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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 14, Issue:6, June, 2025

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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2025.14(6): 68-80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2025.1406.006


The Effect Different Types of vermicompost fertilizers in productivity the Cumin Crop in Al – Hasaka Governorate
Kasem Alfaraj1, Sami Sheikhmous Othman2 and Mohammad Naif Al-Khalaf1
1Department of Soil Sciences, University of Al-Furat, Syria
2Field Crops Department, Scientific Agricultural Research Center in Qamishli, Syria
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

This study aims to evaluate The Effect Different Types of Virmicompest fertilizers in productivity the Cumin Crop in Al – Hasaka Governorate The experiment was conducted by applying varying rates of vermicompost (300, 600, 900, and 1200 kg/donum) to the soil, with an assessment of plant morphological growth indicators. The results showed that vermicompost derived from sheep manure was the most effective in promoting plant growth, followed by cow manure vermicompost, and then horse manure vermicompost. Economically, the application of 300 kg/donum of sheep manure vermicompost yielded the highest returns compared to other application rates, with a significant increase in cumin yield. Although cow and horse manure vermicompost also contributed to improved soil productivity, their economic impact was relatively lower. This study highlights the importance of selecting the appropriate type and optimal quantity of vermicompost to sustainably enhance crop productivity, thereby supporting sustainable agriculture and improving the agricultural economy in the region.


Keywords: Cumin, Hassakeh, Vermicompost,, Productivity, Economic Returns


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Kasem Alfaraj, Sami Sheikhmous Othman and Mohammad Naif Al-Khalaf. 2025. The Effect Different Types of vermicompost fertilizers in productivity the Cumin Crop in Al – Hasaka Governorate.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 14(6): 68-80. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2025.1406.006
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