ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Unveiling the Bacterial Communities
and Its Potential Agricultural Applications
from Organic Manure (Panchagavya)
Using Targeted Amplicon Analysis
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Department of Microbiology, J.J College of Arts and Sciences (Autonomous), Sivapuram, Pudukkottai,
Tamil Nadu, India
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Department of Environmental Science, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES),
University of South Africa- Florida Campus, South Africa
Submission date: 2023-03-22
Final revision date: 2023-06-08
Acceptance date: 2023-06-12
Online publication date: 2023-09-01
Publication date: 2023-10-25
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2023;32(6):4953-4961
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ABSTRACT
Due to the alarming effect of synthetic and chemical-based agriculture on human health and the
environment, organic farming has been receiving increasing attention around the world. Panchagavya
(PG) and farmyard manure play crucial roles in organic farming’s nutrient management. Despite its
known potential in crop applications, Panchagavya microbial profile has yet to be mapped. The aim of
this study is to unveil the succession of bacterial communities in Panchagavya during the fermentation
process using targeted amplicon analysis. The results revealed that 45 phyla, 92 classes, 168 orders,
333 families, 899 genera, and 2026 species were obtained from all samples, along with 5144 OTUs.
Proteobacteria (36.61-70.98%) and Bacteroidetes (14.59-23.81%) were found in greater abundance in
all samples, with Proteobacteria being the most common in all samples, followed by Bacteroidetes
and Firmicutes (12.67-29.58%). Pseudomonas was a dominant member of the fermentation process,
along with Romboutsia, Paeniclostridium, Clostridium, Enterococcus, Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium,
and Ruminococcus. The findings indicate that Panchagavya demonstrates effectiveness as a fertilizer
due to its inclusion of advantageous microorganisms and growth stimulants for plants. Furthermore,
some bacterial members that have not yet been characterized for any role in the soil and plant systems,
urging a comprehensive investigation into the potential functions for future agricultural applications
and practices.