COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF COMPOST AND EFFLUENT FROM VEGETABLE WASTES FOR OPTIMUM PLANT PRODUCTIVITY

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the effect of amended compost (from vegetable wastes) and its effluent on agricultural soils using Phaselous Vulgaris .L. (Bean seed). Essential parameters such as pH, Electrical Conductivity, Moisture content, Ash content, Volatile matter, Organic Matter, Total organic carbon, Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium were analyzed to determine the quality of the compost and effluent. Results revealed that values of pH, Moisture content, Ash content, Potassium and Carbon/Nitrogen ratio were higher in the compost effluent while Electrical Conductivity, Organic Matter, Total Organic Carbon, Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus were higher in the compost. Nutrient values such as Nitrogen and Phosphorus (2723.67 mg/kg and 1.53Mg/L respectively) were higher in the compost while Potassium (223.43Mg/L) was higher in the compost effluent. The compost and its effluents demonstrate robust soil enrichment potentials which are essential for chlorophyll production, root development and healthy plant growth.