Effects of Chinese Medicine Residue Vermicompost Application on Pakchoi Yield and Nutrient Content

Abstract:

In this study, we conducted a series of pot experiments to examine the effect of Chinese medicine residue vermicompost on yield and nutrient content of pakchoi. Vermicompost was proved to be effective in increasing yield and nutrient uptake by the results. The study showed that half vermicompost and half fertilizer works best, 9.86% higher than single fertilizer, with NPK content increased by 3.85%, 7.69% and 11.48%. In addition, the application of vermicompost improved the chlorophyll content of pakchoi. The study indicated that vermicompost, as an environment-friendly fertilizer, has great potential to assure the sustainable development of agriculture.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 1073-1076)
• Pages: 689-692
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1073-1076.689
• Online since: December 2014
• Authors: Yu Wei Wang, Dong Wei Yang, Yi Hang Duan, Li Juan Yang, Yao Jing Wang*
• Keywords: Chinese Medicine Residue, Earthworm, Pakchoi, Vermicompost

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