Abstract:
The main objective of this study was to prepare compost
using local farm resources such as Date Palm Leaves (DPL) and compare
it with the imported peatmoss on seed germination, rate of germination
and growth of ornamental plants. The results showed that total number
of seeds germinated, rate of seed germination, plant height, number of
leaves per plant and the dry-biomass per plant was better in the Date
Palm Leaves Compost (DPLC) relative to the peat moss. Based on the preliminary
results, it is concluded that farming community and the various research
organizations should be encouraged to develop technology for the preparation
of composts using local farm wastes resources such as date palm leaves
and Phragmites australis rather than importing more expansive peat
moss.
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