Effect of Biofertilizer from Food Waste on Growth of Sunflower Sprouts
Abstract
This work integrating the research and academic service contributed to the community around Thammasat University (Rangsit campus). The research aimed to study the properties of organic fertilizer made from the food waste of Canon (Thailand) Co., Ltd by anaerobic biological reactor owned by Prasart Thong Municipality, Ayutthaya Province, and also its benefits on plant growth. The results showed that the properties of organic fertilizer made from the food waste met the standards specified by Department of Agriculture with the moisture content of 5.5-6.4%, pH of 6.33-6.58, Electrical Conductivity (EC) of 1.89-2.02 mS/m, and Soil Organic Matter (SOM) of 31.65-45.12%. In addition, the amount of essential soil nutrients including Total Nitrogen (TN), Available Phosphorus (Avail.P), and Available Potassium (Avail.K) were 2.5-2.57%, 0.07-0.36% and 0.27-1.66% respectively. In terms of the effectiveness of fertilizer made from the food waste on improving the soil fertility, it was found that the 1:1 ratio of the soil to the organic fertilizer by weight was the optimum ratio with the proper amount of essential plant nutrients and the most suitable fertilizer application when compared to the others ratio. Moreover, the study also compared the uses of the soil only, the soil with chemical fertilizer, and the soil with organic fertilizer from the food waste to grow sunflower sprouts. Considering the germination numbers and percentage of plants, plant height, numbers of leaves, length and width of leaves, chlorophyll content in leaves and nitrogen content in plants, the results revealed that the organic fertilizer made from the food waste mixed with the soil from the studied area at the ratio of 1:1 by weight could greatly enhance the growth of the sunflower sprouts due to the nutrients needed for plant growth were adequately supplied. Furthermore, the richness of potassium in the organic fertilizer makes it suitable for cultivating the fast-growing plants with a short harvest time such as sunflower sprouts. Keywords : biofertilizer ; food waste ; sunflower sproutsReferences
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prod
chemical fertilizer and their combinations on growth and yield of Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk.).
Journal of Science and Technology,23(6), 970-982. (in Thai)
Department of Agriculture. (2015). Announcement of Department of Agriculture for standard of organic fertilizer
year 2015. (in Thai)
Gierth, M. & Mäser, P. (2007). Potassium transporters in plants–involvement in K+ acquisition, redistribution and
homeostasis. FEBS letters, 581(12), 2348-2356.
Kaewyod S., Samnaknit N., Nantong P., Phimchan P. & Ngamhi N. (2019). Utilization of bio-compost and
phosphate solubilizing bacteria for improving Mali Nil Surin rice yield. KHON KAEN AGR. J. 47 (1),
691-696. (in Thai)
Land Development Department.(2001). Manual of analyzing for plants, fertilizer and soil improved materials,
enforce year 2010. Retrieved June 20, 2018, from http://www.ldd.go.th/PMQA/2553/Manual/OSD-07.pdf (in Thai)
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. (2010). Type of soil: Classification of textures. Retrieved August 20,
2020, from http://oss101.ldd.go.th/web_soils_for_youth/s_type2.htm.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.(2016). Agricultural development plan in National Economic and Social
Development Plan Issue 12 (Year 2017-2021) (in Thai)
Nayana S. and Ritu S., (2017). Environmental science effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on human
health and environment: A review. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology,
10(6), 675-679,
Rice Department.(2000).Organic rice production: nutrient content in organic materials. Retrieved June 20, 2018,
from http://www.ricethailand.go.th/rkb/organic%20rice/index.php-file=content.php&id=12.htm (in Thai)
Somphee P., Shutsrirung A. & Choonluchanon S.(2011). Contamination of Escherichia coli Miguli and
Salmonella spp. in soils and vegetables planting by application of composted and non-
composted cow manures. Thai Agricultural Research Journal, 29(3), 233-247. (in Thai)
Sukyankij S., Keawkiriya A., Pluemphuak T.& Panich-pat T. (2017). Effect of Calcium Chloride on Quality,
Yield and Nutrient Content in Sunflower Sprouts. Songklanakarin Journal of Plant Science, 4(2),
33-39.(in Thai)
Yookate R., Butchiw P.& Chinachi W. (2014). Effects of seedling media and soaking treatment of seed on
prod
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