Cowdung seedling tray: a planting experiment with enhanced value

Zainurin, Fazrien Afif and Maffazuddin, Muhammad Faizul Nurrahmat and Hanipha, Mohammad Hafizan and Abd Manah, Muhammad Sharel and Mohd Hamzah, Muhammad Faiz and K N Vaiappuri, Selvakkumar and Wan Mohd Zain, Wan Zuraida and Mohd Nor, Muhammad Nurudin (2023) Cowdung seedling tray: a planting experiment with enhanced value. APS Proceedings, 5 (1): 56. pp. 334-339. ISSN 003428568-X

Official URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372195543...

Identification Number (DOI): 10.5281/zenodo.8125641

Abstract

The cowdung seedling tray is a sustainable and cost-effective solution for household seedling cultivation. Made from cow dung, it offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic trays, reducing waste and harmful chemicals. Its organic composition enhances plant growth, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers and saving costs. The tray's versatility makes it suitable for households, allowing individuals to grow their plants and herbs, promoting selfsufficiency and fresh produce. Its biodegradability simplifies gardening by eliminating the need for transplanting, saving time and effort. The cowdung seedling tray provides a natural and nutrient-rich environment, resulting in healthy plant growth and high-quality produce. It is also an affordable option, reducing expenses associated with plastic trays and synthetic fertilizers. Overall, the cowdung seedling tray offers a sustainable and accessible solution for households, empowering individuals to embrace gardening, reduce their environmental impact, and enjoy the benefits of home-grown, fresh produce.

Metadata

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Creators Email / ID Num. Zainurin, Fazrien Afif 2022930435@student.uitm.edu.my Maffazuddin, Muhammad Faizul Nurrahmat 2022930997@student.uitm.edu.my Hanipha, Mohammad Hafizan 2022931247@student.uitm.edu.my Abd Manah, Muhammad Sharel 2022782651@student.uitm.edu.my Mohd Hamzah, Muhammad Faiz 2022919967@student.uitm.edu.my K N Vaiappuri, Selvakkumar selvakkumar@uitm.edu.my Wan Mohd Zain, Wan Zuraida wanzuraida@uitm.edu.my Mohd Nor, Muhammad Nurudin mnuruddin@uitm.edu.my
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SB Plant culture > Seeds. Seed technology > Seed growing. Seed farms S Agriculture > SB Plant culture > Gardens and gardening
Divisions:	Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan > Machang Campus > Faculty of Information Management
Journal or Publication Title:	APS Proceedings
ISSN:	003428568-X
Volume:	5
Number:	1
Page Range:	pp. 334-339
Keywords:	Container gardening, Cow manure, Plant containers
Date:	15 July 2023
URI:	https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/144263