Production of jeevamrutham and its effects on...

Production of jeevamrutham and its effects on enhancing soil fertility and sustainability

Author Name : Charan Chowdary, Amandeep Kaur

ABSTRACT This study is carried out on the production of jeevamrutham and its effects on enhancing soil fertility and sustainability. Organic inputs being bulky and concentrated in nature are capable of supplying plant nutrients and enhance soil physical environment. These manures containing organically bound macro and other micro-nutrients that influence plant growth and development, which further also play role in maintaining soil sustainability. The breakdown of organic waste increases the nitrogen and phosphorus content and leads to an increase in the population of nitrogen-fixing and phosphate solubilizing bacteria. The physicochemical studies of Jeevamrutham suggest progressive fermentation of the ingredients. Few micronutrients (Fe, Mn, and Zn) were detected in Jeevamrutham. The total microbial population viz., fungi, bacteria, and actinomycetes were significantly improved by different storage periods compared to fresh preparation. Jeevamrutham contains an enormous amount of microbial load which multiplies and acts as soil tonic. Its application enhances microbial activity in the soil and ultimately ensuring the availability and uptake of nutrients by the crops.