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Chapter 3

The chapter presents the results of physicochemical properties and elemental composition of goat bone meal fertilizer through proximate analysis and spectroscopic techniques. Key parameters such as moisture content, ash content, pH, and bulk density were evaluated, alongside elemental analysis revealing the significance of elements like calcium, phosphorus, and iron for plant growth. The findings indicate the potential benefits of goat bone meal as a fertilizer in enhancing soil quality and plant health.

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Chapter 3

The chapter presents the results of physicochemical properties and elemental composition of goat bone meal fertilizer through proximate analysis and spectroscopic techniques. Key parameters such as moisture content, ash content, pH, and bulk density were evaluated, alongside elemental analysis revealing the significance of elements like calcium, phosphorus, and iron for plant growth. The findings indicate the potential benefits of goat bone meal as a fertilizer in enhancing soil quality and plant health.

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Chapter 3

Results and discussion

3.1

The physicochemical properties and elemental composition of goat bone meal fertilizer
were evaluated using proximate analysis and advanced spectroscopic techniques. The results
were shown in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1 Physicochemical Analysis of Goat Bone Meal

No Parameter Test Method Observed Value

1 Moisture Content Oven drying

2 Ash Content Muffle furnace

3 pH Digital pH meter

4 Bulk Density Volumetric Method


Table 3.2 Elemental Composition (EDXRF and AAS Analysis)

Analysis Method Element Results Significance

EDXRF Calcium Soil structure & pH

Phosphorus Root & Flower Growth

Magnesium Chlorophyll Synthesis

AAS Iron Enzyme activator

Zinc Plant Hormone


Production

Manganese Photosynthesis

(+) = present

(-) = absent

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