Activity of soil biota in the modern soil cover of Ujar, Kurdamir, and Salyan regions
Matanat A. Mirismayil
Abstract: Studying the current state of biological activity in soils across different seasons of the year is crucial for environmental assessment of the territory. For the first time in the Republic of Azerbaijan, vermicomposts were prepared using sawdust and earthworms (Eisenia fethida) and introduced into agroecosystem landscapes of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), wheat (Triticum aestivum), and corn (Zea mays). The article presents studies that reflect some results of soil bioactivity. The results of soil studies conducted using modern methods in selected biotopes of the Kurdamir, Salyan, and Ujar regions can be utilized by young researchers as a valuable source of information. It was found that the energy efficiency of vermicompost applied in doses of 3 and 6 t/ha varies from 1.7 to 3.1 units. The use of vermicompost in an amount of 1.5 t/ha contributed to an increase in energy efficiency to 3.8 units. The use of sawdust + cow manure affected the growth of the studied plants and the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves. When adding sawdust, it increased to 16.6, and when adding vermicompost, it increased to 17.8.
Keywords: bioactivity; biological processes; environmental indicators; soil fertility; vermicompost
Citation: Mirismayil, M. A. (2025). Activity of soil biota in the modern soil cover of Ujar, Kurdamir, and Salyan regions. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 31(6), 1086–1091
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