Kentucky State University
Effectiveness of a Blend of Beneficial Microorganisms Combined with Brassica Green Manures in Reducing Damage by Phytophthora capsici to Yellow Squash (Curbita pepo) Seedlings
Institution
Kentucky State University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Michael Bomford; Paul Vincelli; Brian Geier; George Antonious
Abstract
We evaluated effects of two green manures and an organic fertilizer on yellow squash (Curbita pepo) growth following inoculation with Phytophora capsici (0.5% v/v). Green manures were Indian mustard (Brassica juncea c.v. 'Pacific gold') and a rye (Secale cereale) vetch (Vicia villosa) mixture applied at 0, 1, 2, 4 and 16 kg/m2 and irrigated with treated or untreated water. The water treatment was an organic fertilizer containing hydrolyzed soy meal, humic acid, and a range of beneficial bacteria. The green manures did not have any significant impact on growth of the yellow squash. Plants that were treated with the fertilizer had longer shoots after 5 days.
Effectiveness of a Blend of Beneficial Microorganisms Combined with Brassica Green Manures in Reducing Damage by Phytophthora capsici to Yellow Squash (Curbita pepo) Seedlings
We evaluated effects of two green manures and an organic fertilizer on yellow squash (Curbita pepo) growth following inoculation with Phytophora capsici (0.5% v/v). Green manures were Indian mustard (Brassica juncea c.v. 'Pacific gold') and a rye (Secale cereale) vetch (Vicia villosa) mixture applied at 0, 1, 2, 4 and 16 kg/m2 and irrigated with treated or untreated water. The water treatment was an organic fertilizer containing hydrolyzed soy meal, humic acid, and a range of beneficial bacteria. The green manures did not have any significant impact on growth of the yellow squash. Plants that were treated with the fertilizer had longer shoots after 5 days.