Effect of Egg Shell Manure on Growth of Fenugreek Plants

Abstract

It is crucial to increase production using a range of strategies as agricultural demand rises with increase in population. Fertilizers, which are the most frequent crop development treatments, are used to increase production. However, the depletion of important minerals in the soil caused by the usage of synthetic chemical fertilizers has had a severe effect on soil. Bio fertilizers like eggshell manure and animal waste are possible remedies for this issue. The objective of this work was to increase the fertility of soil by using organic fertilizers and also to use the waste food remains i.e. Egg Shell and Fruit Peels for betterment of the soil. In this study, bio fertilizers made from fruit waste and eggshells were created. Also, a series of experiments were conducted on Fenugreek plants to demonstrate the effects of egg shell tea and egg shell powder for different concentrations on plant growth, height, and root length. NPK values, pH level, and other parameters of the soil were measured, and comparison of soil with fertilizer and without fertilizer was carried out. On comparing the results, it was found that the one with 10g concentration of egg shell powder has performed the best in all parameters. Further soil analysis reports found that the tested soil was deficient in calcium carbonate, available nitrogen, and was also slightly acidic, so research was conducted on the composition of various fruit peels to compensate for this deficiency.