Effects of Effective Microorganisms on Yield and Quality of Vegetable Cabbage Comparatively to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers

Authors

  • 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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2010.1039.1042

Keywords:

Chemical fertilizers, EM technology, leaf area index, photosynthesis, vegetable cabbage

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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Published

15.10.2010

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 11 (2010)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

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Chantal K, Xiaohou S, Weimu W, Ong'or BTI. Effects of Effective Microorganisms on Yield and Quality of Vegetable Cabbage Comparatively to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers. Pak. J. Nutr. [Internet]. 2010 Oct. 15 [cited 2025 Jul. 27];9(11):1039–1042. Available from: https://pjnonline.org/pjn/article/view/1315