Effect of Blue Green Algae on Plant Growth and Improving Soil Quality

Authors

  • Priyanka Tomar
  • Harsh Thakur
  • J. S. Sudarsan
  • S. Nithiyanantham
  • M. G. Prathap

Abstract

The extensive use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and growing pollution on land has led to degradation in quality of soil. Uses of bio fertilizers can solve the problem to some extent. This research dealswith practice of Blue Green Algae (BGA) to improve the soil quality and fertility. In this study the effect of blue green algae in plant growth and soil fertility was studied. By testing soil quality before and after applicationBGA on soil. A mustard crop was  used in the trais.. Seeds were tested for in vitro germination. In vitro germination of seed gave good result. 15 experimental pot were taken with soil and manure in ratio 2:1. BGA was mixed with 1kg soil and put on the surface of these pots and watered regularly. 5 control pots were taken without any BGA. The result of BGA on growth of mustard plant and soil fertility was checked by soil quality analysis and comparison from control soil. Based on the trail results it’s clear that BGA helps a lot in improving soil fertility and plant growth

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2020-01-19

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