The enhancement of soil fertility and baby maize output by Streptomyces panayensis and vermicompost

Gradual reduction to chemical fertilizer application by adopting sustainable alternatives that naturally harness, nutritional sources from endophytic actinobacteria processes in combination with vermicompost (VP) is capable of improving the available nutrients of farmland and baby maize (BM) output. This field research observed the combined efficiency of Streptomyces panayensis (S. panayensis) inoculum and three VP rates on available nutrients and BM productivity. it was carried out by mean of two factors, consisting of factor 1: three VP levels (0, 4 and 8 t ha-1) in a combination with factor 2 (supplementation and no supplementation of S. panayensis) on the BM variety "SG-7", utilizing a completely random block with six experimental plots with four replications. All plots of both S. panayensis and VP supplementation raised soil nutrients and ear number, weights of fresh ear and plant biomass compared to those with no S. panayensis and VP supplementation. The research emphasizes the supplementation of S. panayensis and VP application to increase availably nutritional concentrations in soil and augment BM productivity. The results of the research showed a 50% reduction in VP supplementation that could maintain productivity and soil fertility. These findings provide valuable insights for sustainable agriculture, presenting a promising approach to increase BM production, improve soil fertility, and protect the environment. The combination of endophytic actinobacteria inoculation and organic manure management in this integrated approach is proven to be a right pathway in modern agriculture, enhancing both soil health and biomass yields.