Efficiency of Bio-compost Liquid Produced from Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata) on Mung Bean Growth

Abstract

This investigation was undertaken as an experimental study. The research objectives was to 1) study
the appropriated ratio and retention time in producing bio-compost from golden apple snail; and 2) to study the
efficiency of the bio-compost obtained from the snails. The research design was factorial. (4x5 using four
different ratios (crushed golden apple snail: molasses :LDD.2) ; 0: 3: 1 (control), 2: 3: 1 ,3. : 3: 1, and 4: 3: 1
retention time ; 0, 1, 2, 3 after 4 weeks, and the efficiency of the compost was tested using the growth of mung
bean plants. The experiment was divided into three treatments; Control ratio 1: 1000, and 1: 2000. The growth
of mung bean plants in height and weight were examined every five days.
The ratio of 3:3:1with fermentation and a retention time of 2 weeks had the highest level of nutrients;
nitrogen (6.25), phosphorous (0.11), and potassium (2.09), respectively. The average of main nutrients in each
ratio and the retention time produced by the bio-compost was examined by a Two-way ANOVA and turned out
to be statistically significant (p <0.05). In addition an optimal growth of mung bean plants was related to a bioratio
of 1:1,000, and of 1:2,000 in comparison to the control group. The average growth ratio was statistically
significantly different (p<0.05).
In conclusion: Bio-compost liquid produced at a ratio of 2: 3: 1 and the retention time of two weeks
showed the highest level of primary nutrients. The application of bio-compost liquid in the ratio of 1: 1000 was
the best method applied.