The influence of organic manure formulated from goat manure on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum)

Abstract

The influence of organic hydroponic nutrient solution on tomato growth and yield was studied using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three treatments (organic nutrient solution, conventional hydroponic fertiliser (as positive control) and plain tap water (as negative control)) replicated three times. Determinate tomato seeds were germinated and transplanted into the 3 treatments. Twenty days after transplanting, vegetative response variables were recorded at fifteen days intervals from each treatment. Vegetative response variables included plant height, number of leaves and stem diameter. The reproductive parameters included number of flowers per plant, number of fruits per plant, average fruit weight (g), yield (kg) per plant and yield (kg) per treatment. Furthermore, the organic nutrient solution formulated from goat manure positively improved plant growth and yield performance of a tomato crop, and provided a technique feasible and alternative to conventional hydroponics. These results open further possibilities for other crops currently grown in hydroponics using conventional fertilisers.

Desenvolvimento inicial de mudas de melão amarelo (Cucumis melo L.) produzidas em diferentes substratos

“…Isso se deve ao fato deste substrato proporcionar o aumento significativo do teor médio de água no solo, por ser eficaz na melhoria da estrutura física do solo com a presença da matéria orgânica e atividade microbiológica (Mertens et al, 2017). O esterco caprino, por outro lado, contém elementos essenciais necessários para o crescimento das plantas, incluindo N, P, K, Ca e Mg (Mowa et al, 2018).…”

Impact of organic liquid fertilizers on growth and yield performance of Green Bean (<em>Phaseolus vulgaris</em> L.) in non-circulating hydroponic system

“…These results are agreed with Koesriharti and Istiqmah (2016) stated that the nutrient content also affects the growth and yield of pakcoy on hydroponic substrate, because the nutrient solution is one of the most important determining factors on the yield and quality in hydroponic system. Edgar et al (2017) also noted increased growth and yield performance of tomato grown on goat manure.…”

Determining the Effects of Selected Organic Fertilizer on Growth and Yields of Tomato (&lt;i&gt;Lycopersicon esculentum&lt;/i&gt;: Var. Rio Grande Tomatoes) in Mundri West County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan

“…It has been demonstrated that using microorganisms to degrade organic nitrogen in organic sources such as manure results in nitrates and ammonium production which in turn are used for plant production [13]. Organic fertilizers are farmyard manure (FYM), sheep manure (SM), poultry manure (PM), goat manure (GM), chicken manure (CM), and composts among others have been used for crop production for centuries.…”

“…Organic fertilizers are farmyard manure (FYM), sheep manure (SM), poultry manure (PM), goat manure (GM), chicken manure (CM), and composts among others have been used for crop production for centuries. The use of these forms of fertilizers certainly pre-date chemical (mineral) fertilizers, which is of the more recent development in comparison with organic fertilizers [13]. Organic fertilizers are more environmentally friendly since they are from natural and organic sources.…”