Effect of Water Hyacinth-based Organic Fertilizer on the Soil Quality and Biomass of Mango Seedling
- Author Saswati Chakraborty
- Co-Author Sufia Zaman, Abhijit Mitra
- DOI https://ww
- Country : India
- Subject : Oceanography
Keywords : Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), water hyacinth-based organic fertilizer (WHOF), above-ground biomass (AGB), mango seedlings.
Abstract
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), a highly invasive aquatic weed, poses significant ecological and economic challenges by clogging waterways and disrupting ecosystems. However, this study showcases the potential of converting this menace into a valuable resource using water hyacinth-based organic fertilizer (WHOF). The research highlights the positive impact of WHOF on soil health and the above-ground biomass (AGB) of mango seedlings. By applying WHOF in ratios of 1:1 and 1:4 with soil, alongside a control without WHOF, the best results for AGB and underlying soil health were observed with the WHOF: Soil = 1: 4 treatments. These findings underscore the importance of organic fertilizers as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, enhancing soil fertility and plant growth while addressing the water hyacinth problem in an environmentally beneficial way.
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