Tillage and plastic mulch effects on soil properties and growth and yield of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) on an ultisol in southeastern Nigeria

2007 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A.N. Anikwe ◽  
C.N. Mbah ◽  
P.I. Ezeaku ◽  
V.N. Onyia
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Colocasia Esculenta ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria

scholarly journals Comparative effect of boiler ash-urea mixture on soil properties, growth, and yield of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta)

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Ezema R. A ◽  
Omeje T.E ◽  
Onunwa A.O ◽  
Ifejimalu A.T.C ◽  
Obikwe Amara
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Colocasia Esculenta ◽  
Base Saturation ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Available P ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
K Fertilizer ◽  
Boiler Ash

One major constraint in utilizing boiler ash in agriculture as fertilizer is its low nitrogen content. A field trial was conducted to evaluate comparatively the effect of integrating boiler ash with urea and two rates of NPK fertilizer on soil, growth, and yield of cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (Taro) in Iwollo, Southeastern Nigeria. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications and five treatments which comprised of a control (no fertilizer), two levels of NPK 15:15:15 (100, 200kgha-1) combinations of two levels of broiler ash (5, 10 t ha-1) with 70 kg ha-1 urea. The plots were planted with cocoyam cormels. Data on soil properties after harvest, growth, and yield characteristics were collected and subjected to one-way analysis of variance, and significant treatments mean separated by Fisher's least significant difference at 5% level of probability. Results obtained showed that the treatments did not exert significant influence on the soil physical properties evaluated, but differed significantly (p<0.05) in pH, phosphorus, and percent base saturation. Comparatively, integrating the low level of BA (10tha-1) with 70 Kg ha-1 urea reduced soil acidity, increased soil available P, and percent base saturation but did not significantly influence growth and tuber yield of cocoyam. Application NP. K fertilizer at the rate of 200 Kg ha-1 was a higher number of cormels plant-1 (32.6), cormel yield (47.8 Mg ha-1), and corm yield (4.53 Mg ha-1). The fertilization effects of broiler ash – urea mixture at the rate applied in the study were masked by innate soil ability to supply plant-available nutrients, but significant reduction in pH and enrichment in available P suggest that the broiler ash – urea mixture may have a positive effect under more acidic and P deficient conditions.

Growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) grown in the marginal upland area of Sta. Rita, Samar as influenced by different planting densities and mulching materials

2017 ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
Zenaida Gonzaga ◽  
Warren Obeda ◽  
Ana Linda Gorme ◽  
Jessie Rom ◽  
Oscar Abrantes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bare Soil ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Planting Density ◽  
Rice Hull ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Lady’S Finger ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Set Up ◽  
A Minor

Okra or Lady’s finger, botanically known as Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench, is a tropical and sub-tropical indigenous vegetable crop commonly grown for its fibrous, slimy, and nutritious fruits and consumed by all classes of population. It has also several medicinal and economic values. Despite its many uses and potential value, its importance is under estimated, under-utilized, and considered a minor crop and little attention was paid to its improvement. The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different planting densities and mulching materials on the growth and yield of okra grown in slightly sloping area in the marginal uplands in Sta. Rita, Samar, Philippines. A split-plot experiment was set up with planting density as main plot and the different mulching materials as the sub-plot which were: unmulched or bare soil, rice straw, rice hull, hagonoy and plastic mulch. Planting density did not significantly affect the growth and yield of okra. Regardless ofthe mulching materials used, mulched plants were taller and yielded higher compared to unmulched plants. Moreover, the use of plastic mulch resulted to the highest total fruit yield. The results indicate the potential of mulching in increasing yield and thus profitability of okra production under marginal upland conditions.

PENGARUH JENIS MULSA DAN PUPUK GANDASIL-B TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN CABAI RAWIT (Capsium frustescens L.) PADA TANAH GAMBUT PEDALAMAN (The Effect of Mulch Type and Gandasil-B Fertilizer on The Growth and Yield of Chili Pepper (Capsicum fr

AgriPeat ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Admin Journal
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Peat Soil ◽  
Chili Pepper ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Split Plot ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Black Plastic

                                                                                                                                       ABSTRACTThis research was aimed to investigate the effect of mulch type and gandasil-B fertilizer on the growth and yield of chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) on inland peat soil. The method used in this research was two-factor Randomized Block Design with split plot arrangement and three replications. The main plot was the mulch type which consists of three treatments, namely: control, cogon grass and silver-black plastic mulch, and as sub plot was the dose of gandasil-B which consists of four 4 levels, namely: 0, 1, 2, and 3 g L-1 water. Results showed that the interaction between different types of mulch and gandasil-B fertilizer only had significant effect on the diameter of the stem, the number of productive branch, the number of fruit per plant, and the weight of fruit per plant. The utilization of silver-black plastic mulch and gandasil- B fertilizer at the concentration of 3 g L-1 water showed more number of productive branch (14.00 branches) and number of fruit (151.17 fruits) per plant and the weight of fruit (166.52 g) per plant was significantly higher.Keywords : Mulch, cogon grass, silver-black plastic, Gandasil-B, inland peat soil                                                                                                                                       ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh jenis mulsa dan pupuk gandasil-B terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman cabai rawit (Capsicum fruestescens L.) pada tanah gambut pedalaman. Percobaan ini menggunaakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) disusun secara split plot dengan dua faktor perlakuan dan tiga ulangan. Sebagai petak utama, yaitu jenis mulsa terdiri dari tiga jenis, yaitu : kontrol, mulsa alang-alang dan mulsa plastik hitam perak. Sebagai anak petak adalah dosis pupuk Gandasil-B terdiri dari 4 taraf perlakuan, yaitu : 0, 1, 2 dan 3 g L-1 air. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa interaksi penggunaan jenis mulsa dengan pupuk gandasil-B hanya berpengaruh nyata terhadap diameter batang, jumlah cabang produktif, jumlah buah per tanaman dan berat buah per tanaman. Penggunaan mulsa plastik hitam perak dan pupuk gandasil-B 3 g L-1 air diperoleh jumlah cabang produktif (14.00 cabang) dan jumlah buah (151.17 buah) per tanaman) nyata lebih banyak dan berat buah (166.52 g) per tanaman nyata lebih tinggi.Kata kunci : Mulsa, alang-alang, plastik hitam perak, pupuk gandasil-B, gambut pedalaman

scholarly journals Evaluation of indigenous technologies of fresh cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) Storage in Southeastern Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 737-741
Author(s):  
S C Eze ◽  
K I Ugwuoke ◽  
P E Ogbonna ◽  
R N Onah ◽  
C C Onyeonagu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colocasia Esculenta ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria
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