Response of vermicompost leachate on seed germination and crop growth

Authors

  • Alabi Olusoji David Department of Nature Conservation, Faculty of Natural Science, Mangosuthu University of Technology P.O. Box 12363 Jacobs 4026 Durban, South Africa
  • Coopoosamy Roger Department of Nature Conservation, Faculty of Natural Science, Mangosuthu University of Technology P.O. Box 12363 Jacobs 4026 Durban, South Africa
  • Mbanjwa Sibonelo Department of Nature Conservation, Faculty of Natural Science, Mangosuthu University of Technology P.O. Box 12363 Jacobs 4026 Durban, South Africa
  • Tshapha Lindokuhle Department of Nature Conservation, Faculty of Natural Science, Mangosuthu University of Technology P.O. Box 12363 Jacobs 4026 Durban, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5958/2582-2683.2023.00001.1

Keywords:

Vermicompost, seed germination, plant growth

Abstract

The experiment conducted with lettuce, tomato and maize seeds pre-soaked in 5, 10, 20 per cent vermicompost concentrations and for 10 hrs and supplemented with NPK fertilizer showed that vermicompost at 10 per cent concentration produced maximum seed germination in lettuce and tomato, while maximum germination in maize seeds was obtained with 20 per cent vermicompost concentration. There was a significant difference in the number of leaves, length of shoot, length of root, wet and dry weight of plants tested at (P<0.01) across treatments. It was concluded that pre-soaking seeds in vermicompost leachate was beneficial in maximising plant growth.

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growth of tomato and lettuce as affected by vermicompost

water extracts (Teas). Horticultural Science, 47: 1722-1728.

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and sensorial properties of Santa line lamb meat terminated

in diets with increasing levels of cotton seed (Gossypium

hirsutum). Ciencia Technology Alimentary, 30: 372-377.European summer heat wave. Journal of Climate, 20: 5081-

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seed germination, seedling growth and physiological status

of vegetable crop species. 65, 169–181.DOI 10.1007/s10725-

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Govindapillai. S, Rekha. P, Kunyil. K, Devan. E, Mundarath. P,

Srikumaran. V, Namasivayam M (2018). Effects of

vermicompost and plant growth enhancers on the exo

morphological features of Capsicum annum (Linn.) Hepper.

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in

Agriculture, 7: 83-88.

Kaur. A, Singh B, Ohri P, Wang J, Wadhwa R, Kaul. S.C (2018).

Organic cultivation of Ashwagandha with improved

biomass and high content of active withanolides: Use of

vermicompost. Plos Journal One, 13, 4.

Korkmaz. W. G, Pill. K (2003). The effect of different priming

treatments and storage conditions on germination

performance of lettuce seeds. European Journal

Horticultural Science. 68 (6), 260-265. ISSN 1611-4426.

Kattimani. KN, Reddy. Y.N, Rao. B.R (1999). Effect of pre-sowing

seed treatment on germination, seedling emergence,

seedling vigour and root yield of Ashwagandha (Withania

somnifera Dunal.). Seed Science Technology, 27: 483-488.

Muhammad. K, Nadeem, M. Q, Niaz. A, Rabnawaz. S. J. R, (2017).

Effect of seed soaking time on germination of maize (Zea

mays L.). Biological Research. Volume 2, 46-50. ISSN: 2517-

Maron. J.L, Waller. L.P, Hahn. M.A, Diaconu. A, Pal. R.W, Muller.

S. H, Klironomos. J.N, Callaway. R.M (2013). Effects of soil

fungi, disturbance and propagule pressure on exotic plant

recruitment and establishment at home and abroad. Journal

of Ecology, 101: 924-932.

Norman. Q, Arancon. D (2012). Seed germination and seedling

growth of tomato and lettuce as affected by vermicompost

water extracts (Teas). Horticultural Science, 47: 1722-1728.

Vieira. T.R, De. L, Cunha. M, Das. G.G, Gaarrutti. D, Dos. S, Duarte.

T.F, Felex. F.F, Pereira. F.J.M, Madruga. M. S (2010). Physical

and sensorial properties of Santa line lamb meat terminated

in diets with increasing levels of cotton seed (Gossypium

hirsutum). Ciencia Technology Alimentary, 30: 372-377.European summer heat wave. Journal of Climate, 20: 5081-

Gederts I (2011). Vermicompost treatment differentially affects

seed germination, seedling growth and physiological status

of vegetable crop species. 65, 169–181.DOI 10.1007/s10725-

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Govindapillai. S, Rekha. P, Kunyil. K, Devan. E, Mundarath. P,

Srikumaran. V, Namasivayam M (2018). Effects of

vermicompost and plant growth enhancers on the exo

morphological features of Capsicum annum (Linn.) Hepper.

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in

Agriculture, 7: 83-88.

Kaur. A, Singh B, Ohri P, Wang J, Wadhwa R, Kaul. S.C (2018).

Organic cultivation of Ashwagandha with improved

biomass and high content of active withanolides: Use of

vermicompost. Plos Journal One, 13, 4.

Korkmaz. W. G, Pill. K (2003). The effect of different priming

treatments and storage conditions on germination

performance of lettuce seeds. European Journal

Horticultural Science. 68 (6), 260-265. ISSN 1611-4426.

Kattimani. KN, Reddy. Y.N, Rao. B.R (1999). Effect of pre-sowing

seed treatment on germination, seedling emergence,

seedling vigour and root yield of Ashwagandha (Withania

somnifera Dunal.). Seed Science Technology, 27: 483-488.

Muhammad. K, Nadeem, M. Q, Niaz. A, Rabnawaz. S. J. R, (2017).

Effect of seed soaking time on germination of maize (Zea

mays L.). Biological Research. Volume 2, 46-50. ISSN: 2517-

Maron. J.L, Waller. L.P, Hahn. M.A, Diaconu. A, Pal. R.W, Muller.

S. H, Klironomos. J.N, Callaway. R.M (2013). Effects of soil

fungi, disturbance and propagule pressure on exotic plant

recruitment and establishment at home and abroad. Journal

of Ecology, 101: 924-932.

Norman. Q, Arancon. D (2012). Seed germination and seedling

growth of tomato and lettuce as affected by vermicompost

water extracts (Teas). Horticultural Science, 47: 1722-1728.

Vieira. T.R, De. L, Cunha. M, Das. G.G, Gaarrutti. D, Dos. S, Duarte.

T.F, Felex. F.F, Pereira. F.J.M, Madruga. M. S (2010). Physical

and sensorial properties of Santa line lamb meat terminated

in diets with increasing levels of cotton seed (Gossypium

hirsutum). Ciencia Technology Alimentary, 30: 372-377.European summer heat wave. Journal of Climate, 20: 5081-

Gederts I (2011). Vermicompost treatment differentially affects

seed germination, seedling growth and physiological status

of vegetable crop species. 65, 169–181.DOI 10.1007/s10725-

-9586-x.

Govindapillai. S, Rekha. P, Kunyil. K, Devan. E, Mundarath. P,

Srikumaran. V, Namasivayam M (2018). Effects of

vermicompost and plant growth enhancers on the exo

morphological features of Capsicum annum (Linn.) Hepper.

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in

Agriculture, 7: 83-88.

Kaur. A, Singh B, Ohri P, Wang J, Wadhwa R, Kaul. S.C (2018).

Organic cultivation of Ashwagandha with improved

biomass and high content of active withanolides: Use of

vermicompost. Plos Journal One, 13, 4.

Korkmaz. W. G, Pill. K (2003). The effect of different priming

treatments and storage conditions on germination

performance of lettuce seeds. European Journal

Horticultural Science. 68 (6), 260-265. ISSN 1611-4426.

Kattimani. KN, Reddy. Y.N, Rao. B.R (1999). Effect of pre-sowing

seed treatment on germination, seedling emergence,

seedling vigour and root yield of Ashwagandha (Withania

somnifera Dunal.). Seed Science Technology, 27: 483-488.

Muhammad. K, Nadeem, M. Q, Niaz. A, Rabnawaz. S. J. R, (2017).

Effect of seed soaking time on germination of maize (Zea

mays L.). Biological Research. Volume 2, 46-50. ISSN: 2517-

Maron. J.L, Waller. L.P, Hahn. M.A, Diaconu. A, Pal. R.W, Muller.

S. H, Klironomos. J.N, Callaway. R.M (2013). Effects of soil

fungi, disturbance and propagule pressure on exotic plant

recruitment and establishment at home and abroad. Journal

of Ecology, 101: 924-932.

Norman. Q, Arancon. D (2012). Seed germination and seedling

growth of tomato and lettuce as affected by vermicompost

water extracts (Teas). Horticultural Science, 47: 1722-1728.

Vieira. T.R, De. L, Cunha. M, Das. G.G, Gaarrutti. D, Dos. S, Duarte.

T.F, Felex. F.F, Pereira. F.J.M, Madruga. M. S (2010). Physical

and sensorial properties of Santa line lamb meat terminated

in diets with increasing levels of cotton seed (Gossypium

hirsutum). Ciencia Technology Alimentary, 30: 372-377.

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Published

2023-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2023): Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture (Jan-Jun) 2023

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How to Cite

Olusoji David, A., Roger, C., Sibonelo , M., & Lindokuhle , T. (2023). Response of vermicompost leachate on seed germination and crop growth . Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture, 18(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.5958/2582-2683.2023.00001.1
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