Study the comparative impact of vermicompost and chemical fertilizers on the antioxidant properties of Abelmoschus esculentus L.

Chandni Mishra; H C Katariya

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2019

Study the comparative impact of vermicompost and chemical fertilizers on the antioxidant properties of Abelmoschus esculentus L.

Chandni Mishra, H C Katariya

Abstract :

The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of vermicompost and chemical fertilizers on accumulation of essential secondary metabolites and their antioxidant activity. Three different treatments with combination of chemical fertilizers and vermicompost were prepared in this study. DPPH and nitric oxide scavenging assay were performed for antioxidant activity. The results of the study revealed that the use of vermicompost resulted in higher production of secondary metabolites and increased antioxidant activity compared to the use of chemical fertilizers. Okra plants supplemented with vermicompost were found to exhibit better antioxidant activity