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IMPACT OF BIO-ORGANIC FERTILIZER ON CAULIFLOWER (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. BOTRYTIS) GROWTH AND SOIL QUALITY

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Leah C. Tuan
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.si6.603

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Utilization of carabao manure and carabao manure tea as a sustainable approach on nutrient management for cauliflower production was studied to determine the effect of carabao manure and carabao manure tea on the growth of cauliflower and effects on soil quality. Carabao manure preparations included dried carabao manure, administered at 1.0 kg and 1.5 kg levels per pot and manure tea. The application of carabao manure as an organic bio fertilizer was found to have highly influenced the growth of cauliflowers, evident on the different growth parameters evaluated. Soil quality, in terms of the physical, chemical, and presence of microorganisms was significantly improved with the incorporation of carabao manure. Soil analysis showed that soils added with different levels of dried carabao manure registered proportional result. NPK was comparatively higher in soil added with 1.5 kg/pot dried carabao manure than those with 1.0 kg/pot and in the untreated soil. Carabao manure, a farm waste product, an untapped resource, has been proven to be an effective, safe and an economical bio-organic fertilizer. A commodity capable of becoming a promising industry; a lowly resource, but if given enough attention can “turn dust into gold” and effect significant changes in the lives of many sorts.

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