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Growth of Medicinal and Economical Plants in Vermicompost for Sustainable Development

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore - 29, Tamilnadu, INDIA

Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci., Volume 1, Issue (3), Pages 1-6, April,24 (2013)

Abstract

Different concentrations of compost were used to test the growth of Plectranthus amboinicus, Morindacitrifolia and Jatropha curcas. Plants were allowed to grow for one month duration. The growth of theplant in terms of leaves, stem and root production were noticed. The results showed that 50% and 75%concentrations were found suitable for germination and growth of the plants.

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