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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Impact of termite-mound soil and amended soil on the growth and yield of Capsicum annum L. and Amaranthus tricolor L.
Authors
Sunitha S, Ramyakrishna M P, Nimisha R S
Abstract
Soil fertility plays a crucial role in
determining the growth and productivity of vegetable crops. In recent years,
interest has increased in the use of natural soil amendments as sustainable
alternatives to chemical fertilizers. The present study evaluates the impact of
termite-mound soil and termite-amended soil on the growth of Chilli and Red Amaranthus
in comparison with normal soil. A field experiment was conducted using normal
soil (control), termite-mound soil, and termite-amended soil. Selected vegetable
crops were cultivated under uniform agronomic conditions, and measured plant
height and number of leaves at regular intervals. The results indicated that
plants grown in termite-mound soil and termite-amended soil exhibited
significantly improved growth and yield compared to those grown in normal soil.
Enhanced nutrient availability, better soil structure, and increased microbial
activity in termite-associated soils are likely responsible for the observed
improvements. Among the treatments, termite-mound soil showed the highest
performance, followed by termite-amended soil. The findings suggest that termite-derived
soils can serve as effective, eco-friendly biofertilizers for sustainable
vegetable production.
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Pages:141-145
How to cite this article:
Sunitha S, Ramyakrishna M P, Nimisha R S "Impact of termite-mound soil and amended soil on the growth and yield of <i>Capsicum annum </i>L. and <i>Amaranthus tricolor</i> L.". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 141-145
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