| RASĀYAN - Journal Of Chemistry | Vol.1, No.3, 429-692 (2008) |
FEASIBILITY OF USAGE OF POULTRY LITTER AS MANURE IN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
Authors: Y.Avasn Maruthi*, G.Sandeep ,S.Hari Chandana, K.Soumyamohan, J.Chandana,Y.Karuna and D. Apta Chaitanya
Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Science, GITAM University,Visakhapatnam-530045(A.P.)India;E-mail: ymjournal03@yahoo.co.in
The application of poultry litter on land has been a long used disposal method that benefits plant and soil. Addition of organic amendment, such as animal manure may reduce use of synthetic fertilizers because of its nutritive value. The objectives of this study were to study the possible effective utilization of poultry litter as manure and biodegradable rate of poultry litter as manure by cultivating four selected plant species (Spinach sp ,Mustard sp ,Fenugreek sp and Amaranthus species) in terms of observing change in the Physico-chemical properties of soil and litter. The present investigation revealed that the poultry litter and the soil at the 1:3 ratio was found to be suitable for the seed germination and growth of four leafy vegetables and can be safely used as fertilizer for crop. The use of poultry litter as manure helps in reduction of solid waste at source and health problems generated due to indiscriminate disposal of litter will be reduced will be a pinnacle bonus.
| Page No. : 631-635 | (Received:20 June 2008 Accepted: 23 August 2008 RJC-199) |
