Quality of coirdust composts and their effect on the drymatter yield of maize

Quality of coirdust composts and their effect on the drymatter yield of maize

Authors

  • P. Surya Rao Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka
  • L. Suseela Devi Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka
  • Amlan Datta Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka

Keywords:

coirdust, compost, C, N ratio, L

Abstract

Composting of coirdust was done with various organic and inorganic additives in various combinations. Coirdust, which had high C:N ratio (93.77) and L:N ratio (106.0) could be convened to good quality composts with 21.91 to 34.07 C:N ratio and 18.78 to 25.49 L:N ratio. The organic carbon, lignin, cellulose and total phenol content decreased while contents of major, minor and micronutrients increased upon composting of coirdust in all the compost treatments. Coirdust compost charged with garden weeds, gliricidia, rock phosphate and micronutrients along with 50% recommended fertilizer dosage recorded significantly higher drymatter yield over recommended practice. Hence, this super quality compost could be used as an effective component in integrated nutrient management.

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Published

12-10-2006

How to Cite

Rao, P. S., Devi, L. S., & Datta, A. (2006). Quality of coirdust composts and their effect on the drymatter yield of maize. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 39(1), 24–27. Retrieved from https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/7

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