Efficiency of the Combined Use of Cow Dung and Tea Waste on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) in Sandy Regosol
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https://doi.org/10.70112/ajsat-2025.14.1.4260Keywords:
Cow Dung, Tea Waste, Seed Germination, Seedling Growth, Sandy RegosolAbstract
This study aimed to evaluate the use of cow dung and tea waste as organic fertilizers for seed germination and seedling growth of coriander. The experiment followed a completely randomized design with four replications and seven treatments (T1-T7), representing different ratios of cow dung to tea waste: 0:0 (T1, control), 5:0 (T2), 4:1 (T3), 3:2 (T4), 2:3 (T5), 1:4 (T6), and 0:5 (T7). The results indicated that the application of cow dung and tea waste significantly affected (P < 0.05) seed germination and most seedling growth parameters. However, leaf number and shoot length were not significantly influenced. Furthermore, treatments T2 (5:0), T3 (4:1), and T4 (3:2) showed considerable improvements in certain seedling parameters compared to the control (T1). Notably, the T4 treatment exhibited the highest values for seed germination percentage (75%), leaf area (10.15 cm²), fresh leaf weight (115.95 mg), fresh stem weight (153.25 mg), fresh shoot weight (269.70 mg), dry stem weight (18.60 mg), and dry shoot weight (81.10 mg), surpassing the control. Overall, the combined application of cow dung and tea waste at a 3:2 ratio (T4) enhanced seed germination and seedling growth, making it a viable organic amendment for coriander cultivation in sandy regosol soil conditions.
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