Utilization of Allium peels to improve soil water holding capacity and rice growth under water stress conditions.

ABSTRACT: Water scarcity hampered rice production and jeopardized worldwide food security. Under conditions of water scarcity, this research investigates the effect of four different Allium peels on soil water holding capacity (WHC) and rice seedlings development. Physicochemical analysis of red, yellow onions, and garlic peels was performed, and their application for growing rice in soil irrigated with 50% field capacity compared to the well-irrigated control group was achieved. Garlic peels contained the least sulphur (0.007 g/g), while red onion peels contained the most (0.147 g/g). The contents of crude fiber, ash, carbohydrates, proteins, phenolic, and flavonoids varied between species. The application of garlic peel to soil resulted in a 60% increase in the soil WHC, which was directly proport

SUBMITTER: Soliman ERS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647662 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature