Impact of Eco-Friendly Liquid Organic Fertilizer on Plant Growth in Eleusine coracana L.

Abstract

In modern agriculture, the extensive use of chemical fertilizers has resulted in the degradation of soil fertility, leading to acidity and instability, making it unsuitable for agriculture. This overreliance on inputs has contributed to severe health hazards and environmental pollution. The experiment on finger millet focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of growth-promoting natural fertilizers. The findings highlighted that a liquid organic fertilizer made from vegetable peels exhibited a superior composition of nutrients compared to the vermicompost manure and garden soil. This liquid fertilizer contained high levels of essential nutrients such as N, P, k, B, S, Zn, Fe, and Mn, crucial for promoting plant growth. Its efficacy lies in fostering better nutrient absorption through the establishment of a symbiotic relationship between microbes and plants. Results indicated that finger millets cultivated with the liquid fertilizer displayed superior and robust growth compared to those grown in garden soil with vermicompost. This presentation underscores the potential of liquid organic fertilizers (LOF) as a noteworthy alternative to chemical fertilizers, contributing to improved sustainable crop growth and yield. LOFs emerge as a beneficial tool for farmers, to explore the effective use of echo-friendly, cost-effective. This study unfolds the significant impact of liquid fertilizers on improving chemical properties in the soil and the growth, yield, and quality of Eleusine coracana L. . KEYWORDS :Eco-friendly, Finger Millet, Liquid Fertilizer, Nutrients, Organic