Comparative study on the total leaf count of Abelmoschus Esculentus (Pusa Makhmali) using a novel neem cake and fish waste

This research aims to evaluate the overall leaf count of Abelmoschus esculentus by applying two distinct fertilizers: a newly developed neem cake and fish waste. The data collection was place on a 1900 square foot experimental area, where Group 1 used neem cake and Group 2 utilised fish waste. Every group included 20 samples, culminating in a total of 40 samples. G-power calculations identified a sample size that would provide 80% statistical power and a 95% confidence interval. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS. A statistically significant p-value of 0.003 indicated that neem cake produced a considerably greater leaf count (14.85 per plant) than fish waste (13.05 per plant). The findings indicate that neem cake has a greater enhancing impact on plant growth compared to fish waste, whereas both fertilizers contribute favourably to nutrient absorption and crop development.