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ABSTRACT
The present study deals with the effects of Biosolid (animal manure), Spent Mushroom Compost (SMC), and Leaf Compost on the vegetative growth and yield of pea (Pisum sativum L.). We have examined the physicochemical properties and fungal flora of soil (control) and different composts (amendments). The composts (amendments) were taken in four concentrations, i.e., 25, 50, 75, and 100%, along with complete loam soil as a control. The result reveals the differential response of compost (amendments), showing that Biosolid gives a higher yield at 25%, whereas SMC with 50% and Leaf compost best results at 75% concentrations, respectively. The other parameters of the test plant, such as height, numbers of leaflets, numbers of pods, 100 seeds weight, are found in accordance with respective yields in all the amendments. However, SMC found better fertilizers compared to other test organic substances.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank the Head of Botany for his consistent support. We acknowledge the gardener of the botanical garden (Department of Botany) for providing soil, materials, space, and other supporting help and the authors also like to thank the Vishal Anayatical Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India, for their support in soil analysis. Authors are also grateful to the UGC for providing financial assistance.
Disclosure statement
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Supplementary material
Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2022.2071440