TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Cow urine is an elixir of life
JO  - Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences
A1  - Bhamburkar, P.A.
A1  - Karlekar, M.B.
SP  - 209
EP  - 212
VL  - 13
IS  - 1
N2  - Using chemicals and pesticides have become a necessity in order to increase the yield of a crop. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers have not only led to deterioration of soil condition but also aggrevate the problem of farmers suicide, so there need to use eco-friendly ways of cultivation. Spraying crop with Vermiwash diluted with cows urine in 1:1 ratio is an eco-friendly way of increasing crop production. Cow urine works as an purifier while fresh cow dung is a insect repellent and acts as a germicidal. Cow urine has therapeutic aspects, medicinal value as mentioned in panch gavya (ancient Indian Medical monograph). Traditionally it is believed that cow dung has anti-microbial effect. © Global Science Publications.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0972-3005
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -