Effects of compost and compost water extract derived from agricultural wastes on yield and nutritional composition of Lepidium sativum microgreens

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Compost water extract enhances the yield and nutritional composition of Lepidium sativum microgreens compared to traditional peat cultivation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

Faik Ceylan; Recai Arslan; ÇAĞLAR AKÇAY

doi:10.46309/biodicon.2026.1796380

February 16, 2026Biological Diversity and ConservationOpen Access

Effects of compost and compost water extract derived from agricultural wastes on yield and nutritional composition of Lepidium sativum microgreens

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The study aimed to assess how different compost and water extract conditions affect the growth and nutritional quality of Lepidium sativum microgreens.
Cultivated Lepidium sativum microgreens using various mixtures of peat, compost, and water extracts.
Measured fresh weight, yield, dry biomass, chlorophyll, carotenoid content, and nutritional elements.
Utilized LED lighting for growth optimization.
Highest mean fresh weight was 27.65 mg/shoot in the 50% peat and 50% compost mixture.
Greatest fresh yield was 1.870 kg/m2 and dry biomass was 94.81 g/m2 with 50% water extract.
Chlorophyll a levels were significantly lower in certain compost conditions compared to the control.

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This evaluation finds improved yield and nutrition in Lepidium sativum microgreens using compost and its extracts, indicating beneficial cultivation practices.

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