S.G. Das, P.B. Patil, P.A. Daki, S.K. Patekar, T.S. Dalvi and K.M. Pariya
Abstract
With increased need for agricultural production, there is a growing trend of excessive usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These compounds do not breakdown easily and can cause serious negative effects on humans and environment. Many studies have highlighted the consequences leading to ban on several of this chemicals and called for more sustainable alternatives. Due to this need organic fertilizers and pesticides have been produced and investigated for their impact on productivity. Recently, biofertilizers have been produced that enhance plant growth and development through microbial and enzyme-based mechanisms. Current study deals with preparation of Biofertilizers from fish waste and checking its germination potential. Chemical analysis of the fish waste biofertilizers revealed appreciable concentrations of essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium along with micronutrients including iron, zinc, magnesium, and manganese. Seed germination was recorded at regular interval of time up to 30 days after sowing. Germination percentage was calculated on basis of seeds that emerged successfully. On an average 60% germination was achieved by control set 66% and 80% by bio fertilizers with pineapple and pomegranate respectively while commercial fertilizer showed around 44% germination percentage.