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Effects of Fertilization with Textile Effluent on Germination, Growth and Metabolites of Chilli (Capsicum annum L) Cultivars

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Nutrient deficiency in soil suppresses crop growth, yield and nutritional value of the products. Textile effluent, a rich source of several essential minerals (including Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn) required for plant growth, could be a viable option to supplement the nutrient availability of soil. Although presence of some toxic metals and organic compounds restrict its use as irrigation water, its controlled use as fertilizer was not studied so far. This study was undertaken to assess the utilization of textile industry effluent for its suitability and potentiality as nutrient supplement by applying it onto chilli (Capsicum annum L.) cropping system. The effects of textile effluent fertilization was assessed by the wet cotton method at room temperature for germination, and in pot experiment in field conditions for growth and biochemical analysis using four effluent dilution rates (i.e., 10%, 20%, 40% and 60% v/v). The results of the experiment showed no inhibitory effect of textile effluent on seed germination, while its fertilization as soil drench worked as nutrient supplement for growth in chilli cultivars. The fertilization with textile effluent enhanced the plant biomass by 110.9% and 124.5%, and the leaf area by 21.5% and 2.6% in chilli cultivar GVC-121 and GVC-101, respectively. The total carbohydrate and foliar protein were also favoured by fertilization with the effluent. Moreover, least proline accumulation under lower dose suggested reduced stress due to textile effluent fertilization. The study concluded that the lower dose of textile effluent fertilization can function as nutrient supplement for chilli cultivars and 20% (v/v) effluent dilution provides the most favourable results.

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Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank Gujarat Forest Research Foundation, Gandhinagar, Gujarat and the School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat for making available the space and the required experimental facility for the present research work. The authors are also thankful to Dr. R.R. Acharya, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat, India) for providing seeds. Ms. Ratan Singh is highly thankful to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for RGNFD fellowship (RGNF-2012-13DGEN-UTT-56466).

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RS carried out the experiment, recorded the data, interpreted the result, and wrote the final manuscript. DR designed and supervised the experiment, made suitable changes in the manuscript. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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• The application of textile effluent enhances germination of chilli cultivars.

• A low dose of textile effluent provides nutrients and increases growth.

• High dose of textile effluent delays germination and reduces growth.

• Application of wastewater to agricultural field may be a viable management option.

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Singh, R., Rathore, D. Effects of Fertilization with Textile Effluent on Germination, Growth and Metabolites of Chilli (Capsicum annum L) Cultivars. Environ. Process. 8, 1249–1266 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-021-00531-1

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