Back T. Kinjo, C. D. S. Rodrigues, E. de Almeida and M. A. G. Ramos
Mokichi Okada Foundation, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Abstract
Experiments were carried out to determine the influence of chemical fertilizers
and EM bokashi on the growth of radish. The treatments had different combinations
of the two components, and plants in treatments with bokashi were sprayed
with EM and molasses. Vegetative growth of radish in soil supplied with
chemical fertilizers was superior to that of plants grown with EM bokashi.
However the growth patterns of tubers were similar in soils supplied with
chemical fertilizers or EM bokashi. Palatability tests illustrated the
superior quality of radish grown with EM. The results suggest that EM stimulated
the growth of the economic part, the tuber of radish, which brings economic
benefits to farmers. This benefit is attributed to the presence of growth
stimulants in EM bokashi.