Title of article :
Effects of IMO and EM application on soil nutrients, microbial population and crop yield
Author/Authors :
Zuraihah, I. Illani Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Strategic Resources Research Centre, Malaysia , Aini, Z. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Strategic Resources Research Centre, Malaysia , Faridah, M. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Strategic Resources Research Centre, Malaysia
Abstract :
The performance of indigenous microorganisms (IMO) and effective microorganisms (EM) on leafy vegetables (Brassica alboglabra, Brassica chinensis and Lactuca sativa) grown under rain shelter was evaluated. Results at the end of the planting season showed that microbial populations were significantly (p 0.05) higher in soil inoculated with EM compared to IMO, urea and normal compost. The increase in microbial populations ranged between 5.45 and 7.12 log10 cfu/g in line with the increase in soil pH. Assessment of the application of IMO and EM showed no significant differences in yield performance, antioxidant levels in vegetable leaf samples and soil nutrient status
Keywords :
effective microorganism , indigenous microorganism , nature farming , crop yield
Journal title :
Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science
Journal title :
Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science
