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Effect of substrates mixtures on conversion phase of Coffea arabica L. cv. `Caturra rojo' plants obtained by somatic embryogenesis

Biotecnología Vegetal, 2014
The development of somatic embryogenesis of coffee (Coffea spp.) in liquid culture medium is a viable alternative for the propagation of this specie, but high conversion rates are required.
Raúl Barbon, Hien Nguyen Thi, Alina Capote, Manuel de Feria, Anabel Pérez, Leonardo Rivero, Michel Leiva, Ortelio Hurtado   +7 more
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Dual-Purpose Vermicompost for the Growth Promotion and Suppression of Damping-Off Disease on Potted Vegetable Soybean

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Vermicompost is applied as a soil amendment to promote plant growth and yield. It also helps to significantly reduce the incidence of soil-borne diseases. However, its efficiency depends on the type of earthworm from which it is formed. The current study
Alongkorn Nonthapa, Chuleemas Boonthai Iwai, Sompong Chankaew, Shanerin Falab   +3 more
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Bioaccumulation of heavy metals during composting and vermicomposting processes of sewage sludge [PDF]

, 2022
Adel S. El-Hassanin, Magdy R. Samak, Saber Ahmed, Mohamed Afifi, Aml Abd El-Satar   +4 more
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An Overview of the Environmental Applicability of Vermicompost: From Wastewater Treatment to the Development of Sensitive Analytical Methods

The Scientific World Journal, 2014
The use of vermicompost (humified material) for treating wastewaters, remediating polluted soils, improving agricultural productivity, protecting crop production, and developing sensitive analytical methods is reviewed here, covering the past 17 years ...
Madson de Godoi Pereira, Lourdes Cardoso de Souza Neta, Maurício Paulo Ferreira Fontes, Adriana Nascimento Souza, Thaionara Carvalho Matos, Raquel de Lima Sachdev, Arnaud Victor dos Santos, Marluce Oliveira da Guarda Souza, Marta Valéria Almeida Santana de Andrade, Gabriela Marinho Maciel Paulo, Joselito Nardy Ribeiro, Araceli Verónica Flores Nardy Ribeiro   +11 more
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Influence of Solid and Liquid Red California Vermicompost (Eisenia foetida) on Growth and Yield of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. crispa L.)

Journal of Agricultural Sciences
The intensive use of chemical inputs in the agricultural field has reduced soil fertility as well as affected human health and the environment. To overcome these problems, environmentally friendly alternatives such as vermicompost applications should be ...
Hülya Alan, Tuğba Özbucak
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Application of legume cover crop and various vermicompost dosages on young cinchona in the marginal area

, 2022
Yudithia Maxiselly, Mira Ariyanti, Mochamad Arief Soleh, Naufal Fikri   +3 more
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Impact of vermicompost addition on water availability of differently textured soils

Heliyon
Vermicompost is an organic material that is abundant in humic acids and nutrients. It is obtained through the bio-oxidation and stabilization processes carried out by earthworms.
Mirko Castellini, Cristina Bondì, Luisa Giglio, Massimo Iovino   +3 more
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Effect of vermicomposting plant residues on phytochemical properties of Zarrin-giah (Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss.)

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate whether vermicompost production from various plant residuals could improve the biomass and essential oil properties of Zarrin-giah (Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss.).
Maedeh Bohlouli, Hossein Ali Asadi-Gharneh, Elham Chavoshi, Nafiseh Zamindar   +3 more
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Effect of vermicompost and fertility levels on growth, yield, nutrient uptake and net returns in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2014
A field experiment was conducted during 2010 in semi- arid climate of Rajasthan to asses the effect of vermicompost and fertility levels on the pearl millet.
RAKESH CHOUDHARY, L R YADAV, A C SHIVRAN, S PARIHAR   +3 more
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Effect of Vermicompost on Growth of Coconut Seedlings under Field Conditions in Sri Lanka

CORD, 2018
Organic matter contributes in maintaining soil fertility in agriculture. Vermicompost is rich in plant nutrients and recognized as potential organic manure source for many crops.
S.H.S. Senarathne
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