The abusive use of chemical fertilizer in vegetable farming deteriorates the quality of vegetables and fruits. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of biofertilizers (Azolla caroliniana filtrate and compost) on the quality of tomato fruits through physicochemical and organoleptic parameters. Experiments were conducted over two consecutive years with four fertilization treatments: Azolla caroliniana filtrate, sawdust-based compost, NPK (10-18-18), and a control without fertilization. For each experiment, the fruits were sampled after ripening and transported to the laboratory for physicochemical analyses. The quantitative descriptive method was used for the sensory analysis of the fruits through the opinions of a tasting panel composed of 60 people. The results showed that Azolla caroliniana induced an increase in the pH (4.31) of the fruits compared to other treatments. Similarly, the application of Azolla significantly increased the vitamin C content (44.44 mg/100 g.fw) and lycopene content (6.43 mg/100 g.fw) of the fruits. Furthermore, the fruits of plants fertilized with compost and Azolla caroliniana were judged to be less salty, firm, and red-colored by the majority of the tasters. These biofertilizers allow for the production of high-quality tomatoes. Therefore, they can be used as alternatives to chemical inputs for soil fertilization.

This study highlighted the symbiosis between Anabaena-azollae cyanobacteria and Azolla aquatic fern in the production of Azolla filiculoides and its use as a biofertilizer. His trial of vegetative production using ordinary water + dung, carried out in 14 days of culture, showed a significant amount (6473g). Then, the use of this one as an amendment for the growth of CB-one rice, showed its positive impact on soil fertility thus translating high yields of CB-one rice contrary to the unamended witness. Indeed, with this treatment, the average number of tillers observed after 56 days of culture, was 18.1 ± 4.23 tillers contrary to the NPK (15.83 ± 4.98) and the control (10, 4 ± 3.27). The average number of leaves was significant in Azolla (57.20 ± 13.45), average for the NPK fertilizer (48.86 ± 15.79) and low for the control (34.83 ± 14, 52). In sum, the trays treated with Azolla filiculoides produced many more panicles and grains compared to treatments. As a result, Azolla is likely to restore soil fertility by providing the soil with the nutrients needed for crop productivity.

Germination is the processing of the seed until it becomes a plant. This implies the metabolic Wake thereof after absorbing water followed by imbibition. To determine the germination potential of seeds, after sorting, by direct seeding cultivation of 100 seeds per species 11 herbaceous legumes such as Abrus precatorius, Calopogonium mucunoides, Centrosema pubescens, Clitoria ternatea, Crotalaria goreensis, Crotalaria retusa, Indigofera arrecta Mimosa invisa, Phaseolus adenanthus, Pueraria phaseoloides and Schrankia leptocarpa in nursery bags was performed. The seeding depth was the same for all packets and equal to 1 cm. The density of the semi is 1 seed per bag. Then, the number of species germinated every day and their growth rate were evaluated. From the viewpoint of germination, the length of the lift phase translated dormancy variability of the population of seeds. Different exercised within a relatively short time (4-9 days) helped to note the beneficial effects of mechanical scarification as a treatment applied to seeds. After 35 days of sowing, low survival rates recorded have shown that plants are more sensitive to the vegetative stage at the stage of the adult plant.