Gauno is a good fertilizer from Cynopterus sphinx Frugivorous Bat (MEGACHIROPTERA: PTEROPODIDAE) in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Authors

  • Shaikh Tabbunisha R.  Department of Zoology, Annasaheb Awate College Manchar, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Doke Dnyaneshwar V.  Department of Zoology, Annasaheb Awate College Manchar, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Bhosale Rahul S.  Arts, Commerce and Science College, Narayangaon, Junnar, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Cynopterus sphinx, Guano, Manure.

Abstract

Cynopterus sphinx is a frugivorous bat also known as greater short-nosed fruit bat or short-nosed Indian fruit bat known for fruit eating habit. Apart for which its feces called as guano is thought to be rich in nutrient and microbes. Recent research was carried out to study its positive implementation as manure for plants. Results of present study indicate that bat guano is an efficient source of manure which helps to increase plant productivity and improve soil texture.

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2018-01-20

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Shaikh Tabbunisha R., Doke Dnyaneshwar V., Bhosale Rahul S., " Gauno is a good fertilizer from Cynopterus sphinx Frugivorous Bat (MEGACHIROPTERA: PTEROPODIDAE) in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 5, Issue 1, pp.82-85, January-February-2018.