Exploring the Potential of Codium sp. Algal Residues as a Biofertilizer  to Enhance Bean Plant Growth in Sustainable Agriculture

Hakima Assendal; Najwa Ben Oujji; Mohamed Ayoub; Abderrahmane Aamiri; Nor Eddine Rezzoum; Touria Ould Bel Lahcen

doi:10.63095/NBSEH.25.337645

Authors

Hakima Assendal Health and Environment Laboratory, Department of Biology, University Hassan II, Faculty of Science, Ain Chock Casablanca, Morocco
Najwa Ben Oujji Ecolink International, Laboratory R&D, Lot Nassim, Lot 21. I.Z. Tassila, Inzegane- 80000 Agadir, Morocco
Mohamed Ayoub Ecolink International, Laboratory R&D, Lot Nassim, Lot 21. I.Z. Tassila, Inzegane- 80000 Agadir, Morocco
Abderrahmane Aamiri Health and Environment Laboratory, Department of Biology, University Hassan II, Faculty of Science, Ain Chock Casablanca, Morocco
Nor Eddine Rezzoum Coastal Resources Prospecting Laboratory Regional Centre of the National Institute of Fisheries Research Casablanca, Morocco
Touria Ould Bel Lahcen Health and Environment Laboratory, Department of Biology, University Hassan II, Faculty of Science, Ain Chock Casablanca, Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63095/NBSEH.25.337645

Keywords:

Macroalgae, Codium sp., Phaseolus vulgaris L., Biofertilizer

Abstract

This study investigates, for the first time, the valorization of green algae residues as a soil biofertilizer. The effect of Codium sp. seaweed residue, obtained from chemical hydrolysis, was assessed on the aerial growth, root development, and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris L. Various combinations of algae residue and compost were tested to optimize the residue quantity. Compost was used to prevent clogging caused by the direct addition of residue. Five concentrations of residue (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8%) were combined with four compost doses (0%, 4%, 8%, and 12%), resulting in 16 combinations tested on 96 plants, with six replicates per treatment. The results indicate that the residue positively impacted growth and yield up to 4%, beyond which it had a detrimental effect on the plants. The best results were obtained with 4% Codium sp. residue and 12% compost, presenting a sustainable biofertilizer solution for agriculture.

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