Abstract: This research aimed to study aluminium and zinc accumulation, percentage of germination, and growth of chinese convolvulus planted in Sida soil enriched with mixed compost and bottom ash. The ratios of Sida soil enriched with mixed compost and bottom ash were tested with chinese convolvulus. Data analysis was conducted using one way Analysis of Variance, Least Significant Difference tests, and Paired t-test. The result showed that chinese convolvulus planted in soil enriched with mixed compost and bottom ash at the ratio of 0.8:0.2 had the highest germination rate (82.78%). The highest aluminium accumulation was observed in chinese convolvulus root planted in Sida soil (905.09 mg/kg dry weight), and the highest zinc accumulation was found in root that was planted in Sida soil enriched with mixed compost and bottom ash at the ratio of 1:0 (169.40 mg/kg dry weight). In addition, accumulations of aluminium and zinc in plants tested in enriched Sida soil ratios were higher in roots than shoots. The accumulated amounts of zinc in chinese convolvulus shoots did not exceed the consumption criteria of the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand. The results suggest that compost mixed with bottom ash could be used for growing this vegetable.
Keywords: Chinese Convolvulus, Sida Soil, Compost, Bottom Ash, Aluminium Accumulation, Zinc Accumulation.
Title: Accumulation of Aluminium and Zinc in Chinese Convolvulus Planted in Sida Soil Enriched with Mixed Compost and Bottom Ash
Author: Methawee Sitthisart, Suthep Silapanuntakul, Tanasri Srihabut, Vajira Singhakajen
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2023 - March 2023
Page No: 52-59
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 02-March-2023
