Influence of foliar application with Moringa oleifera residue fertilizer on growth,  and yield quality of leafy vegetables

Hatsadong Chanthanousone; Thao Thu Phan; Co Quang Nguyen; The Dieu Thi Nguyen; Long Thanh Dang; Nhi Thi Hoang Ho; Bao Quy Le Nguyen; Hai Thi Hong Truong

doi:10.18006/2022.10(6).1453.1461

Authors

Hatsadong Chanthanousone Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Thao Thu Phan Tay Nguyen Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dong A University, 33 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Da Nang, Vietnam
Co Quang Nguyen Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
The Dieu Thi Nguyen Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Long Thanh Dang Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Nhi Thi Hoang Ho Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Bao Quy Le Nguyen Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Hai Thi Hong Truong Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18006/2022.10(6).1453.1461

Keywords:

Biofertilizer, Moringa oleifera, Lettuce, Mustard spinach, Organic farming

Abstract

Biofertilizers produced from organic materials help to promote the growth, and yield quality of crops and is more environmentally friendly than chemical fertilizers. Moringa oleifera is a leafy vegetable whose leaves are also used to make biofertilizers. The use of moringa non-edible parts in biofertilizer preparation remains under-explored. In this study, a procedure to produce moringa foliar biofertilizer (MFB) from non-edible parts was developed. The effect of composting time (3 to 4 months) on the quality of MFB was investigated, and four-month incubation was found suitable for biofertilizers yield with the highest nitrogen content and optimal pH. Furthermore, the influences of MFB doses (20 to 100 mL per Litre) on the growth of lettuce and mustard spinach were studied. The yield of these leafy vegetables was the highest at 100 mL per Litre of MFB spray. Finally, MFB was compared with other commercial foliar sprays, including chitosan fertilizer and seaweed fertilizer. Each foliar treatment was applied every five days until five days before harvest. Plant height, the number of leaves, canopy diameter, leaf area index, actual yield, ascorbic acid content, and Brix were found to be similar in lettuce sprayed with MFB, chitosan, and seaweed fertilizers. In conclusion, the application of MFB promoted the growth and yield of mustard spinach.

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