Abstract
The use of inorganic fertilizers has become increasingly necessary due to the depletion of soil fertility. Inadequate nutrient levels in both plants and soil can be remedied with the application of fertilizers. However, to achieve optimal results, it is recommended to supplement inorganic fertilizers with organic alternatives such as biochar. Despite its benefits, the high pH of activated carbon presents a significant challenge to its use in alkaline soil. Recent studies have shown that acidified carbon can be used instead of alkaline activated carbon. Moreover, the use of biofertilizers is crucial for maintaining soil quality. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of using biofertilizers, inorganic nitrogen fertilizer, and acidified carbon fertilizer in combination on fenugreek growth and chlorophyll concentrations. A pot experiment was conducted using calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) and three levels of acidified carbon (BC) at 0, 0.75, and 1.50%, with and without the addition of biofertilizer (BF). The results revealed that 1.50CANBC+BF was the most effective supplement for improving soil characteristics such as pH, EC, and overall organic matter. The application of 0.75CANBC+BF was found to be a successful treatment for promoting fenugreek growth and enhancing nitrogen absorption. To achieve better fenugreek quality by reducing electrolyte leakage and MDA, and increasing chlorophyll levels, gardeners are advised to use 1.50CANBC+BF. However, to establish 1.50CANBC+BF as the optimal method for fenugreek growth in poor fertility and high pH soils, further experimental studies in various agro-climatic conditions are necessary.
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Claim · model-written summary
The 1.50CANBC+BF treatment was the most effective supplement for improving soil pH, EC and overall organic matter in the fenugreek pot experiment.
- Taxon
- fenugreek
Trigonella foenum-graecumt0 - Treatment
- 1.50CANBC+BFe1
- Outcome
- soil characteristics such as pH, EC, and overall organic mattere1
- Direction
- improvinge1
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Verbatim
t0“fenugreek”
e1“1.50CANBC+BF was the most effective supplement for improving soil characteristics such as pH, EC, and overall organic matter”
Claim · model-written summary
The 0.75CANBC+BF treatment promoted fenugreek growth.
- Taxon
- fenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecume1
- Treatment
- 0.75CANBC+BFe1
- Outcome
- fenugreek growthe1
- Direction
- promotinge1
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Verbatim
e1“The application of 0.75CANBC+BF was found to be a successful treatment for promoting fenugreek growth”
Claim · model-written summary
The 0.75CANBC+BF treatment enhanced nitrogen absorption in fenugreek.
- Taxon
- fenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecume1
- Treatment
- 0.75CANBC+BFe1
- Outcome
- nitrogen absorptione1
- Direction
- enhancinge1
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Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e1“The application of 0.75CANBC+BF was found to be a successful treatment for promoting fenugreek growth and enhancing nitrogen absorption”
Claim · model-written summary
To obtain better fenugreek quality through lower electrolyte leakage and MDA and higher chlorophyll, gardeners are advised to use 1.50CANBC+BF.
- Taxon
- fenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecume1
- Treatment
- 1.50CANBC+BFe1
- Outcome
- better fenugreek qualitye1
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e1“To achieve better fenugreek quality by reducing electrolyte leakage and MDA, and increasing chlorophyll levels, gardeners are advised to use 1.50CANBC+BF”
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