The Effect of Homemade Fertiliser on Mesona chinensis (Grass Jelly)

Abstract

Fertiliser aids to enhance plant growth and productivity due to inadequate nutrient supply from the soil. Nowadays, the agriculture sector faces some difficulties due to limited land availability that affect the global food demand. The difficulties can be overcome by using chemical fertiliser where it can increase the crop yield in a short period. However, excessive usage of chemical fertilizers can lead to several environmental issues such as soil pollution and deterioration. To promote sustainable agriculture practices, a study of the effect of homemade fertiliser on Mesona chinensis’s plant growth was conducted. Two types of organic fertilizer from onion husk and coffee residue were applied to M. chinensis. Planted and soil parameters were measured. Both fertilisers showed increases in plant height and the number of leaves. Hence, the fertilisers also influence in controlling soil moisture due to the improvement of soil retention.