| Earthworm is considered as farmer’s friend and the products from earthworm proved to have more applications. The vermiwash or coelomic fluid unequivocally improved the growth of many plants. The current study is on the effect of seed priming and foliar spray of coelomic fluid collected from Eudrilus eugeniae. The growth pattern of Arachis hypogaea using different concentrations of coelomic fluid such as diluted (1:10 and 1:1) and undiluted was observed. After 60 days with regular interval of foliar spray, the growth parameters were evaluated. AgRes statistical package was used for evaluating the parameters like root, shoot and seedling length, germination percentage and vigor index. On comparing different concentrations of coelomic fluids, the diluted 1:10 showed a higher significant difference. The study reported that less diluted concentrations enhanced the growth of Arachis hypogaea than other concentrations. The coelomic fluid considered to be an organic waste from earthworm and could be the best alternative for chemical fertilizers.
Keywords: Coelomic fluid, Eudrilus eugeniae, Arachis hypogaea and plant growth
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