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Nutrient Composition and Growth Effects of Liquid Organic Fertilizers Derived from Rabbit and Chicken Droppings on Bean ( Phaseolus spp ) Seedlings

Ngobidi, K C, Otuchristian, G, Akalaonu, X C, Ekuma, E T, Ibiam, S I, Ugwuanyi, C C, Okoro, O I, Ikwor, C S and Danladi, J G

Abstract

Liquid organic fertilizers (LOFs) produced from animal manures are inexpensive locally- available nutrient sources for smallholder systems, but their composition and short-term plant effects vary with feedstock and processing. This study compared nutrient composition and early growth responses of bean (Phaseolus spp.) seedlings to LOFs prepared from rabbit and chicken droppings. LOFs were produced by 1:5 (w/v) aqueous extraction, settled and decanted. Chemical analysis quantified K, P, Mg and total N (mg·L?¹). Seedlings were grown in pots (soil:

Keywords

liquid organic fertilizerpoultry manurerabbit manurePhaseoluscompost tea

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