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ArticlePloS one2023

Cow dung putrefaction via vermicomposting using Eisenia fetida and its influence on seed sprouting and vegetative growth of Viola wittrockiana (pansy).

Irsa Shafique, Saiqa Andleeb, Farrukh Naeem, Shaukat Ali, Tauseef Tabassam, Tariq Sultan, Mohammad Almas Abbasi

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Irsa ShafiqueDepartment of Zoology, Microbial Biotechnology and Vermi-Technology Laboratory, Vermi-tech Unit, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Saiqa AndleebDepartment of Zoology, Microbial Biotechnology and Vermi-Technology Laboratory, Vermi-tech Unit, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-7888-6444
Farrukh NaeemFirst Biotech LLC, Lahore, Pakistan.
Shaukat AliDepartment of Zoology, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Tauseef TabassamLand Resources Research Institute, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tariq SultanLand Resources Research Institute, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Mohammad Almas AbbasiDepartment of Agriculture, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.

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Abstract

The current research was conducted at Vermi-tech Unit, Muzaffarabad in 2018 to evaluate the efficacy of cow dung and vermicompost on seed sprouting, seedlings, and vegetative developmental parameters of Viola x wittrokiana (pansy). In the current study, vermicompost was produced using Eisenia fetida. Physicochemical parameters of vermicompost and organic manure were recorded before each experimentation. The potting experiment was designed and comprised of eight germination mediums containing different combinations of soil, sand, cow dung, and various concentrations of vermicompost such as 10% VC, 15% VC, 20% VC, 25% VC, 30% VC, and 35% VC. Seed sprouting and seedling developmental parameters were observed for 28 days while vegetative plant growth parameters were recorded after 10 weeks of transplantation in various vermicompost amended germination media. Pre and post-physicochemical analysis of germination media were also recorded to check their quality and permanency. The current findings showed that 30% VC germination media was an effective dose for early seed germination initiation and all seed germination parameters. However, the significant vegetative plant growth and flowering parameters of pansy occurred at 35% VC. Findings revealed that vermicompost not only enhanced the seed germination and growth of pansy but also improved soil health. These results indicate that vermicompost can be exploited as a potent bio-fertilizer for ornamental plant production.

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