Assessing the Potential of Organic Wastes through Vermicomposting: A Case Study with Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Olowoake, A. A.; Wahab, A. A.; Lawal, Oluwafemi Oluwatosin; Subair, S. K.

doi:10.1007/s40011-021-01321-3

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“…Our outcomes regarding different vitamins and biochemical attributes, such as protein, fiber, and fat contents, revealed their strong correlation with vermicompost application. Similar outcomes were observed by [68], who checked the potential of vermicomposting of different organic wastes in improving growth and yield and performed a proximate analysis of cucumber plants. They stated that the application of vermicompost positively affected the proximate analysis of cucumbers, such as fat, protein, fiber, and other nutritional contents.…”

Section: Plant Growth Yield Physiology and Nutritional Quality Attrib...supporting

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Morphological and Physiological Response of Tomato to Sole and Combined Application of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers

Qasim

Zhao

et al. 2023

Agronomy

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Chemical fertilizers are commonly used to meet the nutritional demands of crops and boost their yields. However, their high costs and excessive application in soils increase the cost of production and have negative effects on the soil and environmental health. Vermicompost is an organic amendment that can potentially lessen the dependence on chemical fertilizers, with the additional advantages of sustainable nutrient supply to crops and maintaining soil health. To evaluate the potential of the two diverse vermicompost, the sole and combined applications of these vermicompost with reduced rates of chemical fertilizers were used for tomato cultivation in a field study. The results indicated that vermicompost produced from cattle manure combined with chemical fertilizers was more effective in improving tomato growth, physiology, yield, and nutritional attributes. Compared to the control treatment (NP applied), the combined application of vermicompost and chemical fertilizer significantly improved the root length (21.6%), plant height (167%), SPAD value (13.5%), chlorophyll ‘a’ (96%), chlorophyll ‘b’ (161%), relative water content (16%), membrane stability index (18%), carotenoid (87%), yield (82%), photosynthetic rate (148%), fruit diameter (83%), protein (89%), fat (27.5%), fiber (12%), vitamin C (52%), calcium (54%), magnesium (117%), phosphorus (38%) and potassium (128%). In addition, significant improvements in different soil physicochemical properties were also pragmatic. The results suggest that vermicompost application with reduced doses of chemical fertilizers can be used to improve crop yield and soil physico-chemical properties.

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Section: Plant Growth Yield Physiology and Nutritional Quality Attrib...supporting

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Morphological and Physiological Response of Tomato to Sole and Combined Application of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers

Qasim

Zhao

et al. 2023

Agronomy

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“…Studies show a strong correlation between VC application and biochemical attributes like protein, fiber, and fat. Vermicomposting organic wastes improves growth and yield, with cucumber plants showing a positive impact on their nutritional content [50,51].…”

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Organic inputs with reduced chemical fertilizers improve yield, antioxidant components, and defense mechanisms in Tomato (var. Pusa Sheetal)

Verma,

Kumar,

Narayan

2024

BIO Web Conf.

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Chemical fertilizers are widely used to meet the nutritional needs of crops and increase yields; but, due to their high cost and abuse, certain adverse effects are causing the soil to deteriorate. A decline in soil organic carbon is being addressed through the use of vermicompost and farmyard manure as organic amendments, potentially reducing chemical fertilizer usage and ensuring sustainable crop nutrient supply. A study utilizing cattle farmyard manure and vermicompost, along with reduced chemical fertilizers, demonstrated that organic inputs significantly enhance tomato growth, physiology, yield, nutritional, and defense attributes. The study found that using farmyard manure and vermicompost in combination with reduced chemical fertilizers significantly increased plant height (14.2%), number of branches (26.7%), number of leaves (18.1%), fruit weight (30.7%), yield (89.4%), ascorbate peroxidase (15.4%), carotenoids (11.6%), vitamin C (15.4%), lycopene (17.2%), superoxide dismutase (18.5%), total antioxidant activity (55.4%), total soluble solids (9.9%), and vitamin C 7.9% in tomatoes, potentially reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. In addition, soil pH was slightly neutralized and soil organic carbon and available N, P, and K status of soils significantly improved. Tomatoes with higher levels of ascorbate peroxidase, carotenoids, lycopene, superoxide dismutase activity, total antioxidant activity, total soluble solids, and vitamin C, showed higher yields.

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Conversion of waste into organo-mineral fertilizers: current technological trends and prospects

Bouhia

Hafidi

Ouhdouch

et al. 2022

Rev Environ Sci Biotechnol

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One of agriculture’s most important goals is finding the proper equilibrium between sustainability and intensification of production. The exponential growth of the world population, climate variability, and soil degradation are essential factors that require the development of novel agricultural practices to achieve food security. In this context, organo-mineral fertilization has been proposed as a promising approach. Such a concept is based on novel fertilizers formulations combining organic and mineral resources features, which could simultaneously address soil fertility and health issues. The manufacturing processes of organo-mineral fertilizers (OMF) are highly versatile and revolve around the co-processing of organic and mineral matrices. OMF’s peculiarity resides in using systemic methodologies for waste valorization to generate cost-effective and eco-friendly products in alignment with the bio-circular economy. Despite their advantages, OMF adoption by farmers is still not satisfactory, which could be attributed to the difficulty of accessibility and a stagnant market. This work critically reviews recent advances in the organo-mineral fertilization concept. Our review provides an in-depth understanding of the chemical, biological, and thermal methodologies used for OMF generation through mineral and organic matrices co-processing. We also discuss the positive effect of such products on the plant-soil system by focusing on the mechanism of action. Furthermore, this review scrutinizes the innovation profile of OMF based on trends of patent submission during the last 20 years. It also provides future research and development pathways based on current drawbacks and limitations of the industry. Graphical abstract

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Assessing the Potential of Organic Wastes through Vermicomposting: A Case Study with Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Morphological and Physiological Response of Tomato to Sole and Combined Application of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers

Morphological and Physiological Response of Tomato to Sole and Combined Application of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers

Organic inputs with reduced chemical fertilizers improve yield, antioxidant components, and defense mechanisms in Tomato (var. Pusa Sheetal)

Conversion of waste into organo-mineral fertilizers: current technological trends and prospects

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