Comparative Analysis of the Influence of Synthetic Fertilizer and Chicken Waste Manure on Soil Fertility and the Growth Rates of Vigna radiata and Vigna aconitifolia

Abstract

In terms of solid waste management, chicken waste manure appears to be a promising, innovative, sustainable waste treatment technology. Gallus gallus domesticus intestinal waste is broken down and converted into fertilizer or chicken manure over a period of 90 to 100 days. Globally, sustainable agricultural methods have been employed to reduce the adverse effects of synthetic fertilizers, which decrease soil fertility and organic matter. An annual herb, Vigna radiata is a member of the legume family. When fully matured, its seeds provide a valuable source of 85% digestible protein for human use. The high protein content and excellent amino acid, mineral, and vitamin profile of Vigna aconitifolia make it a popular choice for food and fodder. In addition to comparing the effects of synthetic fertilizer and chicken manure on soil fertility, the study aimed to examine the growth parameters of Vigna radiata and Vigna aconitifolia roots, leaves, plant height, pods, and seeds. In comparison to synthetic fertilizer, all treated groups who received a high dose of chicken waste manure after 120 days of the study showed significant increases in the number of nodes, leaves, roots, shoot length, number of pods, and number of seeds. The treatment groups that received a high dose of chicken waste manure during the 90-day pilot trial indicated significantly higher levels of organic carbon, NPK, and pH compared to those that received synthetic fertilizer.