Cattle Dung Manure Microbiota as a Substitute for Mineral Nutrients and Growth Management Practices in Plants

Dhiman, Sandhya; Kumar, Sandeep; Baliyan, Nitin; Dheeman, Shrivardhan; Maheshwari, Dinesh Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-65447-4_4

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“…Using cow dung and urine to transform fallow land into fertile land is a time-tested and highly effective agricultural practice (Lekasi et al, 2003). Cow dung and urine contain essential nutrients, organic m atter and b enefic ial microorganisms that can help improve soil fertility and productivity (Dhiman et al, 2021;Pathak and Ram, 2013). Cow dung and urine can help restore the natural balance of nutrients and microorganisms in the soil, making it more fertile and productive (Gashaw, 2016).…”

Section: Revitalizing Fallow Lands Into Fertile Landscapementioning

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Revitalizing Agriculture: Role of Cow Dung and Urine in Promoting Sustainability

Patra,

Bharti

2024

BKAP

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Cow dung and urine have been used as natural fertilizers and pesticides for centuries in India and recent scientific research has confirmed their effectiveness in promoting sustainable agriculture. Cow dung is a rich source of organic matter, essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and beneficial microorganisms that can enhance soil fertility and plant growth. On the other hand, cow urine contains high levels of nitrogen, urea and minerals that make it a potent fertilizer and pest repellent. Currently, there is growing research attention towards exploring the potential applications of cow dung and urine for sustainable agriculture. This study highlights the various uses of cow dung and urine, including their role in transforming from chemical to natural farming, converting fallow to fertile land and promoting sustainable agriculture to develop a healthier and more harmonious relationship between humans and the environment.

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Section: Revitalizing Fallow Lands Into Fertile Landscapementioning

confidence: 99%

Revitalizing Agriculture: Role of Cow Dung and Urine in Promoting Sustainability

Patra,

Bharti

2024

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Ecology of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria for Sustainable Development of Non-legume Crops

Dheeman¹,

Maheshwari²

2022

Microorganisms for Sustainability

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Choose Local: Dung Addition from Native Herbivores Can Produce Substantial Positive Effects on the Growth of Native Grasses Compared to Livestock Dung

Guevara-Torres

2023

J Soil Sci Plant Nutr

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Livestock grazing and dung deposition can increase soil nutrients, contributing to the dominance of exotic species. Recent research suggests that native herbivore grazing has positive effects on native vegetation and soil health. However, little is known about the effects of native herbivore dung on plant growth and its potential implications for the restoration of degraded grasslands. This study examined the effects of dung addition from a native herbivore, kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), and ruminant livestock, sheep (Ovis aries), on biomass production and nutrient uptake of the native perennial wallaby grass (Rytidosperma auriculatum) and the annual exotic wild oat (Avena barbata), two of the most abundant grasses from the temperate grasslands of southern Australia. We conducted a glasshouse experiment, adding each type of dung to each plant species grown without competition in pots containing soil with a nutrient composition similar to that of old fields. Kangaroo dung produced higher wallaby grass aboveground biomass than other treatments and less wild oat aboveground biomass than the control. Kangaroo dung affected nutrient uptake but not nutrient concentration. Sheep dung had no effect. We demonstrated that native herbivores and livestock dung can have different effects on the biomass of native and invasive grasses. The higher nutrient uptake in wallaby grass appeared to be a consequence of the higher biomass production, suggesting that the effects produced by kangaroo dung could be related to its chemical and biological characteristics rather than its nutrient composition. Incorporating native herbivores’ dung or facilitating their presence can improve restoration outcomes in degraded grasslands.

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Cattle Dung Manure Microbiota as a Substitute for Mineral Nutrients and Growth Management Practices in Plants

Cited by 3 publications

References 126 publications

Revitalizing Agriculture: Role of Cow Dung and Urine in Promoting Sustainability

Revitalizing Agriculture: Role of Cow Dung and Urine in Promoting Sustainability

Ecology of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria for Sustainable Development of Non-legume Crops

Choose Local: Dung Addition from Native Herbivores Can Produce Substantial Positive Effects on the Growth of Native Grasses Compared to Livestock Dung

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