Purpose: Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) is one of the most important medicinal and aromatic plants well known for its essential oil and fruit value. The research on adding vermicompost and sheep manure to the soil is an important area of applied agricultural research in sustainable development. The objective of our study was to compare the fixed and […]
Purpose The main objective of this study was to assess the physiochemical properties and phytotoxicity of compost made from different organic waste materials sourced from local markets. Methods The Stack pile composting was carried out with market waste, sawdust, rice straw, and swine manure in four different combinations. Parameters such as temperature, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, […]
Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different organic residues and beneficial microorganisms on the growth and yield of pepper (Capsicum baccatum). Method Cattle manure (CM), earthworm humus (EH), and sugarcane filter cake (SFC) were enriched with Beijerinckia indica subsp. indica and Cunninghamella elegans spp. Chemical analysis revealed that CM had the highest […]
Purpose Rice-mill wastes are generated in large amounts in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. These wastes can potentially be utilized for rice production and in improving soil attributes. This study evaluated the effects of rice-mill wastes on soil chemical properties and rice yield in sawah rice management. Method A sawah rice field in an inland valley […]