Volume: 46 Issue: 2
Individual and combined effect of different growing media on growth and establishment of new Indian oregano (Origanum vulgare L.)
Year: 2024, Page: 61-65, Doi: https://doi.org/10.62029/jmaps.v46i2.kumar
Received: June 4, 2024 Accepted: Aug. 2, 2024 Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Owing to its medicinal attributes and appealing taste, the market for oregano is steadily increasing worldwide. Consequently, there is an immense need to enhance its production to meet this growing demand. For plant cultivation, a suitable growth medium is essential as it serves as a source and sink for essential nutrients required for plant growth and development. Recognizing the importance of boosting oregano production, an experiment was conducted to unveil the individual and combined performance of various growth media, namely soil, vermicompost, rooting hormone, and cocopeat. The findings of the experiment revealed that all the growth media effectively supported the plant’s growth and establishment by providing necessary nutrients. However, it was observed that a combination of vermicompost and rooting hormone had a particularly significant positive impact on various agronomical attributes. This combination resulted in enhanced root and shoot growth, indicating that vermicompost primarily promotes the development of roots, shoots, and leaves while rooting hormone positively influences root weight and overall plant development. As a result, this combination contributed to the establishment and growth of oregano seedlings. By implementing these findings, farmers can enhance the production of oregano, meeting the rising demand and ensuring a sustainable supply of this valuable herb.
Keywords: Oregano, Soil, Vermicompost, Rooting hormone, Cocopeat.
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Kumar, D., Khan, A., Tiwari, A. K., Singh, S., Padalia, R. C., & Thimmaiah, V. K. (2024). Individual and combined effect of different growing media on growth and establishment of new Indian oregano (Origanum vulgare L.). Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 46(2), 61-65.
