Effects of Vermicompost, Compost and Animal Manure on Vegetative Growth, Physiological and Antioxidant Activity Characteristics of Thymus vulgaris L. under Water Stress

Amir Rahimi; Harun Gitari; Graham Lyons; Saeid Heydarzadeh; Murat Tunçtürk; Rüveyde Tunçtürk

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Effects of Vermicompost, Compost and Animal Manure on Vegetative Growth, Physiological and Antioxidant Activity Characteristics of Thymus vulgaris L. under Water Stress

Authors:

Amir Rahimi | Harun Gitari | Graham Lyons | Saeid Heydarzadeh | Murat Tunçtürk | Rüveyde Tunçtürk

Publisher:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Main Topics:

Agricultural | Veterinary and Food Sciences

Journal:

Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.33 Issue 1, pp.40-53

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001286604

pISSN:

1308-7576

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Abstract:

 This study investigated the effect of organic fertilizers on vegetative growth and the physiological and antioxidant activity characteristics of thyme plants grown under stress. A factorial experiment was conducted according to randomized complete block design with 12 combinations and 3 replications in the 2018 growing season. The experiment factors were the implementation of organic fertilizers at 4 levels vermicompost, manure compost, animal manure, and control and irrigation regime at 3 levels Irr1, Irr2, and Irr3, respectively, irrigation after 60, 90, and 120 mm evaporation from A pan. The results showed that With delayed irrigation, the chlorophyll a and b contents, total chlorophyll, and carotenoid decreased, while the application of low water stress enhanced the amount of oil and the oil yield with the respective highest values of 2.61 and 3.68 gm under mild stress conditions. Nonetheless, higher values for the aforementioned properties were noted with the application of vermicompost. Water deficit decreased nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield, and seed yield of thyme, indicating that thyme was sensitive to drought, and organic fertilizers application improved nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield and seed yield of the plant within irrigation levels. The activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase were reduced under organic fertilizers such as vermicompost and manure compost as compared with control under drought stress. The plants of thyme showed a good response to organic fertilizers under water deficit circumstances, with vermicompost being the most effective.

 This study investigated the effect of organic fertilizers on vegetative growth and the physiological and antioxidant activity characteristics of thyme plants grown under stress. A factorial experiment was conducted according to randomized complete block design with 12 combinations and 3 replications in the 2018 growing season. The experiment factors were the implementation of organic fertilizers at 4 levels vermicompost, manure compost, animal manure, and control and irrigation regime at 3 levels Irr1, Irr2, and Irr3, respectively, irrigation after 60, 90, and 120 mm evaporation from A pan. The results showed that With delayed irrigation, the chlorophyll a and b contents, total chlorophyll, and carotenoid decreased, while the application of low water stress enhanced the amount of oil and the oil yield with the respective highest values of 2.61 and 3.68 gm under mild stress conditions. Nonetheless, higher values for the aforementioned properties were noted with the application of vermicompost. Water deficit decreased nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield, and seed yield of thyme, indicating that thyme was sensitive to drought, and organic fertilizers application improved nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield and seed yield of the plant within irrigation levels. The activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase were reduced under organic fertilizers such as vermicompost and manure compost as compared with control under drought stress. The plants of thyme showed a good response to organic fertilizers under water deficit circumstances, with vermicompost being the most effective.

 This study investigated the effect of organic fertilizers on vegetative growth and the physiological and antioxidant activity characteristics of thyme plants grown under stress. A factorial experiment was conducted according to randomized complete block design with 12 combinations and 3 replications in the 2018 growing season. The experiment factors were the implementation of organic fertilizers at 4 levels vermicompost, manure compost, animal manure, and control and irrigation regime at 3 levels Irr1, Irr2, and Irr3, respectively, irrigation after 60, 90, and 120 mm evaporation from A pan. The results showed that With delayed irrigation, the chlorophyll a and b contents, total chlorophyll, and carotenoid decreased, while the application of low water stress enhanced the amount of oil and the oil yield with the respective highest values of 2.61 and 3.68 gm under mild stress conditions. Nonetheless, higher values for the aforementioned properties were noted with the application of vermicompost. Water deficit decreased nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield, and seed yield of thyme, indicating that thyme was sensitive to drought, and organic fertilizers application improved nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield and seed yield of the plant within irrigation levels. The activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase were reduced under organic fertilizers such as vermicompost and manure compost as compared with control under drought stress. The plants of thyme showed a good response to organic fertilizers under water deficit circumstances, with vermicompost being the most effective.

 This study investigated the effect of organic fertilizers on vegetative growth and the physiological and antioxidant activity characteristics of thyme plants grown under stress. A factorial experiment was conducted according to randomized complete block design with 12 combinations and 3 replications in the 2018 growing season. The experiment factors were the implementation of organic fertilizers at 4 levels vermicompost, manure compost, animal manure, and control and irrigation regime at 3 levels Irr1, Irr2, and Irr3, respectively, irrigation after 60, 90, and 120 mm evaporation from A pan. The results showed that With delayed irrigation, the chlorophyll a and b contents, total chlorophyll, and carotenoid decreased, while the application of low water stress enhanced the amount of oil and the oil yield with the respective highest values of 2.61 and 3.68 gm under mild stress conditions. Nonetheless, higher values for the aforementioned properties were noted with the application of vermicompost. Water deficit decreased nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield, and seed yield of thyme, indicating that thyme was sensitive to drought, and organic fertilizers application improved nutrient uptake K, P, and N and relative water content, biological yield and seed yield of the plant within irrigation levels. The activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase were reduced under organic fertilizers such as vermicompost and manure compost as compared with control under drought stress. The plants of thyme showed a good response to organic fertilizers under water deficit circumstances, with vermicompost being the most effective.

Article Details

Effects of Vermicompost, Compost and Animal Manure on Vegetative Growth, Physiological and Antioxidant Activity Characteristics of Thymus vulgaris L. under Water Stress

Authors:

Amir Rahimi | Harun Gitari | Graham Lyons | Saeid Heydarzadeh | Murat Tunçtürk | Rüveyde Tunçtürk

Publisher:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Main Topics:

Agricultural | Veterinary and Food Sciences

Journal:

Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.33 Issue 1, pp.40-53

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001286604

pISSN:

1308-7576

Antioxidant

Safflower

Antioxidant enzymes

Germination

Total phenolic content

Total phenolic content

Issues

Article Details

Effects of Vermicompost, Compost and Animal Manure on Vegetative Growth, Physiological and Antioxidant Activity Characteristics of Thymus vulgaris L. under Water Stress

Authors: Amir Rahimi | Harun Gitari | Graham Lyons | Saeid Heydarzadeh | Murat Tunçtürk | Rüveyde Tunçtürk

Publisher: Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Main Topics: Agricultural | Veterinary and Food Sciences

Journal: Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.33 Issue 1, pp.40-53

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001286604

pISSN: 1308-7576

Antioxidant

Safflower

Antioxidant enzymes

Germination

Total phenolic content

Total phenolic content

Issues

Authors:

Amir Rahimi | Harun Gitari | Graham Lyons | Saeid Heydarzadeh | Murat Tunçtürk | Rüveyde Tunçtürk

Publisher:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Main Topics:

Agricultural | Veterinary and Food Sciences

Journal:

Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.33 Issue 1, pp.40-53

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001286604

pISSN:

1308-7576