Kwizera Chantal
Key Laboratory of Efficient Irrigation-Drainage and Agricultural Soil-Water Environment in Southern China, Hohai University, Ministry of Education, China
Shao Xiaohou
Key Laboratory of Efficient Irrigation-Drainage and Agricultural Soil-Water Environment in Southern China, Hohai University, Ministry of Education, China
Wang Weimu
Key Laboratory of Efficient Irrigation-Drainage and Agricultural Soil-Water Environment in Southern China, Hohai University, Ministry of Education, China
Basil T. Iro Ong`or
Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, 190-50100, Kenya
ABSTRACT
The misuse and excessive use of fertilizers resulted in the loss of soil sustainability and a declined productivity, have increased the need of use of Effective Microorganisms Technology (EM) as an alternative to such practices to meet the future nutritional requirements of the people. This study aimed at appraising the effects of EM on Leaf Area (LA) and Photosynthesis (PH) of vegetable cabbage comparatively to Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) fertilizers. Results showed an increased leaf area for treatments with EM, while others demonstrated its reduction. Significant among treatments was recorded with p<0.05. Likewise, EM has improved photosynthesis. This suggested that EM improve plant yield and quality, resulting in a fulfillment of a sustainable agriculture.
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Kwizera Chantal, Shao Xiaohou, Wang Weimu and Basil T. Iro Ong`or, 2010. Effects of Effective Microorganisms on Yield and Quality of Vegetable Cabbage Comparatively to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 9: 1039-1042.
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2010.1039.1042
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2010.1039.1042
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2010.1039.1042
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2010.1039.1042
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