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: Received: 27 December 2023 / Approved: 27 December 2023 / Online: 27 December 2023 (10:09:29 CET)
How to cite:
Almaramah, S.; Alteneiji, W.; Albedwawi, S.; Al Raish, S. Effect of Food Waste, Compost, Vermicompost, and Chemical Fertilizers on Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Growth Measurement and Soil Quality. Preprints2023, 2023122046. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2046.v1
Almaramah, S.; Alteneiji, W.; Albedwawi, S.; Al Raish, S. Effect of Food Waste, Compost, Vermicompost, and Chemical Fertilizers on Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Growth Measurement and Soil Quality. Preprints 2023, 2023122046. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2046.v1
Almaramah, S.; Alteneiji, W.; Albedwawi, S.; Al Raish, S. Effect of Food Waste, Compost, Vermicompost, and Chemical Fertilizers on Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Growth Measurement and Soil Quality. Preprints2023, 2023122046. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2046.v1
APA Style
Almaramah, S., Alteneiji, W., Albedwawi, S., & Al Raish, S. (2023). Effect of Food Waste, Compost, Vermicompost, and Chemical Fertilizers on Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Growth Measurement and Soil Quality. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2046.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Almaramah, S., Shaikha Albedwawi and Seham Al Raish. 2023 "Effect of Food Waste, Compost, Vermicompost, and Chemical Fertilizers on Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Growth Measurement and Soil Quality" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2046.v1
Abstract
In this study, the effects of food waste (FW) compost, vermicompost, and chemical fertilizers on the growth of organic red radish and soil quality are investigated to promote sustainable agriculture. Utilizing a comparative approach, it assesses the impacts of these fertilizers on various plant growth metrics and soil characteristics, highlighting the potential of converting FW into nutrient-rich amendments as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers. The results indicate a significant variation in fresh weight among different treatments. For example, the FV 25% treatment demonstrated a relatively high mean fresh weight of 7.9664, while the CO 50% treatment yielded a much lower mean fresh weight of 0.2589. These numbers underscore the potential efficacy of specific FW treatments in enhancing plant growth, with VC 50% and FV 25% showing considerable promise in increasing crop yield. The study concludes that FW compost and vermicompost significantly enhance plant growth and soil quality, advocating for their use as sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers. The findings emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate fertilizer types and concentrations to optimize agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability, supporting the incorporation of FW into agricultural systems as a beneficial resource.
Keywords
Food Waste; Vermicompost; Chemical Fertilizers; Organic Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle); Soil Quality; Sustainable Agriculture; Compost; Plant Growth Metrics; Leave Surface Area
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Waste Management and Disposal
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
