Research Article

Effects of Different Organic Fertilizers on Plant Growth, Yield, Quality Properties and Element Contents in Spinach

Volume: 8 Number: 2 August 22, 2022
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Effects of Different Organic Fertilizers on Plant Growth, Yield, Quality Properties and Element Contents in Spinach

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effects of different organic fertilizers on plant growth, yield, quality properties and element contents in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). The research was carried out under open field conditions in Bolu province. In the study, Matador spinach variety was used and seven different applications were examined. The applications were as follows: 1) Control, 2) Chicken manure, 3) Turkey manure, 4) Sheep manure, 5) Cattle manure, 6) Vermicompost and 7) Chemical fertilizer. The experiment was established in randomized complete block design with three replications. According to the research findings, significant differences were found among the applications. In general, organic fertilizer applications significantly increased yield, plant height, plant wet weight, plant dry weight, dry matter content, number of marketable leaves, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur and selenium contents of the plant in comparison with control and chemical fertilizer. The highest yield was determined in cattle manure application. It was observed that cattle manure increased the yield by 88.08% compared to the control and increased the yield by 41.16% compared to the chemical fertilizer. In organic fertilizer applications, heavy metal contents such as arsenic, chrome, cobalt, and nickel were found to be lower than the control and, aluminum and cadmium contents were found to be lower than chemical fertilizer. As a result, it was determined that organic fertilizers examined in the study have positive effects on plant growth, yield, quality properties and element contents of spinach and organic fertilizers can be used successfully for sustainable agriculture in spinach cultivation.

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Supporting Institution

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Unit of Scientific Research Projects

Project Number

2017.10.05.1195

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Horticultural Production

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 22, 2022

Submission Date

March 28, 2022

Acceptance Date

June 6, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Yaman Türkkan, Ö., & Kibar, B. (2022). Effects of Different Organic Fertilizers on Plant Growth, Yield, Quality Properties and Element Contents in Spinach. Uluslararası Tarım Ve Yaban Hayatı Bilimleri Dergisi, 8(2), 208-222. https://doi.org/10.24180/ijaws.1094410

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