“Banana Peel as a Substitute to Plant Fertilizer”

Review of Related Literatures

According to Jariwala H. (2016) Fertilizers are any organic or inorganic substance

of natural or synthetic origin [other than liming materials] that is applied to the soil to
provide one or more plant nutrients that are necessary for plant growth. Fruits contain a
high number of antioxidants that are helpful in many respects to our health. The present
study focuses on the use of fruit peels for the successful growth of plants and higher
yields, concentrating primarily on nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Various fruit
peels such as Pomegranate, Orange, Sweet Lime and Banana have been used. Fruit
peels are usually put into the trash and they head to the hazardous waste collection site.
Which triggers odor issues due to the deterioration of the peel material of the disposal
ground. These fruit peels have nutrients such as potash, iron, zinc, calcium, citrate, etc.

Citation:
Jariwala H., (2016). Study on use of fruit peels powder as a fertilizer. Gujarat, India.
Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319329572_Study_on_
Use_of_Fruit_Peels_Powder_as_a_Fertilizer.

Hussein H.S., et al. (2019) states that sustainability and viability of using banana
by-products are the potential opportunities and obstacles for guiding these by-products,
such as peels, leaves, pseudo roots, stalks and inflorescences, into different food and
non-food applications, acting as a thickening agent, coloring and flavoring agent, as an
alternate source of macro-and micronutrients, natural cuticles, livestock feed, natural
fibres, and sources of natural bioactive compounds and bio-fertilizers.

Citation:
Hussein H.S., et al. (2019). Preparation of nano-fertilizer blend from Banana peels.
Cairo, Egypt. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331057180_
Preparation_of_nano-fertilizer_blend_from_banana_peels.
 According to the literary work of Will M. (2018) Several reports regarding the use of
banana peels in the garden indicate that they have some form of amazing plant fertilizer.
The message is that bananas are a healthy source of potassium. It is well known to
gardeners that potassium is one of the three macronutrients in fertilizers—the K of N-P-K.
(nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium).

Citation:
Will M. (2018). Are Banana peels good for the garden?. Retrieved from https://empr
essofdirt.net/banana-peels-garden/.

According to Badr H. (2017) Banana-based fertilizers could cut about 20% of the
water used in maize irrigation and contribute to increased yields and soil properties, such
as the supply of micronutrients and soil moisture. By using banana compost, we achieve
greater soil nutrient productivity compared to other fertilizers, good aeration combined
with relatively low irrigation water usage, and decreased nutrient losses by leaching.

Citation:
Badr H. (2017). Banana compost could boost crop yields, a study finds. Egypt.
Retrieved from https://www.scidev.net/global/news/banana-compost-could-boost-
crop-yields-a-study-finds-1/.

According to Mercy S., Banu M., & Jenifer I. (2014) fruits provides a high number
of antioxidants that are helpful in many respects to our wellbeing. Chemical fertilizers
contain compounds of animal and plant origin, such as dried blood and seaweed
derivatives. Inorganic fertilizers are typically produced entirely, as in the case of ammonia
sulphate; or they may be extracted from a mined or quarried mineral, as in the case of
ground limestone. Fertilizers generally have, in differing amounts. Strong fertility is
important for effective plant growth, and the application of fertilizers and manures is an
essential act of graining. Maintaining sufficient nutrient levels in the soil is important for
safe plant growth. Many plants have been checked for their nematocidal behavior.

Citation:
Mercy S., Banu M., & Jenifer I. (2014). Application of different fruit peels
formulations as a natural fertilizer for plant growth. Retrieved from
http://docplayer.net/37612645-Application-of-different-fruit-peels-
formulations-as-a-natural-fertilizer-for-plant-growth.html

Review of Related Studies

The study of Khairnar M.D., & Nair S.S. (2019) states that repetitive use of soil for
farming losses its nutrients. Fertilizer is organic material added to soil to supply essential
nutrients to the growth of the plant. The present study deals with the utilization of eggshell
and fruit peels for effective growth of the plant. By experimenting eggshell and fruit peels
formulation for assessment of pH, we can regulate the amount of eggshell powder, sweet
lime powder and banana peel powder required for a particular soil. Banana peel powder
has a higher percentage of hydrogen (6.153% in 2.256 mg) compare to remaining
samples. This experimental study proves that eggshell powder and Fruit peel powder can
be used as fertilizer with no cost bearing as this eggshell and fruit peels are collected
from household waste.

Citation:
Khairnar M.D., & Nair S.S. (2019). Study on eggshell and fruit peels as a fertilizer.
Retrieved from https://scholar.google.com.ph/scholar?cites=9742611551378777168
&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=0,5&hl=en#d=gs_qabs&u=%23p%3DjdihtlX9cFIJ.

According to the study of Nabkeera K.C. (2019). Banana peels are a rich source of
nutrients, especially potassium. This nutrients are important to the proper growth
efficiency of plants. In Uganda, banana peels are plentiful because bananas are a big
staple food for many people and are produced in almost every part of the world.
Citation:
Nabukeera, K. C. (2019). Impact of Banana peel-based fertilizers on Maize
performance (Doctoral dissertation, Makerere University). Retrieved from
http://www.dissertations.mak.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12281/6848.

Arachchige U.S., et al. (2020) suggests that the preparation of organic fertilizer by
utilizing those valuable compounds will create a solution to reduce the harmful effects on
waste and the effects occurred by using chemical fertilizers as well. Underused waste
which are used to prepare this fertilizer contains the nutrients which plant required for
their growth. In this research, paddy is focused as it is one of the major crops in Sri Lanka
which has so many complain about being contaminated with heavy metals with the use of
chemical fertilizers. Organic fertilizer is developed with cow bone, citrus peel, banana
peel, eggshells as well as adding dried neem leaves.

Citation:
Arachchige U.S. (2020). Development of an organic fertilizer. Sri Lanka. Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/UdaraArachchige/publication/338791024_
Development_of_an_Organic_Fertilizer/links/5e2a9b3da6fdcc70a146698c/
Development-of-an-Organic-Fertilizer.pdf.

The big waste of plantain and banana production in Nigeria is its peels (generated
as a result of mechanical removal of the two outer coverings of plantain and banana
pulps subsequent to their processing). Peels account for 40% of the total weight of fresh
bananas or plantains, and these peels are currently being used as fertilizers or discarded
in many countries. (Okorie D. O., 2015)

Citation:
Okorie, D. O., Eleazu, C. O., & Nwosu, P. (2015). Nutrient and heavy metal composition
of
plantain (Musa paradisiaca) and banana (Musa paradisiaca) peels. Journal of
Nutrition & Food Sciences, 5(370), 1-3. Umudike, Nigeria. Retrieved from
 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Seied_Mehdi_Miri/post/Which_banana_species
_has_the_most_potassium_content/attachment/5b6ffa743843b00244058e39/AS%
3A658731633225728%401534065268449/download/nutrient-and-heavy-metal-
composition-of-plantain-musa-paradisiaca-and-banana-musa-paradisiaca-peels-
2155-9600-1000370.pdf

Formulation added soil produces roughly two times the amount of microorganisms
per ml of soil power. No research is published on the formulation and use of fruit peel for
plant growth and, in particular on the in vitro distribution of plants. This is the first study
that indicates that fruit peel powder and extract improve soil fertility, soil bacteria, plant
growth and yield. In order to solve these issues, fruit can be used as an additional and
efficient food for enriched growth and higher yields. (Mercy S., Mubsira B.S., & Jenifer I.,
2014)

Citation:
Mercy S., Mubsira B. S., & Jenifer I. (2014). Application of different fruit peels
formulations
as a natural fertilizer for plant growth. Int J Sci Technol Res, 3(1), 300-307.
Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arvind_Singh56/post/How-can-I-
prepare-a-potasium-based-fertilizer-spray-from-banana-peels-and-use-it-as-a-
fertilizer-getting-rid-of-the-biomass/attachment/59d63b8d79197b807799897d/A
S%3A411309855264769%401475075319752/download/1.pdf.