Application of Chicken Feather Compost with Nano Biochar and Cocopeat Additives on Corn (Zea mays L.)
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Additives are one of the ingredients to speed up the composting process. If chicken feathers are composted, the N is easily lost. In the composting process, additives need to be added. The study aims to determine the best percentage of cocopeat and nano biochar (CNB)-enriched chicken feather compost (CFC) and urea in replacing urea fertilizer in corn growth and yield. This research was carried out using an experimental method with a single factor treatment design arranged in a Completely Randomized Environmental Design. The research was carried out using 3 treatments of combination CNB-CFC and Urea, as followed 75% Urea + 25% CNB-CFC (B), 50% Urea + 50% CNB-CFC (C), and 25% Urea + 75% CNB-CFC (D). These three treatments were compared with two treatments of controls, namely 100% Urea (A) and 100% CNB-CFC (E). The research showed that a combination of urea fertilizer and CNB-CFC could replace 25-100% of N Urea and increase the growth and yield of corn. Of all treatments tested, the best growth and yield of corn was recorded from the application of 100% CNB-CFC. This finding emphasized the potential of CNB-CFC as an eco-friendly substitute for Urea that can be used for corn cultivation.
Authors: Mulyono, Avida Merliana, Bambang Heri Isnawan, Tri Hartanto
Institution: Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405319040