scholarly journals Vermicomposting of grass and newspaper waste mixed with cow dung using Eisenia fetida: physicochemical changes

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Cattle Dung ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Physicochemical Changes ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Types

<p>This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different types of organic wastes (grass and newspaper wastes, cow dung and their combination) on physicochemical properties during vermicomposting using Eisenia fetida. Three set-ups were conducted in which three experiments were for composting (controls) indicated as C1 for newspaper waste, C2 for grass waste and C3 for cattle dung and the corresponding replicates for vermicomposting processes for grass and cattle dung were T1 to T7 and mixed of newspaper, grass and cattle dung were T8-T13. A significant difference was detected among weight and number of Eisenia fetida in treatments, which the highest weight and population growth of worms occurred in T7 (60% of newspaper, 30% of cattle dung and 10% of grass waste). Compared to control treatment (without earthworms), vermicomposting treatment resulted in a decrease of organic carbon and C/N ratio after 30 days. Vermicomposting caused significant reduction in organic carbon (3.9-32.8% ) and C/N ratio (7.9–33.6%). The heavy metals degradation was evaluated after 90 days and at the end of the experiment the concentration of As, and Cd significantly decreased. This study clearly indicates that vermicomposting is a suitable technology for bioconversion of newspaper waste, grass clipping and cow dung to valuable material.</p>

scholarly journals Growth and yield of okra influenced by different types of fertilizers and netting

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
MA Muqtadir ◽  
MA Islam ◽  
T Haque ◽  
A Nahar
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Combined Effect ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Treatment Combination ◽  
Blue Colour ◽  
Different Types

An experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from March 2017 to June 2017 with a view to evaluate the effect of different types of fertilizer and netting on the growth and yield of okra. The experiment consisted of 4 levels of fertilizer following cow dung 15 t/ha (F1), inorganic fertilizer (NPK) (F2), combined application of cow dung (2/3) + inorganic fertilizer (1/3) (F3), control (F4) and 2 levels of mosquito netting (N0 = control with no netting, N1=blue colour Netting). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 3 replications. Overall, the growth like plant height, leaf length, pod length, pod diameter and pods numbers of okra was found higher from the combined effect of F3N1 which was significantly different from other treatments combination. The lowest growth and yield of okra was found from the treatment combination of F4N0 (control). First flowering were observed in F3N1 at 39 days after planting of okra seeds. The control treatment without net gave the lowest production of okra compared to combination of inorganic fertilizer and cow dung with netting.  In case of fertilizers effect, the highest yield (16.06 t/ha) was found from F3.  Blue colour net gave the highest yield (10.99 t/ha) compared to without net (8.88 t/ha). The highest yield of okra (17.55 t/ha) was found from the combined effect of F3N1 which was 78.52% higher compared to control treatment combination F4N0 (3.77 t/ha). Progressive Agriculture, Vol. 30, Suppl. 1: 1-9, 2019

Influence of organic sources of nutrients on vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) as an intercrop in coconut garden

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. P. Maheswarappa, V. Krishnakumar, ◽  
Alka Gupta, A. Geetha Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Biogas Slurry ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vigorous Growth

<p>Performance of vanilla, as influenced by organic source of nutrition when grown as intercrop in coconut garden, was studied in sandy loam soil at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala for seven years. Field experiments were carried out with different sources of organic manures, recommended NPK fertilizer and no fertilizer treatments. Application of cow dung slurry (6 tonnes ha<sup>-1</sup>) resulted in vigorous growth of vine (vine length of 5.5 m) and higher number of beans per vine (208) and a significantly higher mean fresh yield of bean (1.87 kg vine<sup>-1</sup>). Application of vermicompost (5 kg plant<sup>-1</sup>) + biofertilizers (<em>Bacillus</em> and <em>Azospirillum</em>) and vermiwash were on par and recorded mean fresh yield of 1.47 kg vine<sup>-1</sup> and 1.30 kg vine<sup>-1</sup>, respectively. Control treatment without fertilizer application recorded significantly lower fresh bean yield (0.55 kg vine<sup>-1</sup>) due to lower number of beans per vine (72 nos.).  In the rhizosphere of vanilla, no significant difference for either bacterial or actinomycetes population was noticed among the treatments. The fungal population differed significantly among the treatments and the highest population level was found with application of biogas slurry (62.1x10<sup>3</sup>cfu g<sup>-1</sup> soil), which was on par with application of cow dung slurry (59x10<sup>3</sup> cfu g<sup>-1</sup> soil). Among the function specific microbial communities, the highest population of  P-solubilisers (98x10<sup>3</sup> cfu g<sup>-1</sup> soil) was recorded in the biogas slurry treatment, and it was the lowest in control and vermiwash application treatments. The average coconut yield realized during experimental period(2004-05 to 2009-10) was 136 nuts per palm, recording 53 per cent increase in yield compared to pre-experimental yield (89 nuts per palm). </p>

Speciation of heavy metals and bacteria in cow dung after vermicomposting by the earthworm, Eisenia fetida

2017 ◽  
Vol 245 ◽  
pp. 411-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Wang ◽  
Wei Han ◽  
Xiaoyun Wang ◽  
Hongmei Chen ◽  
Fen Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Cow Dung

scholarly journals Recycling of three different types of rural wastes employing vermicomposting technology by Eisenia fetida at low temperature

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 601-606 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Kitchen Waste ◽  
Medium Components ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Mature Compost ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients

This study was conducted to investigate the recycling of rural wastes employing vermicomposting technology by Eisenia fetida. Three medium including kitchen waste, rotting foliage and cow dung were performed in 20 treatments. Results showed that in all 20 treatments the quality of produced compost was in the standard range. Due to the high levels of nitrogen in raw material of some treatments, (e.g. treatments that percentage of cow dung and kitchen waste are zero such as M, N, O, Q, R and U) the concentration of N in mature compost was higher than other treatments. The type of raw material in the medium has particular importance on the quality of compost. So that any change in the composition due to changes in the presence or absence of macro and micronutrients can influence the compost production process and reproduction of worm. Therefore, optimization of medium components, as shown in this study is of specific importance that has effect on the vermicomposting at low temperature.

scholarly journals Vermicompost Preparation from Plant Debris, Cattle Dung and Paper Waste by Using Three Varieties of Earthworms in Green Fields Institute of Agriculture, Research and Training, Vijayawada(AP), India

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-107
Author(s):  
Alla Manohar ◽  
Thota Tulasi ◽  
Lakshmi Gajjela ◽  
M.Devi Prasad ◽  
Nalajala Gopi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
C:N Ratio ◽  
Waste Paper ◽  
Cattle Dung ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Plant Debris ◽  
Paper Waste ◽  
Different Types ◽  
And Training

Vermicomposts have higher level of available nutrients like carbon nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, calcium and magnesium derived from the wastes. The paper has attempted to evaluate for development of efficacy vermicompost by using three varieties of earthworms. The use of earthworms in the degradation of different types of wastes is continuing from the past so many years. These wastes include industrial, agricultural of plant debris and domestic waste papers and cattle dung. In this study three varieties of earthworms used such as Eisenia fetida, Eudrilus eugeniae and Perionyx excavates in the vermicomposting of plant debris, cattle dung and waste paper. As waste paper, cattle dung and plant debris are rich in carbon while deficient in nitrogen cow dung was mixed with it to make it suitable for three earthworms. A mixture of waste paper, plant debris and c dung in the ratio of 1:1:1 was found to be the best ratio than 3(paper waste): 2(cattle dung) and 5(plant debris). In 60 days time excellent quality and quantity of compost was produced by three earthworms. Physical and biochemical parameters were analyzed during this period of 60 days. Pre decomposition of 10 days and subsequent vermicomposting of 60 days indicates the role of this species in vermibiotechnology. Increase was found in all the parameters like, Total nitrogen (%), Available phosphorus (%) and Exchangeable potassium (%) while a decrease was found in pH and C:N ratio as the timing of vermicomposting increased from 0 days to 60 days.

scholarly journals Chemical Disinfestation for Sowing and in Vitro Re-cultivation of Orchids and its Influence on the Seedlings Nutrition

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Andréia Aline Fontes ◽  
Victor Hugo Alvarez V. ◽  
Sarah Vieira Novais ◽  
Wagner Campos Otoni ◽  
André Ferreira Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laminar Flow ◽  
In Vitro Propagation ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Flow Chamber ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Dry Matter Weight

The use of a commercial bleach solution (CB) for in vitro propagation of orchids has proven to be an efficient technique and an alternative to the use of the autoclave and laminar flow chamber (LFC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of CB in disinfestation of culture media (CM) for seeding and for re-cultivation of orchid plantlets and its effect in different types of flasks and on the nutritional state of the plantlets. In the seeding experiment, seeds of Laelia tenebrosa Rolfe were used, with evaluation of three types of flasks; five concentrations of CB applied to the CM of 2, 5, 10, 20 and 40 mL L-1 and the control treatment. In the re-cultivationexperiment, Cattleya kerri Brieger & Bicalho plantlets were used. The rates of CB added to the CM were 2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 35 and 38 mL L-1 in polypropylene containers, and the rates sprayed on the plantlets at re-cultivation were 5, 12.5, 25, 50, 75, 87.5 and 95 mL L-1. The proportion of germinated seeds and the dry matter weight of the protocorms were greater in the control treatment. The increasing rates of CB added to the CM had worse results for germination in glass flasks. In re-cultivation, there was no significant difference in the growth of the plantlets between the autoclaved flasks and those disinfested in CB.Keymessage: Both orchid seeding and re-cultivation of seedlings can be carried out entirely and efficiently without the use of an autoclave and laminar flow chamber, using chemical disinfection with commercial bleach.

scholarly journals Study of Bio-fertilizer Produced from Agro-waste (Sesame Straw) and Cow Dung Using Eisenia fetida and Perionyx sansibaricus in Arid Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. R. Panwar ◽  
G. Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Arid Environment ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Perionyx Sansibaricus ◽  
Conductivity Water ◽  
Water Holding

In this study, an analysis of organic fertilizer of an agro-waste (Sesame straw) plus cow dung was carried out using an epigeic earthworm species Eisenia fetida and Perionyx sansibaricus. Sesame straw is abundantly produced after each harvesting of the crop in Kharif season in arid region of tropical India. The compost produced in presence and absence of earthworm exhibit significant (P<0.001) and non-significant (P>0.05) changes in physicochemical properties respectively. In control bedding, the values of water holding capacity enhanced significantly (P<0.05) by 1.28 fold, while organic carbon and C/N ratio decreased significantly (P<0.05) by 19.93% and 31.25% respectively after 60 days of composting.Working of E. fetida in the bedding material showed significant (P<0.001) difference in the level of pH, electrical conductivity, water holding capacity, organic carbon, total nitrogen, C/N ratio, available phosphorous and available potassium. After 60 days of working of P. sansibaricus, these physicochemical properties of the bedding substrate also changed significantly (P<0.001). Analysis of vermibed showed a gradual increase in electrical conductivity, water holding capacity, total nitrogen, available phosphorus and available potassium by 1.51, 1.86, 1.95, 1.78 and 1.75 fold respectively. While the values of pH, organic carbon and C/N ratio declined by 9.30%, 41.80% and 71.48% respectively within 60 days of decomposition. Thus, E. fetida and P. sansibaricus can be applied for production of organic fertilizer of sesame chaff plus cow dung to fulfill the requirement of bio-fertilizers for organic farming and agro-waste management in arid environment.

scholarly journals ANTHROPOGENIC EFFECTS ON HEAVY METALS AND MACRONUTRIENTS ACCUMULATION IN SOIL AND WOOD OF PINUS SYLVESTRIS L. / ANTROPOGENINIO POVEIKIO ĮTAKA SUNKIŲJŲ METALŲ IR MAKROELEMENTŲ KAUPIMUISI DIRVOŽEMYJE IR PUŠIES (PINUS SYLVESTRIS L.) MEDIENOJE / ВЛИЯНИЕ АНТРОПОГЕННОГО ЗАГРЯЗНЕНИЯ ТЯЖЕЛЫМИ МЕТАЛЛАМИ И МАКРОЭЛЕМЕНТАМИНА ПОЧВУ И СОСНУ ОБЫКНОВЕННУЮ (PINUS SYLVESTRIS L.)

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neringa Pundytė ◽  
Edita Baltrėnaitė ◽  
Paulo Pereira ◽  
Dainius Paliulis
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Pinus Sylvestris ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Metal Uptake ◽  
Control Site ◽  
Control Plot ◽  
Anthropogenic Effects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

The investigation is focused on the uptake of heavy metals and macronutrients fluxes in Pinus sylvestris L. wood and soil under the sampled trees from contaminated and control sites. Soil pH, total organic carbon (TOC) and total and bioavailable heavy metals lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) and macronutrients, potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) were compared on contaminated and control sites. Also, metal uptake of contaminated and control pine woods was determined. Concentrations of soil bioavailable Cd (0.009 mg kg−1), Pb (0.11 mg kg−1), Cu (0.076 mg kg−1), Zn (0.51 mg kg−1) and K (24.42 mg kg−1), Mg (8.44 mg kg−1) on the contaminated plot were significantly higher (p &lt; 0.001) than on the control plot 0.00004 mg kg−1for Cd, 0.007 mg kg−1 for Pb, 0.002 mg kg−1 for Cu, 0.22 mg kg−1 for Zn and 7.81 mg kg−1 for K, 2.40 mg kg−1for Mg. In addition, the percentage of bioavailable metals in contaminated soils was higher. Pb (34.49 mg kg−1), Cu (0.258 mg kg−1), Zn (1.36 mg kg−1) and K, Mg concentrations in wood were statistically higher than on the control site Pb (0.01 mg kg−1), Cu (0.172 mg kg−1), Zn (0.93 mg kg−1), at p &lt; 0.05 and p &lt; 0.001, respectively. Cd did not show any significant difference in concentration on the contaminated plot in comparison to the control site. Santrauka Pagrindinis tiriamojo darbo tikslas – nustatyti sunkiųjų metalų kiekį paprastosios pušies (Pinus sylvestris L.), augusios šalia buvusios Ekrano gamyklos Panevėžyje, medienoje bei palyginti su augusios kontrolinėje teritorijoje. Įvertinta ir palyginta abiejų teritorijų dirvožemis, nustatyta dirvožemio pH, bendrosios anglies kiekis (TOC), įvertintos suminė ir judriosios fazės sunkiųjų metalų – švino (Pb), kadmio (Cd), vario (Cu), cinko (Zn) bei makroelementų – kalio (K) ir magnio(Mg) koncentracijos. Nustatyta į pušų medieną užterštoje ir kontrolinėje teritorijose patekusių metalų kiekiai. Akivaizdu, kad judriosios fazės metalų koncentracijos užterštoje teritorijoje (Cd – 0,009 mg·kg–1, Pb – 0,11 mg·kg–1, Cu – 0,076 mg·kg–1, Zn – 0,51 mg·kg–1 ir K – 24,42 mg·kg–1, Mg – 8,44 mg·kg–1) yra didesnės (p &lt; 0,001) nei kontrolinėje(Cd – 0,000 04 mg·kg–1, Pb – 0,007 mg·kg–1, Cu – 0,000 2 mg·kg–1, Zn – 0,22 mg·kg–1 ir K – 7,81 mg·kg–1, Mg – 2,40 mg·kg–1). Pb (34,5 mg·kg–1), Cu (0,258 mg·kg–1), Zn (1,36 mg·kg–1) ir K bei Mg koncentracijos buvo statistiškaididesnės užterštoje teritorijoje (p &lt; 0,05) augusios pušies medienoje nei kontrolinės (p &lt; 0,001) – Pb – 0,01 mg kg–1, Cu – 0,172 mg·kg–1, Zn – 0,93 mg kg–1. Cd koncentracija užterštoje teritorijoje augusios pušies medienoje nedaug skyrėsi nuo kontrolinės. Резюме Главной целью научноисследовательской работы было определить количество тяжелых металлов в древесинесосны обыкновенной (Pinus sylvestris L.) на территории бывшего завода «Экранас» в Паневежисе и сравнить его сданными контрольной территории. В исследовательской работе оценены и сравнены почвы обеих территорий,определен показатель рН почвы, общее количество углерода (ОКУ), оценены общие и растворимые концентрации тяжелых металлов свинца (Pb), кадмия (Cd), меди (Cu), цинка (Zn), концентрации макроэлементов калия (K) имагния (Mg). Также оценено попадание металлов в древесину сосны в загрязненной и контрольной зонах. Замечена тенденция: концентрация растворимых металлов Cd (0,009 мг·кг–1), Pb (0,11 мг·кг–1), Cu (0,076 мг·кг–1), Zn (0,51 мг·кг–1) и K (24,42 мг·кг–1), Mg (8,44 мг·кг–1) в загрязненной зоне выше (p &lt; 0.001), чем в контрольной, соответственно Cd (0,00004 мг·кг–1), Pb (0,007 мг·кг–1), Cu (0,002 мг·кг–1), Zn (0,22 мг·кг–1) ir K (7,81 мг·кг–1), Mg (2,40 мг·кг–1). Концентрации Pb (34,49 мг·кг–1), Cu (0,258 мг·кг–1), Zn (1,36 мг·кг–1), K и Mg в древесине были статистически выше на загрязненной территории (p &lt; 0,05), чем на контрольной (p &lt; 0,001) – Pb (0,01 мг·кг–1), Cu (0,172 мг·кг–1), Zn (0,93 мг·кг–1). Концентрация Cd на загрязненной территории существенно не отличалась отконцентрации на контрольной территории.

scholarly journals Hayvan Gübresinden Elde edilen Sıvı Solucan Gübresinin İz ve Besin Elementleri Açısından İncelenmesi

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turan Yüksek ◽  
Bülent Verep ◽  
Cemalettin Baltacı
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Different Types

One of the most important problems facing sustainable agriculture is the supply of quality fertilizers and the problems encountered in the application of fertilizers. In the last years, while trying to increase the amount of fertilizers obtained by natural methods, On the other hand it has been observed that studies for obtaining different types (solid natural, liquid natural, bio-natural etc.) of fertilizer have continued increasing. The aim of this study is to determine time depend (30 days, 31-60 days) changes of some nutrients and metals in vermiwash obtained from Eisenia fetida fed with fermented natural cow dung. For this purpose, Eisenia fetida were fed with fermented cow dung which obtained from cows grazing in natural habitat and obtained vermiwash were analyzed to determined some macro and micronutrient elements. As a result of the study, while the values of N, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Hg, Sb in vermiwash decreased at a statistically significant level depending on the time; Co, As, Ag, Cd, Pb, Al, Se, Mo, Li and Be were increased at statistically significant levels.

scholarly journals Influence of Different Types of Organic Manure and Weeding Frequencies on Weed Parameters and Leafy Yield of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorious)

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
M. M. Olorukooba ◽  
R. Suleiman ◽  
O. Olukotun ◽  
R. Mohammed ◽  
E. Apene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Organic Manure ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Weed Competition ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Competition Index ◽  
Cumulative Yield ◽  
Yield Value ◽  
Different Types

Field trials were carried out during 2018 and during 2019 dry season period at Federal College of Forestry and Mechanization Afaka Kaduna, located between latitude 10° 35”N and longitude 007° 21”E at altitude 644 m above sea level, to determine the influence of different types of organic manure and weeding frequencies on weed parameters and leafy yield of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorious). The experimental treatments consists of ten combinations of  poultry manure + weed free, cow dung + weed free, goat dropping + weed free, poultry manure + weeding at 2 WAT, cow dung + weeding at 2 WAT, goat dropping + weeding at 2 WAT, poultry manure + weeding at 4 WAT, cow dung + weeding at 4 WAT, goat dropping + weeding at 4 WAT and no organic manure application + no weeding which were laid out in a randomize complete block design (RCBD) and replicated 3 times. The weed parameters and yield component observed and measured were common weeds that infested the plots, weed dry weight, weed control index, weed competition index and cumulative leaf yield at 2, 4, 6 WAT and at harvest. The result revealed that the plots were highly infested with three major weed species namely Synedralla nodiflora Gaertn, Gomphrena celosiodes and Cyperus esculentus. Highest weed completion index was obtained from poultry manure + weeding at 2 WAT while the least weed competition index was observed with application of cow dung + weeding at 4 WAT and goat dropping + weeding at 4 WAT respectively. The result also revealed that application of poultry manure + weed free plots had the highest mean cumulative yield value of 236 kg per hectare, closely followed by plots with application of poultry manure + weeding at 4 WAS (223 kg) per hectare compared to the control treatment that plots that have no organic manure + no weeding that had the least mean cumulative yield value of 111 kg per hectare. The study concludes that the use of poultry manure plus weed free gave the best yield of jute mallow compared to other types of organic manure and the control. It is therefore recommended that farmers in the study area should adopt the use of poultry manure plus weed free treatment to obtain bumper harvest from cultivation of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorious).

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document