Authors : C. M. Bharambe and V. R. Kakde
Page Nos : 39-41
Description :
This study aimed at assessing the microbial, physicochemical characteristics, and manure quality of guano of an insectivorous bat Rousettus leschenaulti.The role of bat guano in agricultural field was also assessed. Results indicated that organic matter, total carbon, total nitrogen and phosphate were high in humus guano. Calcium, magnesium, bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi were higher in humus guano. All characteristics of humus guano significantly differed than other animal guano. The results clearly indicated that incorporation of low amount of bat guano into the soil for enhances crop production and our investigation also reveals that bat guano act as a soil-builder, cleanser, activator, fungicidal, nematocidal, insecticidal and excellent organic compost. Importance of conservation of insectivorous bats in agricultural ecoland-ecosystem development and their guano have been emphasized.
Key words: Rousettus leschenaulti, insectivorous bat, bat guano, organic manure, crop production, ecoland-ecosystem.
