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Fermenting Liquid Bio-Fertilizer Traditionally and Comparison of Soil Characteristics and Growth of Plants by Bio-fertilizer and Chemical Fertilizer

  • Unique Paper ID: 167117
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 3
  • PageNo: 265-268
  • Abstract:
  • This study investigates the production of liquid biofertilizer through traditional fermentation methods and compares its effects on soil characteristics and plant growth with those of chemical fertilizers. Liquid biofertilizer was produced using locally available organic materials through an anaerobic fermentation process. The bio-fertilizer’s nutrient content was analyzed and compared with standard chemical fertilizers. Experimental plots were prepared, and identical crops were grown using biofertilizer and chemical fertilizers under controlled conditions. Soil samples were collected and analyzed for key physical and chemical properties, including pH, organic matter content, nutrient levels, and microbial activity. Plant growth parameters such as germination rate, plant height were monitored and recorded. Results indicated that the liquid biofertilizer significantly improved soil health by increasing organic matter content and enhancing microbial activity. The biofertilizer-treated soil maintained a pH of 6.8, compared to 7.2 in the chemical fertilizer-treated soil. Biofertilizer-treated soil showed a 60% increase in organic matter compared to a 3% increase with chemical fertilizers. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in biofertilizer-treated soil were 3.5%, 1.8%, and 2.4% respectively, compared to 2.8%, 1.5%, and 2.0% in chemically treated soil. The microbial biomass in biofertilizer-treated soil was 30% higher than in soil treated with chemical fertilizers. 95% in biofertilizer-treated plots compared to 90% in chemical fertilizer-treated plots. Average plant height was 15% higher in biofertilizer-treated plants. This study highlights the potential of traditionally fermented liquid biofertilizers as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, promoting healthier soils and robust plant growth while reducing environmental impacts.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 3
  • PageNo: 265-268

Fermenting Liquid Bio-Fertilizer Traditionally and Comparison of Soil Characteristics and Growth of Plants by Bio-fertilizer and Chemical Fertilizer

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