Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato Plants
Vermicompost products have gained a great importance in plant nutrition over the years. They are reported to have plant growth promoting effects both in horticulture and field crops. The nutritional value and chemical properties of vermicomposts highly depend on the feedstock used in their productio...
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| description | Vermicompost products have gained a great importance in plant nutrition over the years. They are reported to have plant growth promoting effects both in horticulture and field crops. The nutritional value and chemical properties of vermicomposts highly depend on the feedstock used in their production. The aim of this study was to evaluate vermicompost manure, derived from the mixture of cattle manure and kitchen scraps, on seed germination and growth of tomato seedlings (Lycopersicon lycopersicum Mill.). Four solid vermicompost amendment rates of 0, 10, 20, and 30% were applied in plastic trays. Vermicompost application delayed and reduced seed emergence in all application rates, while in general, vermicompost substitution promoted growth tomato seedlings up to 20% of application rate. The results showed that vermicompost substitutions greater than 20% had adverse effects on seedling emergence and seedling growth parameters, which was attributed to high EC of vermicompost induced by cattle manure. Results suggest that both physical and chemical properties of the feedstock used for vermicompost production should be taken into consideration in order to sustain high vermicompost quality to ensure targeted plant growth for horticultural and agricultural purposes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c99a7062344341f694f7bf91a5aa3fde2025-08-20T02:02:06ZengHasan EleroğluTurkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology2148-127X2017-10-015111360136410.24925/turjaf.v5i11.1360-1364.1458654Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato PlantsYurdagül Şimşek Erşahin0Ali Ece1Ebru Karnez2Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Çankırı Karatekin University, 18200 ÇankırıProgram of Plant and Animal Production, Korkuteli Vocational School, Akdeniz University, 07800 Korkuteli/AntalyaDepartment of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Çukurova University, 01100 AdanaVermicompost products have gained a great importance in plant nutrition over the years. They are reported to have plant growth promoting effects both in horticulture and field crops. The nutritional value and chemical properties of vermicomposts highly depend on the feedstock used in their production. The aim of this study was to evaluate vermicompost manure, derived from the mixture of cattle manure and kitchen scraps, on seed germination and growth of tomato seedlings (Lycopersicon lycopersicum Mill.). Four solid vermicompost amendment rates of 0, 10, 20, and 30% were applied in plastic trays. Vermicompost application delayed and reduced seed emergence in all application rates, while in general, vermicompost substitution promoted growth tomato seedlings up to 20% of application rate. The results showed that vermicompost substitutions greater than 20% had adverse effects on seedling emergence and seedling growth parameters, which was attributed to high EC of vermicompost induced by cattle manure. Results suggest that both physical and chemical properties of the feedstock used for vermicompost production should be taken into consideration in order to sustain high vermicompost quality to ensure targeted plant growth for horticultural and agricultural purposes.http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/1458Organic fertilizerPlant nutritionPlant growthOrganic farmingVermicomposting. |
| spellingShingle | Yurdagül Şimşek Erşahin Ali Ece Ebru Karnez Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato Plants Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology Organic fertilizer Plant nutrition Plant growth Organic farming Vermicomposting. |
| title | Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato Plants |
| title_full | Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato Plants |
| title_fullStr | Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato Plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato Plants |
| title_short | Differential Effects of a Vermicompost Fertilizer on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Tomato Plants |
| title_sort | differential effects of a vermicompost fertilizer on emergence and seedling growth of tomato plants |
| topic | Organic fertilizer Plant nutrition Plant growth Organic farming Vermicomposting. |
| url | http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/1458 |
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