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: Received: 27 December 2023 / Approved: 27 December 2023 / Online: 27 December 2023 (11:06:13 CET)
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Mesmar, A.; Albedwawi, S.; Alsalami, A.; Alshemeili, A.; Al Raish, S. Effect of Spent Ground Coffee, Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers on Organic Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Plant and Soil Quality. Preprints2023, 2023122097. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2097.v1
Mesmar, A.; Albedwawi, S.; Alsalami, A.; Alshemeili, A.; Al Raish, S. Effect of Spent Ground Coffee, Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers on Organic Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Plant and Soil Quality. Preprints 2023, 2023122097. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2097.v1
Mesmar, A.; Albedwawi, S.; Alsalami, A.; Alshemeili, A.; Al Raish, S. Effect of Spent Ground Coffee, Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers on Organic Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Plant and Soil Quality. Preprints2023, 2023122097. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2097.v1
APA Style
Mesmar, A., Albedwawi, S., Alsalami, A., Alshemeili, A., & Al Raish, S. (2023). Effect of Spent Ground Coffee, Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers on Organic Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Plant and Soil Quality. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2097.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Mesmar, A., Alreem Alshemeili and Seham Al Raish. 2023 "Effect of Spent Ground Coffee, Vermicompost and Chemical Fertilizers on Organic Red Radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) Plant and Soil Quality" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2097.v1
Abstract
The overuse of chemical fertilisers degrades the soil ecosystem and restricts the natural development of plants. Within the coffee industry, various by-products are produced throughout the process of coffee production and consumption, which are significant in terms of environmental waste. SCG (spent coffee grounds) contain a variety of bioactive compounds that have demonstrated potential applications in various fields. These compounds can enhance soil quality by improving its chemical, physicochemical, physical properties, and biological fertility, ultimately leading to improved plant growth. This study examines the impact of SCG, vermicompost, and chemical fertilisers on the growth of organic red radish (Ravanello Cherry Belle) and soil quality. The experiment, conducted in a greenhouse, tested various concentrations and applications of SCG. Results showed that the SCGT 0.5 gm treatment yielded the highest mean plant length (18.47 cm) and fresh weight (27.54 grammes), while the SCG 10% treatment resulted in the lowest mean plant length (4.54 cm) and fresh weight (0.07 grammes). Vermicompost at 50% concentration produced the highest mean leaf surface area (58.32). These findings suggest the potential of SCG as a sustainable fertiliser alternative, contributing to improved plant growth and soil quality, thus supporting sustainable agricultural practices and a circular economy.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Waste Management and Disposal
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