The Effects of Eggshell and Egg Membrane Amendments on Soil and Plant Growth

Authors

  • Ching Wen Wong Pusat PERMATA@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Nur Zeti Ashikin Shamsul Bahari Pusat PERMATA@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Nur Aliah Atikah Tumiran Pusat PERMATA@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • SY ING ONG PUSAT PERMTA@Pintar NEGARA , UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
  • Roslina Ahmad Faisal Pusat PERMATA@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Nurul Suzaina Joli Pusat PERMATA@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Eggshell, Soil properties, Green bean , Okra, Cucumber

Abstract

The management of eggshell waste poses a considerable challenge, given its contribution to environmental pollution and the squandering of valuable soil nutrients. Traditional synthetic fertilizers have resulted in soil deterioration and environmental pollution, underscoring the urgency for more sustainable alternatives. Organic fertilizers and soil enhancements present promising options by augmenting soil quality and fostering plant growth. This investigation scrutinizes the feasibility of utilizing eggshells as organic fertilizers to tackle these concerns. Through the assessment of diverse concentrations of eggshells on the development of green bean, okra, and cucumber plants, along with their impact on soil characteristics, this study advances our comprehension of the potential of eggshells in sustainable agriculture. Three different masses of eggshell amendments (20g, 40g and 60g) along with a control group (0g) are added into the soil of three plants (green bean, okra, cucumber). Findings indicate that specific eggshell concentrations exert a positive influence on plant growth, underscoring their promise as an alternative fertilizer source. Correlation analyses (0.920 < r < 0.974) underscore the robust significance of eggshell concentrations on plant height, emphasizing the importance of precise application for optimizing plant maturation. The optimized results from the study is 9.61cm, 6.83cm and 3.11cm for cucumber, okra and green bean plants respectively. While there may be constraints related to experimental procedures and resources, this study underscores the significance of eggshell amendments in sustainable agriculture, opening the door for forthcoming research and more environmentally friendly farming techniques.

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Published

2023-12-31

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): International STEM Journal

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