Use of Vermicompost in Pepper Cultive in Cd Contaminated Soil

  • Taciélen Altmayer Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Débora Tairini Brietske Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Jordana Finatto Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Tamara Engelmann Gonçalves Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Maira Cristina Martini Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Gabriela Vettorello Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Ytan Andreine Schweizer Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Sabrina Grando Cordeiro Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Ani Caroline Weber Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Bruna Costa Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Daniel Kuhn Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Claudimar Sidnei Fior Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90040-060, Brazil
  • Eduarda Demari Avrella Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90040-060, Brazil
  • Eduardo Miranda Ethur Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90040-060, Brazil
  • Elisete Maria de Freitas Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
  • Lucélia Hoehne Graduate program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95900-000, Brazil
Keywords: Heavy metal, Contaminated soil, Vermicomposting, Capsicum annuum L

Abstract

The recurring presence of heavy metals in the soil may contaminate vegetables that are subsequently consumed by humans. Depending on the concentration, the presence of substances such as cadmium (Cd) in the human body can lead to many diseases. Due to this, it is important to conduct studies that provide quantification and removal possibilities of these elements in contaminated soils.  In this sense, the aim of this paper is to evaluate the use of vermicompost to reduce Cd uptake in pepper and study of the effects in the plants growing. To conduct the experiments, plastic worm reactors containing earthworms (Eisenia andrei) were prepared and filled with different organic matters. After 60 days with controlled temperature and humidity, the vermicompost was collected and mixed with Cd contaminated soil in different proportions, such 0:100; 25:75; 50:50; 75:25 and 100:0 of vermicompost:soil, respectively. After, plants of Capsicum annuum L. were cultivated and 70 days later, the plants were harvested, cleaned, measured, weighed and dried. Moisture, height, fresh and dry masses, fruit protein and Cd were analyzed in the vegetables. The results showed Cd presence in the plants affected the development of the peppers’ shoots and caused a reduction fruits production. Using vermicompost mixed with the soil improved plant development and uptake Cd was reduced to the plants. The best results of plant development were reached in proportions 50% of vermicompost. In conclusion, it is possible to grow pepper on soil contaminated with Cd provided it has a certain amount of vermicompost in the substrate.

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