Enhancement in the productivity of ladies finger (Abelmoschus esculentus) with concomitant pest control by the vermicompost of the weed salvinia (Salvinia molesta, Mitchell)
Abstract Purpose In a novel attempt, vermicompost derived from an intransigent and noxious weed salvinia was assessed for its fertilizer value and pest repellent properties. Methods In outdoor experiments which simulated the way vegetables are cultivated by farmers, ladies finger (Abelmoschus escule...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Islamic Azad University-Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch- Iran
2017-11-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40093-017-0181-7 |