Zoology (M. Sc.)             

Explore –Journal of Research

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Effect of Coelomic fluid and Vermicompost of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) on Germination and Growth of mung bean (Vigna radiata)and red spinach (Amaranthus dubius)

•  Ankita Kumari • Andrade Monica • Sister M. Stuti A.C.

Received                  : December 2021

Accepted                 : January 2022

Corresponding Author   : Sister M. Stuti A.C.

Abstract :The study was conducted to assess the effect of supplementing soil with coelomic fluid and vermicompost of earthworms (Eisenia fetida), on the rate of germination and growth of mung bean (Vigna radiata) and red spinach (Amaranthus dubius) seed. Further the role of three different concentrations of coelomic fluid, vermicompost only and coelomic fluid+ vermicompost @ (5%, 10% and 20%) respectively on the cholorophyll content and biochemical parameters was studied. A significant increase in the rate of germination was seen in different concentrations of coelomic fluid and vermicompost. There was significant increase at P<0.05 in plant height and number of leaves when treated with

10% of coelomic fluid+ vermicompost. Results also showed that there was significant increase in chlorophyll content, carbohydrate content and protein content in both Vigna radiata and Amaranthus dubius when treated with 10% concentration of coelomic fluid with combination of vermicompost. Antipesticide properties was observed in both coelomic fluid and vermiwash of earthworm. The study concluded that combination of coelomic fluid plus vermicompost could be used as organic fertilizers and natural pesticides.

Keywords: Eisenia fetida, Coelomic fluid, Vermicompost, Seed germination, Vigna radiata, Amaranthus dubius, physiological test, biochemical test.

Ankita Kumari
M.Sc. II year, Zoology, Session: 2020-2022,
Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India

Andrade Monica
M.Sc. II year, Zoology, Session: 2020-2022,
Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India

Sister M. Stuti A.C.
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology,
Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Bailey Road, Patna-800 001, Bihar,
India E-mail : mstuti07@gmail.com