Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
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Preparation of Vermicompost from Domestic wastes and Growth of Bhendi (Ablemoschus esculantus)

Jaquer Ross^{* *}Correspondence: Dr. Jaquer Ross, Department of Agricultural Research, Wondo Genet Agricultural Research Center, Shashemene, Ethiopia, Email:

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Waste management is a recycling process in which waste composting is an excellent technology for increasing the availability of organic fertilizer for crop growing while also reducing the waste disposal problem. In this study to see how vermin compost made from aqueous domestic waste cow manure affected the growth and germination of bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus) in the field. The surface burrowing variety of earth worms were used to vermin compost organic wastes (Udilus ugenia).

At the 07^th day after planting, growth characteristics of bhendi such as seed germination, plant height, number of leaves per plant, and days per plant were observed. T5-50 kg vermin compost had the highest value of growth parameters, followed by Domestic waste vermin compost, cow dung vermin compost, and control. Growth parameters followed the same pattern as growth parameters. The findings show that the morphological properties of vermin compost play a significant impact in the growth of bhendi. Vermicomposting is a biological process in which earthworms turn organic waste into nutrient-rich manure. The pathogen-free growth of plants is aided by the characteristics of vermin compost, such as high porosity and moisture holding ability.

The vermin composting process boosts microbial enzyme activity, which aids in the breakdown of trash into stable organic manure. It also boosts basal respiration, total organic carbon, and biomass carbon. Plants will rapidly absorb nutrients in the form of soluble potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and other useful elements from vermin compost. The presence of plant growth hormones and humic acid concentration in the vermin compost are two significant factors that influence plant growth. Because of the high yield and growth of the plants as a result of the use of vermin compost, the commercial value and agricultural sustainability are increased. It is a valuable vegetable crop grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world. Bhendi is one of the most popular immature vegetables in Tamil Nadu, both for production and consumption. The crop is a West African annual or perennial that grows to be between 0.5 and 4 meters tall and is hot and drought hardy. The crop can be grown as a garden crop as well as on huge commercial farms.

It is commercially grown in India, Turkey, Iran, Africa, the southern United States, and Japan, among other places. In England, it's known as Lady's finger; in the United States, it's known as Gumbo; and in India, it is known as Bhendi. It is high in antioxidants and contains a variety of vitamins, calcium, potassium, and other minerals. Fertilizers offer the nutrients that plants require for proper growth.

Apart from macronutrients, there are a number of micronutrients that are known to play a key role in plant metabolism. Compost or manure is examples of organic fertilisers. Fertilizers offer the nutrients that plants require for proper growth. Apart from macronutrients, there are a number of micronutrients that are known to play a key role in plant metabolism. Because of their high value of physical and chemical qualities, organic fertilizers such as compost or manure made from vegetative matter or animal excreta have been used. However, in modern agriculture, chemical fertilizers and pesticides are used indiscriminately in the pursuit of increased yields, causing soil fertility and crop quality to decline. An organic fertilizer is an excellent and appropriate supplier of soil food ingredients. Vermin compost is one of the best organic manures because it contains growth regulators like hormones that help crops develop and yield more. Compost has a significant impact on soil physical qualities and contains higher amounts of readily available nutrients that are critical for plant growth. Vermicomposting is the process of using earth worms and microorganisms to bio-oxidize and stabilize organic matter.

Despite the fact that it is a microorganism that biochemically degrades organic matter, they are critical drivers of the process because they aerate and fracture the substrate, substantially affecting microbial activity and subsequent degradation. Vermi compost is a stable fine granular organic matter that, when added to soil, loosens it and increases air flow. The hydroscopic mucus in the cast absorbs water, preventing water logging and improving water holding capacity. The organic carbon in rat compost slowly and steadily releases nutrients into the system, allowing the plant to absorb them. Additional components not present in commercial fertilizers are discovered in soil supplemented with vermin compost.

So, the purpose of this study was to see how vermin compost made from domestic waste and cow dung affected the growth of Bhendi plant seedlings. Soil samples were collected from the initial pot soil mixture before planting bhendi plant seedlings and pot soil before sowing and analysed for pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium at the Department of Agriculture's soil testing laboratory in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India.