Castings were produced placing 100 L of manure and 1 kg of earthworms in a 212-L plastic container for each animal manure. Mixtures of peat moss and castings at 0:1, 1:3, 1:1, or 3:1 were evaluated for each animal waste with 100% peat and Sunshine Mix 1 used as the controls. Each media treatment was replicated eight times with each replication consisting of four cuttings per 1-L (15-cm diameter) plastic container. Leachate pH and nutrient content increased as the amount of castings in the media increased. Plant growth index, leaf area, and number of flowers were greatest in media consisting of SC at 1:1 and 3:1 peat:castings. Similar results for growth index and leaf area were obtained with CC at 3:1 and 1:1, respectively. Increasing the amount of castings in the substrate reduced the plant dry weight and increased shrinkage of the media.

scholarly journals Physical and Chemical Properties of Substrates Containing Earthworm Castings and Effects on Marigold Growth

HortScience ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 1474-1476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo R. Hidalgo ◽  
Frank B. Matta ◽  
Richard L. Harkess
Keyword(s):  
Pore Space ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Peat Moss ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Flower Number ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The effects of various substrates with or without earthworm [Eisenia fetida (Savigny, 1826] castings on growth of marigolds were evaluated. In addition, the physical and chemical properties of such substrates were determined. Castings had a greater nutrient content than the remaining substrates. The 4 pine bark: 1 sand treatment (v/v) (PBS) had higher P, K, and Zn than 7 peat moss: 3 perlite (v/v) (PP). PP had the lowest nutrient content of all substrates. Castings (C) had the highest pH followed by 1 PBS: 1 C (v/v), 2 PBS: 1C (v/v) and 3 PBS: 1C (v/v). Sunshine Mix 1 and PP had the lowest pH. EC (ER) was increased by castings, which had high ER. Castings and PP had the greatest percentage pore space. Water-holding capacity was greatest for 2 PBS: 1C (v/v) compared with Sunshine Mix 1 followed by castings. Earthworm castings increased plant growth index, stem diameter, root growth, dry weight, and flower number of marigolds compared with PP, Sunshine Mix 1, and PBS. All mixtures of castings (C) with PP, PBS, except 3 PBS: 1C (v/v), increase the growth index of plants. 1 PP: 1 C (v/v), increased flower number compared with all substrates without castings. Castings alone increased number of open flowers, but did not differ from 1 PP: 1 C or 3 PP:1 C.

scholarly journals Nitrogen Nutrition of Southern Seaoats (Uniola paniculata) Grown in the Float System

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
Daniel S. Norden ◽  
Stuart L. Warren ◽  
Frank A. Blazich ◽  
David L. Nash
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Nitrogen Nutrition ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Uniola Paniculata ◽  
Root Area

Abstract Seeds of southern seaoats (Uniola paniculata L.) were removed from storage in July 2004, surface disinfested with 2.6% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) for 15 min, and sown in styrofoam tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) float trays (flats) filled with a vermiculite-based hydroponic substrate. Trays were floated in plastic tubs (one tray per tub) containing a complete nutrient solution with nitrogen (N) at 10, 60, 120, 180, or 240 mg·L−1 (ppm) from a 2N–3.5P–1K ratio (8N–32P2O5–5K2O) liquid slow-release fertilizer. After 10 weeks the study was terminated and data recorded. Total plant, top, leaf, stem, and root dry weights increased quadratically with increasing nitrogen application rate (NAR) with maximum dry weights calculated to occur with N at 140 to 150 mg-L−1, respectively. Other growth indexes of leaf area, root length, root area, plant height, crown growth index, tiller number, and leaf number also increased quadratically with increasing NAR similar to dry weight data. Leaf area, root length, and root area were maximized with N at 157, 140, and 140 mg-L−1, respectively. Root to top ratio and specific leaf area were both unaffected by NAR. Leaf mineral nutrient concentrations of N and phosphorus responded quadratically with increasing NAR whereas, foliar mineral nutrient concentrations of potassium, calcium, sulfur, sodium (Na), manganese, zinc, and copper responded linearly to increasing NARs. With the exception of Na and iron, foliar nutrient content for all analyzed nutrients increased quadratically with increasing NAR. Calculated leaf N concentration at maximum top dry weight was 31 mg·g−1. Southern seaoats can be grown successfully using the float system with optimum N rates of 140 to 150 mg·L−1 provided by a fertilizer having a 2N–3.5P–1K ratio.

scholarly journals The Effects of Mixed Hardwood Biochar, Mycorrhizae, and Fertigation on Container Tomato and Pepper Plant Growth

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 7072
Author(s):  
Ping Yu ◽  
Qiansheng Li ◽  
Lan Huang ◽  
Kuan Qin ◽  
Genhua Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Peat Moss ◽  
Pepper Plant ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Total Dry Weight ◽  
Similar Soil ◽  
Container Plant

Biochar (BC) has the potential as a peat moss alternative for container plant growth. Three experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of mixed hardwood BC, compost types, mycorrhizae, and fertigation on container-grown tomato and pepper growth. In experiment 1 (Exp1), BC at 50%, 70%, and 90% (vol.) were mixed with 5% vermicompost (VC) with the rest being a commercial peat moss-based substrate (CS) and fertigated at 200 or 300 mg L−1 N. In experiment 2 (Exp2), 80% BC was mixed with chicken manure compost (CM; 5% or 10%) and CS and fertigated at 100 or 200 mg L−1 N. In experiment 3 (Exp3), 90% BC was blended with CS and fertigated at 200 or 300 mg L−1 N. Mixes in all the three experiments were added with or without mycorrhizae. Results showed that, compared with CS, in Exp1 tomato and pepper plants grown in BC-VC mixes had similar soil-plant analyses development (SPAD), growth index (GI), and total dry weight (TDW); in Exp2 and Exp3, plants in BC mixes (80% or 90%) had lower GI and TDW. In conclusion, BC (≤70%) amended with VC mixes could be used for container tomato and pepper production without negatively affecting plant growth, while BC (80%, 90%) mixes could have some negative impacts on plant growth.

Incorporation de résidus organiques dans un substrat tourbeux pour la production d'impatiens et de géraniums

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-138
Author(s):  
Fabienne Gauthier ◽  
Serge Gagnon ◽  
Blanche Dansereau
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Visual Quality ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Peat Moss ◽  
Paper Sludge ◽  
Organic Residues ◽  
Top Dry Weight ◽  
Impatiens Wallerana

During winter 1994 and spring-summer 1994, seedlings of Impatiens wallerana 'Accent Coral' and Pelargonium × hortorum 'Orbit Hot Pink' were grown in a commercial substrate (PRO-MIX 'BX') or in one of 24 substrates composed of perlite (35% by volume), peat moss and of six organic residues (composted water-treated sludge, forestry compost, fresh or composted used peat extracted by biofilter during treatment of municipal water, and fresh or composted paper sludge). The purpose of the study was to determine the maximal proportion of these residues to be incorporated into a peat substrate to obtain quality plants. Growth parameters (growth index, top dry weight, and visual quality) generally decreased with increasing proportion (5, 10, 25 or 40% per volume). During the winter experiment, growth of control plants was superior to growth of plants grown in substrates composed of residues. An incorporated proportion of 25% per volume was shown to be maximal for the production of impatiens and geraniums. Key words: Impatiens wallerana, Pelargonium × hortorum, water treated sludge, composted wastes, peat moss, subirrigation

scholarly journals Respon Pertumbuhan Bibit Salak (Salacca Zallaca) terhadap Dosis Spora Endomikoriza pada Media Pembawa Pasir Kuarsa dan Zeolit

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
NI KADEK ARYANI ◽  
I NYOMAN RAI ◽  
NI NYOMAN ARI MAYADEWI
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Quartz Sand ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Root Infection ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Total Dry Weight ◽  
Leaf P

Response of Salak Seedlings (Salacca Zallaca) Growth to Dosage of Endomycorrhizal Spore in Quartz Sand and Zeolite Carrier Media. This study aimed to study the effect of endomycorrhizal spore dosage and carrier media that were applied directly to the roots of salak plants. The research designed as factorisl by using Randomized Block Design with 2 treatment factors. The first factor was number of endomycorrhiza spores consists of 4 levels i.e 0, 75, 150, and 225 spores per 500 g carrier media per polybag, while the second factor was the type of carrier media consist of 2 levels i.e zeolite and quartz sand. The results showed that interaction between endomycorrhizal spore dosage with   carrier   media   did   not   significantly   influence   the   growth   of   salak   seedlings. Endomycorrhizal spores in doses of 75, 150 and 225 spores per polybag increased root infection and leaf P nutrient content compared to control, but seed height, leaf area, shoot dry weight, root dry weight and total dry weight of seedlings not significantly difference. The zeolite carrier media caused root infection by mycorrhizal was higher than quartz sand media, but the P nutrient uptake and seedling growth were not significantly different. Based on the results of this study it is necessary to make a longer observation of the effect of endomycorrhizal spore doses and carrier media on the growth of salak seedlings.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS PEMBERIAN HARA MIKRO MELALUI MEDIA DAN DAUN PADA TANAMAN KANGKUNG (Ipomea reptans Poir)

Agrin ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Bhaskara Anggarda Gathot Subrata ◽  
Stefany Darsan
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Rate Ratio ◽  
Growth Analysis ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Chlorophyll B ◽  
Total Chlorophyll ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
The Media ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemberian hara mikro melalui akar dan daun. Penelitiandilaksanakan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktor tunggal. Perlakuan berupa kontrol,pupuk mikro lewat media, pupuk mikro lewat daun. Masing-masing perlakuan diulang 6 kali. Media tanam berupapasir yang sudah dimasukan ke dalam bak penanaman, setelah itu tanam benih kangkung dengan jarak 10x10 cmpada setiap bak. Lalu aplikasikan pupuk melalui media atau daun seminggu sekali. Pengamatan yang dilakukanmeliputi tinggi tanaman dan kehijauan daun dengan SPAD 502 untuk tiap minggunya; aktivitas nitrate reduktase,kandungan klorofil a, klorofil b, dan klorofil total, bobot kering batang, bobot kering tajuk, bobot kering daun,bobot kering akar, luas daun (LD), serta analisis pertumbuhan tanaman, meliputi nisbah laju daun (NLD), luasdaun khas (LDK), bobot daun khas (BDK). Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, pemberian pupuk cairmelalui media maupun daun belum mampu meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman kangkung. Perlakuanpada daun cenderung menunjukan hasil yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan perlakuan pada media pada semuaparameter pengamatan.Kata kunci: efektivitas, hara mikro, akar dan daunABSTRACTThe aim of this research is to know the effectiveness of micro nutrient giving through root and leaf. Theresearch was conducted by using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) of single factor. Treatment of control,micro-fertilizer through the media, micro-fertilizer through the leaves. Each treatment was repeated 6 times.Planting media in the form of sand that has been inserted into the tub of planting, after that plant the seeds ofkangkung with a distance of 10x10 cm in each tub. Then apply the fertilizer through the media or leaves once aweek. Observations included plant height and greenery of leaves with SPAD 502 for each week; nitrate reductaseactivity, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll, dry weight of stalk, dry weight of canopy, leaf dryweight, root dry weight, leaf area, and plant growth analysis, including leaf rate ratio, typical leaf area, typicalleaf weight. Based on the research that has been done, the application of liquid fertilizer through the media andleaves has not been to increase the growth and yield of kangkung. Treatment on the leaves tend to show higherresults than treatment on media at all observation parameter.Keywords: effectiveness, micro nutrients, roots and leaves

scholarly journals 417 Earthworm Castings as a Media Amendment for Poinsettia Production

HortScience ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 516A-516
Author(s):  
Pablo R. Hidalgo ◽  
Richard L. Harkess
Keyword(s):  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Animal Manure ◽  
Euphorbia Pulcherrima ◽  
Cow Manure ◽  
Horse Manure ◽  
Sheep Manure ◽  
Eisenia Fetida Andrei

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of earthworm (Eisenia fetida andrei) castings derived from sheep, cow, or horse manures on the growth of poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima `Freedom Red'). Poinsettia cuttings were transplanted to 1-L (15-cm-diameter) plastic pots that were filled with castings:peat moss at 1:0, 1:3, 1:1, 3:1, or 0:1 by volume for each animal manure evaluated. Plants were fertilized using 200 ppm N from a 15-5-25 (N-P2O5-K2O) fertilizer applied with the irrigation water. Total bract area and growth index were greatest in those treatments consisting of 3:1 and 1:1 (castings:peat) from sheep and cow manures, 1:0 (castings:peat) from cow manure and for growth index only, 1:0 (castings:peat) from horse manure. For these two characteristics, 100% sheep manure castings and 100% peatmoss had the lowest values. The time to anthesis was least when poinsettias were grown in 3:1 or 1:1 castings:peat from sheep and cow manures and 1:3, 1:0, or 3:1 from sheep, cow, or horse manure respectively. Anthesis was most delayed when plants were grown in 100% castings from sheep manure.

scholarly journals Particle Size of Volcanic Tuff Improves Shoot Growth and Flower Quality of Asiatic Hybrid Lily Using Soilless Culture

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malik G. Al-Ajlouni ◽  
Jamal Y. Ayad ◽  
Yahia A. Othman
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Morphology ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Soilless Culture ◽  
Chlorophyll Content And Fluorescence ◽  
Volcanic Material ◽  
Flower Quality

Soilless substrates enhance growing environment, nutrient content, and water quality in the growing medium. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of substrate particle size on growth and flower quality (flower number and length per plant) of two asiatic hybrid lily (Lilium ×elegans) cultivars Fangio and Ercolano. Plants were grown in 12-L pot under greenhouse conditions. Five grades of particle-size substrate, consisting of granulated volcanic material (tuff) were used as treatments. These sizes were 0 to 2, 0 to 4, 0 to 8, 2 to 4, and 4 to 8 mm. Fertigation was applied daily. Plant morphology, physiology, and flower quality were determined during flowering stage. Treatments of 2 to 4- and 4 to 8-mm tuff had lower water holding capacity (WHC), bulk density, electrical conductivity (EC), and pH compared with 0 to 2- and 0 to 4-mm tuff. In addition, plant height, leaf area, and flower quality of ‘Fangio’ were higher compared with ‘Ercolano’. Chlorophyll content and fluorescence were similar among all treatments. Leaf fresh weight, leaf area, shoot dry weight, root dry weight, and flower quality were higher in sizes of 0 to 4-, 2 to 4-, and 4 to 8-mm than 0 to 2-mm tuff, especially those from ‘Fangio’. The 0 to 4-mm substrate had an optimal and consistent flower quality results in both cultivars when compared with other tuff sizes. Overall, the results presented here suggest that using 0 to 4-mm tuff substrate holds promise for improving growth and flower quality of asiatic hybrid lily grown under soilless culture.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF FERTILITY SOURCE AND LIME ON THE PERFORMANCE OF HYDROPHILIC POLYMERS USED WITH SEVEN FOLIAGE PLANT SPECIES.

HortScience ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 685g-686
Author(s):  
Melinda S. Conner ◽  
Gerald Klingaman
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Hydrophilic Polymer ◽  
Fertilization Program ◽  
The Media ◽  
Foliage Plant ◽  
Liquid Fertilization ◽  
Comparable Quality

Studies were undertaken to compare plant growth and water use in a new commercially produced media that contained a hydrophilic polymer combined with a traditional peat-lite media. Rooted cuttings of nephytis, spathiphyllum, parlor palm, pothos, corn plant, `Dallas' fern, and gold dust dracaena were planted into 15cm plastic pots containing either a peat-lite media or the media with hydrophilic polymer. Both mediums were amended with 2.4 kg/m3 gypsum and then treatments of 0, 1.5, or 3 kg/m3 of dolomitic limestone were added. Plant height, width, growth index, top fresh weight and dry weight were measured. Preliminary tests indicated that the media with the hydrophilic polymer performed better with slow-release fertilizer than a constant liquid fertilization program. Plant growth appeared to be optimum at the 0 or 1.5 kg/m3 rate of dolomite. Plants grown in the media with the hydrophilic polymer produced plants of comparable quality to those in the peat-lite media.

scholarly journals Earthworm Castings as a Substrate for Poinsettia Production

HortScience ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo R. Hidalgo ◽  
Richard L. Harkess
Keyword(s):  
Root Development ◽  
Pore Space ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Euphorbia Pulcherrima ◽  
Horse Manure ◽  
Air Space ◽  
Water Holding

Experiments were conducted to evaluate earthworm castings (vermicompost) as a substrate for poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd.) `Freedom Red' production. Vermicomposts produced from sheep, cattle, or horse manures were mixed at different ratios with 70 peatmoss: 30 perlite (v/v) to create 13 substrates. Chemical and physical properties were measured on all substrates used. Growth index, foliar and bract area, and dry weight were greater on plants grown in substrates with castings from sheep or cattle manure. These castings had greater initial nutrient content than the castings from horse manure. Mixtures of castings and peat produced better plant responses than castings alone. Better plant responses were sometimes associated with values outside the recommended pH and electrical conductivity levels for poinsettia production. The highest values obtained for growth index, foliar and bract area, dry weight, and root development were produced in the substrates with moderate pore space or water holding capacity. Substrates with greater air space produced plants with greater dry weight and root development than substrates with less air space. The highest quality plants were grown in substrates with 25% castings from sheep or cattle manures.

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