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Effective improvements in sustainable agriculture and forestry are necessary to cope with the detrimental consequences of the excessive application of synthetic fertilizers on the environment and human health. This study has resulted in a novel idea of using two organic liquid formulations consisting of Capralac Extractum (CE) and Bubaluslac Extractum (BE), based on Indigenous agricultural techniques used in ancient India i.e., “Panchagavya.” The study aims to provide both innovative formulations alongside panchagavya in different formulations prepared in glass jars and earthen pots with dung, milk, urine, curd, and ghee of goat, buffalo, and cow in the ratio of 1:7:2:3:3. Nutrient analysis conducted using CHNS and ICP-MS indicated that the nutritional level was highest in glass jars, except for iron, when compared to earthen pots. The intriguing aspect was that the maximum level of nutrients was detected in the Capralac Extractum and Panchagavya glass jars. The study further revealed that PG-G formulations contained a good amount of Mn, Zn, K, P, and Ag. In the case of the CE-G formulation, higher concentrations of Mg, P, B, Cu, and N, followed by the highest values of K and Ca, were detected. A Study of pot culture assay revealed a significant effect of CE-G on vegetative growth of wheat plants. Therefore, this study offers two novel formulations that could open new opportunities for scientific research to better understand their effects on plants, soil, and crops, which could lead to improved agricultural practices and provide substitute formulations for agricultural sustainability.
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