Efficiency Assessment of Carrier-Based Application of Amino Acid Produced From Bio-Degradation of Chicken Feather in Plant Growth and Regulation

Abstract

Purpose: Fermented feather hydrolysate has a growth growth-promoting effect on plants due to its higher plant-available nitrogen contents. In this study, we want to investigate the outcome of carrier materials along with fermented feather hydrolysate.

Methods: Utilizing Bacillus wiedmanni SAB10, a nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer was created. In 72 hours at pH 10, the cell-free hydrolysate was produced by submerged fermentation of waste poultry birds litter (1.25%, w/v) as single media supplemented with white poultry feather (1%, w/v). To create a blended bio-organic fertilizer that was applied to the leaves of Moong plants, the fermented hydrolysate was combined with rice water and corn starch in a 1:1 weight /volume ratio. Plant physiological and biochemical characteristics were measured.
Results: A substantial amount of protein (4.8 mg/L), oligopeptides, and total amino acids are present in fermented hydrolysate, which affects the development and production of moong (Vigna radiata) plants in clay pot trials. Compared to other treated and control groups, rice starch, when used as a carrier ingredient with feather hydrolysate, produced a higher yield and better growth metrics.

Conclusion: carrier-based fermented feather hydrolysate enhances the quality of plants and helps them grow more. For the growing of moong beans, fermented poultry feather degraded material is a valuable fertilizer for the foliage. Soon, it will be a wise liquid fertilizer due to its marketable chunks and economical, eco-friendly nature.