Assessment of plant growth activity in Panchagavya using Solanum melongena

Abstract

Organic agriculture is based on the principles of health, care for all living beings and the environment, ecology and fairness. Organic farming offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to food production. While it has its challenges, the benefits for both the environment and human health make it a valuable option for consumers and farmers. Panchagavya is a potent organic fertilizer and pesticide derived from five cow products: cow dung, cow urine, cow milk, cow curd, and cow ghee and other supportive ingredients. Panchagavya is a single organic fertilizer was prepared and used in the experiment for the plant growth. In this study, green brinjal is used for the plant growth. The plant growth characters were investigated such as plant height, root length, shoot length, number of leaves and leaves width. The growth effects were analysed and the treatments was superior over the control. 2.5 % Panchagavya was recommended as a doses for plant growth.