Egg production performance of pure line japanese quail breeders under cage and deep litter systems of rearing

Abstract :

Flower wastes collected from markets, gardens, temples, etc., were mixed in six different combinations using cow dung flower waste and biofertilizers (Azospirillum Azo, Phosphobacteria PB, Bluegreen algae - BGA, Rhizobium Rhizo), and subjected to vermi composting using Eisenia fetida for 80 days. Chemical analysis indicated significant (p < 0.05) increases in the levels of N, P, K, Ca, Mg along with reduction of C: N ratio due to combined action of earthworms and microbes leading to accelerated rate of decomposition and mineralization of organic wastes. The reduced level of Na, Mn, Fe and Cu in the vermicompost may be due to their higher utilization by earthworms. It is concluded that biofertilizer mixed flower wastes produce nutrient rich vermicomposts