scholarly journals Effect of zeolite on the growth and yield of broccoli in the dry season

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karistsapol Nooprom ◽  
Pongsak Mansuriwong ◽  
Supakracha Apiratikorn
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Head Weight ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Effective Growth

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck) growth and yield are impacted in warmer climates, especially during the dry season. Broccoli gives low yield and quality although it is heat-tolerant cultivars. Zeolite is an organic material recognized as suitable for dry season plant growth because it can adsorb cations, nutrients and water and release on demand from the plant. Application of zeolite in the soil may improve broccoli growth and yield during the dry season. The trial preparation followed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications involving five amounts of zeolite at 0, 1.56, 3.12, 4.68 and 6.24 t ha-1 using broccoli cultivar ‘Top Green’. Results showed that zeolite applications of 4.68 and 6.24 t ha-1 improved growth and yield parameters including plant width, stem diameter, time to 50% flowering and harvest, head diameter and head weight better than the other treatments. Application of zeolite at 6.24 t ha-1 gave high total broccoli yield of 8.45 t ha-1 but not significantly different (p?0.05) from 4.68 t ha-1 that gave 7.89 t ha-1. Results indicated that application of zeolite at 4.68 t ha-1 was optimal for reducing drought stress and enhancing effective growth and yield of broccoli.

scholarly journals Biofumigation efficacy of spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) accessions on nematode control in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Jerono Keter ◽  
Samuel Nyalala ◽  
Joshua Ogweno
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Flower Yield ◽  
Cleome Gynandra ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Spider Plant

Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is a perennial summer flower grown by smallholders in Kenya for export. However, its production and export volumes have declined drastically due to nematodes infestation. This study evaluated the effect of Cleome gynandra accessions on nematode management on tuberose. Experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research Field, Egerton University, Kenya using a randomized complete block design with four replications. The treatments were: five accessions of C. gynandra namely ‘Simlaw’, ‘Egerton’, ‘Taastrup’, ‘PS’ and ‘IP8’, applied at 6 kg/m2 and compared with Brassica napus, solarization and untreated control. Data was collected on growth and yield parameters, nematode infestation and quality of tuberose. Data collected was subjected to analysis of variance at p≤0.05 and means separated using Tukey’s test. Biofumigation with Cleome gynandra accessions helped to reduce nematode population by 34%, gall numbers by 83% and galling index by be 96% when compared with the control. Use of biofumigation helped to improve plant height and leaf number of tuberose by 16% and 87%, respectively, when compared with the control. Use of biofumigation helped to improve spike length by 32%, marketable spikes by 80%, and flower yield by 90% and reduced nonmarketable spikes by 95% when compared with the control. Based on the above results, use of Cleome gynandra accessions and other biofumigants such as rape seed can be used to manage nematodes and improve growth, yield and quality of tuberose. 

scholarly journals Evaluation of plantain genotypes for yield and other characters

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
N Ara ◽  
M Moniruzzaman ◽  
R Khatoon ◽  
M Moniruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Productivity Index ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Better Than

An experiment was carried out at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Ishurdi, Pabna during 2013-15, with eleven genotypes of plantain to evaluate their performances for yield attributes, yield and quality characters. The genotypes included in this investigation were MP001, MP002, MP003, MP006, MP007, MP015, MP018, MP024, MP025, ISD002 and BARI Kola-2 as check. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. The genotype MP002 produced the maximum number of fingers/bunch (105.67) closely followed by BARI Kola-2 (103.00) and MP015 (101.00). Both the genotypes MP024 and MP025 showed the highest fruit length (21.70 cm), but ISD002 gave the maximum fruit girth (16.78 cm), which was statistically similar with that of MP003 (16.30 cm) and MP024 (16.33 cm). The highest yield and the maximum number of hands were produced by the genotype MP024 (47.81 t/ha and (8.33/bunch) followed by MP015 (36.70 t/ha and 6.33/bunch). Fingers of the genotypes required boiling time in the range of 20.00 min (MP001) to 15.00 min (BARI Kola-2). Flesh of all genotypes possesses pleasant aroma except MP002, MP003 and ISD002. Among the eleven genotypes MP001, MP006, MP007, MP008, MP015 and MP024 were found better when cooked as smashed. The genotype ISD002 took the maximum time (467.33 days) to reach the edible maturity stage of fruits whereas MP024 required the minimum (339.00 days). The genotypes MP015 and MP024 performed better than BARI Kola-2 in respect of bunch weight, fruit size, productivity index, yield, sucker production and qualitative characters.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(1): 71-80, March 2018

scholarly journals Effects of ZAI (PIT PLANTING) and Different Manure Rates on the Growth and Yield of Sorghum

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Yakaka Kundili Mustapha
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiment ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Arid Land ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Better Than

Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at Jimtilo village along Maiduguri Jos/Kano road geographically located latitude 11o 501 5811North12o 561 2311 East above sea level. The experiment was conducted to determine the effect of Zai (pit planting) and different manure rate on growth and yield of sorghum. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) replicated 3 times and consisted of 4 levels of treatments of 0, 1 ton/ha, 2ton/ha and 3ton/ha of manure (cowdung). The result of the experiment indicated that there was significant (p< 0.05) difference among and between treatments used. It was further observed that 3ton/ha manure applied gave significantly (p< 0.05) higher yield and performed better than all other treatments. The control however,gave the least value as all other treatments performed better than the control. It is therefore recommended that the application of 3 ton/ha should be adopted by farmers practicing pit planting or reclaiming arid land for sustainable agricultural production. Keywords: zai (pit planting), manure, cow dung, growth and yield.

scholarly journals Response of Cabbage Plant for Different Types of Mineral Fertilizer (Brassica Oleracea Var.Capitata)

2021 ◽  
Vol 910 (1) ◽  
pp. 012101
Author(s):  
Fathel F. R. Ibraheem ◽  
Waleed B.A.M. Allela ◽  
Hussien J.M. Al-Bayati
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Fertilizer Combination

Abstract An experiment was conducted in the field of the College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Mosul, Iraq during the season 2019-2020 to study the effect of three types of compound mineral fertilizers (F1, F2 and F3) and four levels combination of fertilizers (F4, F5, F6 and F7) also with control treatment (F0) on some growth and yield parameters of cabbage plants Chairman variety, thus the experiment included eight treatments implemented in Randomized Complete Block Design (R.C.B.D) with three replications. The results were summarized as follows: the F5 fertilizer combination achieved the highest significant values in all growth and yield parameters compared to other treatment.

scholarly journals The Effect of Leguminous Cover Crops on Growth and Yield of Garden Eggs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Boateng ◽  
R. Tetteh
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Phaseolus Lunatus ◽  
Mucuna Pruriens ◽  
Ground Control ◽  
Bare Ground ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

The use of cover crops is a way of sustainable agriculture in which nutrients are recycled and the use of inorganic fertilizer is reduced. Leguminous cover crops for instance are known to enrich the soil through the fixing of nitrogen in the form of nitrates in the soil for plant use. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of some leguminous cover crops on growth and yield of garden eggs. The study consisted of five treatments, namely Bare ground (control), fertilizer (NPK 15:15:15), Mucuna pruriens, Glycine max and Phaseolus lunatus laid in a randomized complete block design with 3 replicates. Data collected were on vegetative growth and yield parameters. Results showed that plant height of garden eggs was highest in Phaseolus treated plots and this was followed by the Glycine max plots. Phaseolus treated plots had the highest yield in terms of the number of fruits harvested and weight of fruits harvested.

scholarly journals Effect of Vermicompost and Earthing Up on the Growth and Yield of Onion

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Shirajum Monira ◽  
Tahmina Mostarin ◽  
Khaleda Khatun ◽  
Md. Ehsanul Haq ◽  
Ismita Akter Soniya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Treatment Combination ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Two Factors

A field research was conducted at the Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207 during the period from October 2017 to March 2018 to study the effect of vermicompost and earthing upon growth and yield of onion. The experiment consists of two factors. Factor-A Vermicompost V0 (control), V1 (6 t ha-1 vermicompost), V2 (10 t ha-1 vermicompost) and V3 (14 t ha-1 vermicompost) and Factor-B Earthing up E0 (control), E1 (Two times earthing up) and E2 (Three times earthing up). The experiment was laid out in RCBD (Randomized Complete Block Design) with three replications. The collected data were statistically analyzed. Results revealed that in terms of vermicompost application The highest fresh weight bulb-1 (40.07 g), yield plot-1 (527.89 g) and yield ha-1 (5.39 t) were found from the treatment V3 compared to V0 (control) treatment. Again, in terms of different earthing up treatments, the highest fresh weight bulb-1 (32.48 g), yield plot-1 (431.67 g) and yield ha-1 (4.41 t) were found from the treatment E2 (Three times earthing up) compared to E0 (control) treatment. Both vermicompost and earthing up and their combination showed a considerable variation on different growth and yield parameters of onion. The highest fresh weight bulb-1 (42.73 g), yield plot-1 (567.33 g) and yield ha-1 (5.79 t) were found from the treatment combination of V3E2 compared to control V0E0 (control) treatment combination. And it may be summarized that 14 t/ha vermicompost with three times earthing up performed the maximum yield compared to other treatments.

scholarly journals Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, yield and nitrogen uptake by BRRI dhan28

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-104
Author(s):  
Md Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Aurunima Kanchi Suprova Shawon ◽  
Most Lutfun Nesa Begum ◽  
Azmul Huda
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Better Than

A study was conducted at the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during Boro season of 2014 to evaluate the effect of integrated use of manures and fertilizers for maximizing the growth and yield of BRRI dhan28. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with six treatments and four replications. The treatments include T0 [Control], T1 [Soil Test Basis-Chemical Fertilizer], T2 [(Cowdung) + STB-CF] on IPNS basis, T3 [(Poultry Manure) + STB-CF] on IPNS basis, T4 [(Compost) + STB-CF] on IPNS basis, and T5 [Farmer’s practice]. The maximum grain yield of 4340 kg ha-1 (95.59% increase over control) and straw yield of 4024 kg ha-1 (56.42% increase over control) were recorded in T3 [ (PM) + STB-CF]. The lowest grain and straw yields were found for T0 (Control) treatment. The N, P, K and S contents and uptake by BRRI dhan28 were profoundly influenced due to combined application of manures and fertilizers. The performance of the treatment T3 was better than T1, T2 and T4 in producing the yield of grain and straw of BRRI dhan28 although they received the same amount of nutrients. The results indicate that application of fertilizers in combination with poultry manure could be considered more effective in rice production. So, the treatment T3 can be used for the successful cultivation of BRRI dhan28.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(1): 99-104, April 2016

scholarly journals Effects of Crop Bio-life on Growth and Yield of Wild Okra (Corchorus olitorious L.) in a Sub-tropical Environment

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nosihle Mndzebele ◽  
Michael T. Masarirambi ◽  
Kwanele A. Nxumalo ◽  
Paul K. Wahome
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Micro Organisms

Crop bio-life is used as a foliar spray to enhance the symbiotic effect between roots and soil micro-organisms enabling the plant to better assimilate nutrients essential for growth. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of crop bio-life on growth, yield and quality of wild okra. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications. The experiment consisted of four treatments. The treatments were different crop bio-life concentrations of 0, 25, 50 and 75 ppm.  The highest plant height (103.5 cm) was obtained in plants treated with 25 ppm crop bio-life and the lowest plant height (91.2 cm) was in plants treated with 75 ppm crop bio-life. Plants with the highest chlorophyll content (29.08 µmol per m2) were those treated with 50 ppm crop bio-life while the lowest (18.6 µmol per m2) was 0 ppm treatment.  The highest wild okra yield of 22.3 g leaf wet mass was obtained in plants treated with 25 ppm crop bio-life and the lowest yield (12.9 g) obtained from plants applied with 75 ppm crop bio-life. From the results of this study, it was observed that the plants treated with 25 ppm crop bio-life grew better and had a higher yield, therefore, it is the treatment recommended to farmers.

scholarly journals Effect of Season, Variety and Phosphorus Fertilization on the Growth and Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Bauchi State Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Yunusa Muhammad Shuaibu ◽  
Sani Kawure ◽  
Rashida Abdulmumini Bala
Keyword(s):  
Arachis Hypogaea ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Phosphorus Fertilization ◽  
Phosphorus Fertilizer ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Dry And Rainy Seasons

An experiment was conducted at teaching and research farm of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, during the dry and rainy seasons of 2016 to evaluate the effect of variety and phosphorus fertilization on the growth and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). The treatment consisted of two groundnut varieties (Samnut 24 and Samnut 25), two levels of phosphorus fertilizer (25kg and 50kg/ha) and a control, factorially combined to give six treatment combinations. These treatments were laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. Data were collected on the plant height, number of leaves, 100-grain weight and grain yield. All data collected were subjected Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and DMRT was adopted in separating the means. The result of the experiment showed that, there is a significant difference (P = 0.05) in both seasons on all the parameters observed. The results further indicated that, application of 25 kg P/ha produced statistically (P = 0.05) similar result with 50 kg P/ha, however the two treatments were better than the control. On varieties, Samnut 25 proved to be significantly (P = 0.05) better than Samnut 24 on most of the parameters observed. Based on the result of these findings, application of 25 kg P/ha to Samnut 25 can be adopted by farmers for profitable groundnut production in the study area.

scholarly journals Growth and Yield Parameters of Introduced Oil Palm Crop in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Gabriel Ddamulira ◽  
Alex Asiimwe ◽  
Fred Masika ◽  
Moses Amugoli ◽  
Gerald Ddumba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Lake Victoria ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Fresh Fruit Bunch ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Increasing Demand

Oil palm is commercially grown on Bugala Island within Lake Victoria. But with increasing demand for vegetable oils in Uganda more areas for oil palm production are required. A study was conducted to identify new areas suitable for oil palm production. The experiment was super-imposed on 45 &times; 45 m plots in 3-year old oil palm plantations in Bugiri, Buvuma, Kibaale and Masaka. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. From 2011 to 2013 results indicated significant (P &lt; 0.05) mean increments from 98.9 to 141 cm in height, 166 to 377 cm in stem girth, 24.3 to 30.1 in number of open leaves and 40.3 to 81.2 in number of flowered palm trees. On the monthly basis the highest fresh fruit bunch (FFB) number and yield were realized in May and October, respectively which corresponded with the peak rain months. Furthermore, significant (P &lt; 0.05) increments of 40.9% in number of FFB, 55.4% in bunch weight and 16.9% in yield were observed from 2014 to 2016. Across sites, Kibaale had the highest (601.5 FFB ha-1) number of FFB while Masaka registered the lowest number (452.2 FFB ha-1). Oil palm yield in Kibaale and Buvuma was twice higher than in Masaka. But, yield in Bugiri was not significantly different from that of Buvuma and Kibaale but significantly (P &lt; 0.05) higher than in Masaka. The findings on growth and yield of introduced oil palm crop revealed that Kibale, Buvuma and Bugiri are potential areas for oil palm production in Uganda.

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