Effect Of Vermicompost On Germination And Growth Of Black Nightshade (Solanum Nigrum Linn.) Plant

Research Article
Karthiyayini R and Vijayalakshmi A
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0808.0614
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Vermicompost, Azospirillum, Plant growth, Humic substance
Abstract: 

Green revolution enhanced the quality and increased production of food crops and vegetables by engaging the modern agro technology. The present study was aimed to understand the effect of vermicompost on the germination and plant growth of black nightshade (S. nigrum). The different treatments significantly influenced the seed germination, seedling growth and number of leaves/ plant. The fresh and dry weight of the S. nigrum plant was more in 20 g vermicompost supplemented pots.