scholarly journals Productivity, nutrient concentration, uptake and quality of Amaranthus (Amaranthus cruentus L.) as influenced by cutting heights and fertilizer type

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 719-728
Author(s):  
Ehizogie J. FALODUN ◽  
Vivian E. EDAFE
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Laboratory Unit ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Amaranthus Cruentus ◽  
Herbage Yield ◽  
Cutting Height ◽  
Number Of Branches

Amaranthus cruentus L. is a leafy vegetable that is cultivated mainly for its leaves and grains. Due to high demand for this crop in Nigeria, the need to boost its productivity becomes necessary. Field and laboratory studies were conducted during in two successive cropping seasons at the experimental farm and laboratory unit of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City. Three cutting heights C1: (10 cm), C2: (15 cm), C3: (20 cm) and a control C0: (no cutting) and four rates of fertilizer application F0: (Control), F1: (10 t ha-1 poultry manure), F2: (150 kg ha-1 NPK15:15:15) and F3 (75 t ha-1 NPK 15:15:15 + 5 t ha-1 poultry manure) constituted the treatments. The treatments were in three replicate laid out in a (4 × 4) factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design. Data collected were plant height (cm), leaf area (cm2), stem diameter (cm) and number of branches. Fresh and dry herbage yield were taken at harvest. Growth, yield, and quality of Amarathus cruentus were significantly influenced by cutting heights and fertilizer application. In both years, number of branches (3.50 and 6.01) were lowest at C0 compared with other treatments. Herbage fresh and dry yield (49.10 t ha-1 and 18.20 t ha-1) were highest at C3 and was consistent in both years. Similarly, the concentration of K, Ca, and Mg in plant tissue and the uptake of nutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and Na) increase at C3 compared with other treatments. F3 significantly (p<0.05) produced highest dry herbage yield (13.08 t ha-1and 25.15 t ha-1) in both years. Crude protein, fibre and fat content of   the shoots were highest at cutting height of C3 and at F3 fertilizer rate. Therefore, for good yield and better quality of Amaranthus cruentus L, a combination of (75 t ha-1 NPK 15:15:15 + 5 t ha-1 poultry manure) at cutting height of C3: (20 cm above soil level) is recommended for Amaranthus cruentus L production in the study area.

Effects of Organic Fertilizer on Growth Performance and Postharvest Quality of Pak Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis L.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Nur Suhaida Mohamad ◽  
Faizah Abu Kassim ◽  
Norhanizan Usaizan ◽  
Azimah Hamidon ◽  
Zahir Shah Safari
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Postharvest Quality

Long-term use of inorganic fertilizers on leafy vegetables can increase soil acidity, harmful to the environment and leaving bad effects on human health. Organic fertilizer application is one of the safer alternatives with many beneficial effects by supplying nutrients for plant growth, environmental-friendly and producing an optimum quality of vegetables. Different organic amendment such as vermicompost, biochar and microbial compost has different effect on plant growth performance since good bacteria could improve structure of the soil and nutrient absorption. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of organic fertilizer on the growth performance and postharvest quality. The experimental design during planting was conducted in randomized completely block design with a factorial arrangement of treatmentswhile for postharvest quality study was conducted in completely randomized design. Organic fertilizer of vermicompost (110 g/plant), biochar (100 g/plant), microbial compost (80 g/plant) and chicken manure (37.5 g/plant) were treated on Pak choy two times on day 10 and day 24 after transplant. This research revealed the plant growth including plant height, leaf number and leaf length of Pak choy in all treatments were increased as growing stage increased. However, at the end of growing stage, microbial compost and vermicompost resulted in the highest of growth characteristics. In terms of postharvest quality, microbial compost showed the highest fresh weight and premium quality. This study proved that microbial compost at 80 g/plant exhibited optimum growth performance and the best postharvest quality of Pak choy.

PENGARUH ASAM FULVAT TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN, PRODUKTIVITAS, DAN MUTU RIMPANG JAHE

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
MUHAMAD DJAZULI ◽  
IRENG DARWATI ◽  
ROSITA SMD
Keyword(s):  
Fulvic Acid ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Application Frequency ◽  
Optimal Effect

Fulvic acid is an extraction product of humus which is very potential for supplement fertilizer and able to reduce either inorganic or organic fertilizer application. The information about fulvic acid application as supplement fertilizer on ginger in Indonesia is still limited. The objective of the study was lo find oul the efect of fulvic acid as supplement fertilizer on the growth, productivity and quality of young ginger. A green house trial was conducted from July lo November 1996. Five levels of fulvic acid concentration, 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10% were sprayed every week from 4 to 1 5 weeks ater planting (WAP). A randomized block design was used with five replicates. The results indicated that the growth of plant height and number of tiller of ginger increased rapidly al 8 WAP, then il became slowly from 12 lo 1 5 WAP Application 10% of fulvic acid was able to increase vegetative parts 99.6%, fresh and dry weight of rhizome 89 and 125% respectively, and starch content of rhizome 22.6%. To find oul of the optimal effect of fulvic acid on productivity and quality of ginger, a further research using higher level and application frequency of fulvic acid as an extract product from several humus types in Indonesia is needed.

scholarly journals Agro-Morphological Traits And Root Yield Of An Improved Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Variety Under Nutrient-Applied Conditions In Offinso Municipality Of Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwadwo Gyasi Santo ◽  
Abdulai Muntala ◽  
Patrick Mawuenyegan Norshie
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Dry Matter Yield ◽  
Root Yield ◽  
Manihot Esculenta Crantz ◽  
Number Of Stems

Field studies were undertaken at Offinso in the Ashanti Region of Ghana during the 2015/2016 growing season to evaluate growth, root and dry matter yields of an improved cassava variety (Bankyehemaa) treated with poultry manure (PM), NPK 15-15-15 and NPK 23-10-10 fertilizers. The treatment structure was a 3 x 4 factorial, laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Three levels of fertilizer (600 kg/ha NPK 15-15-15, 600 kg/ha NPK 23-10-10 and 2 t/ha PM) were applied at 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks after planting. The parameters measured included plant height, fresh and dry shoot weights, number of stems per plant, stem girth, fresh and dry root yields and total dry matter yield. The data collected were subjected to analysis of variance using the Genstat Statistical package. Main effects of fertilizer type and time of fertilizer application on most of the parameters measured were not significant. However, the interaction effects of the two factors were significant in all the parameters measured. Vegetative growth of Bankyehemaa increased when mineral fertilizers were applied earlier than 12 weeks after planting. The highest fresh and dry shoot weights and the biggest stems were produced when NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer was applied at 6 weeks after planting. Plants treated with NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer at 10 weeks after planting were the tallest, while those treated with NPK 23-10-10 fertilizer at 8 weeks after planting produced the highest number of stems per plant. Application of poultry manure at 6 weeks after planting produced the highest fresh cassava root yield of 28.10 t/ha. The highest dry matter yield of 19.80 t/ha was obtained when poultry manure was applied at 12 weeks after planting.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF TYPES OF MEDIA AND NPK FERTILIZER ON THE ROOTING CAPACITY OF CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Budiarto ◽  
Y. Sulyo ◽  
E. Dwi S.N. ◽  
R.H.M. Maaswinkel
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Physiological Status ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Growing Medium ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Ornamental Crops ◽  
Cutting Height ◽  
Rooting Capacity

Physiological status of chrysanthemum cuttings during rooting process highly influences plant growth and flower production. Amongst other aspects, rooting capacity of the cuttings is the most important. Rooting capacity is influenced by environmental conditions such as growing medium and nutrition. The study was aimed to analyze the effects of different types of media, fertilizer concentration, and frequency of fertilizer application on the rooting capacity of chrysanthemum cuttings. The experiment was conducted at the Segunung Experimental Station of the Indonesian Ornamental Crops Research Institute from February to May 2005. The treatments consisted of four different rooting media, i.e. carbonized rice husk, coco peat, perlite, and mixture of perlite and vermiculite (1:1 v/v); two concentrations of NPK (25:7:7) fertilizers, i.e. 1.75 and 2.5 g 1-l; and four frequencies of fertilizer application, i.e. every 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, and 4 days. The experiment was designed in a completely randomized block with four replications. Parameters observed were rooting capacity and cutting performances such as cutting height, cutting diameter, number of leaves, number of visible roots, and root length at 16 days after planting. The results showed that chrysanthemum cuttings rooted in carbonized rice husk had better performance than those rooted in coco peat, vermiculite, and mixture of perlite + vermiculite. Higher concentration of fertilizer solution up to 2.5 g l-1 also gave significant effect on the root formation and further root growth of cuttings. However, the rooting capacity of cuttings was not affected by the frequency of fertilizer application. This study implied that carbonized rice husk growing medium supplemented with NPK (2.5 g l-l) every 4 days during rooting period is the choice for traditional chrysanthemum growers to increase the perform-ance and quality of the cut flowers.

scholarly journals Effect of organic inputs and mulching on growth and yield of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffavar. sabdariffa)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-222
Author(s):  
S BHARADHI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Number Of Branches

A field experiment was carried out on a farmer’s field at Kannitamilnadu village in Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu during 2018 to find out the suitable organic inputs and pattern of mulching for better growth and yield of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffavar. sabdariffa). The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized block design with five levels of organic manures and four levels of mulching with three replication.. Best of the interaction effect was due to the combined application of 25 t FYM + 3 t poultry manure ha-1+ plastic mulch (M3S2) which recorded the highest values for all growth and yield parameters viz., plant height (228.3 cm), number of branches (14.5), leaf area (308.9 cm2), number of calcyes/plant (33.5), calyx yield/plant (233.9 g) and calyx yield/ha (6568.75 kg). The lowest values of these parameters were recorded under control (no organics and no mulching) treatment

PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL BLEWAH (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis L.) PADA TINGKAT PENJARANGAN BUAH DAN DOSIS PUPUK NPK BERBEDA

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
Lusiana Septiriyani ◽  
Mohammad Chozin ◽  
Yulian Yulian
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Cucumis Melo ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Fruit Thinning ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Experimental Plots

[PRODUCTIVITY AND FRUIT QUALITY OF CANTALOUPE AT DIFFERENT RATES OF FRUIT THINNING AND NPK FERTILIZER APPLICATION]. Productivity and fruit quality of cantaloupe depend on the availability of nutrients and the number of fruits maintained. The aim of this study was to compare the productivity and fruit quality of cantaloupe at different rates of fruit thinning and NPK fertilizer application. The research was conducted in August-October 2020 on street Kapuas V, Lingkar Barat Village, Gading Cempaka District, Bengkulu city. A field experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 3 replications for alloting two factorial treatments structure, namely rates of fruit thinning (no fruit thinning, thinned to one fruit /plant, thinned to two fruits/plant, and thinned to three fruits/plant) and rates of NPK fertilizer application (400, 600, and 800 kg/ha) on rhe experimental plots. The results showed that fruit thinnings resulted no increament in crop productivity, but the fruit quality was improved as fewer number of fruits were retained on each plant. The NPK fertilizer at 400, 600, and 800 kg/ha were not able to increase the productivity of cantaloupe  and the quality of the  produced fruit when  the application were made only at planting and 23 days after planting. 

scholarly journals PENGARUH DOSIS PUPUK KANDANG KAMBING DAN NPK 16:16:16 TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN KUALITAS JAMBU BIJI KRISTAL (Psidium guajava L.) PADA MUSIM PENGHUJAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Ariya Listari ◽  
Supanjani Supanjani ◽  
Sumardi Sumardi ◽  
Widodo Widodo ◽  
Djamilah Djamilah
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Leaf Greenness ◽  
Number Of Branches

ABSTRACT[THE EFFECT OF GOAT MANURES AND NPK 16:16:16 FERTILIZER ON THE GROWTH OF SEEDLESS GUAVA CROPS AND QUALITY OF ITS FRUIT (Psidium guajava L) AT RAINY SEASONS OF INDONESIA]. Guava var. Crystal, known as seedless guava, is one of the most popular guava in Indonesia. Compated to other guavas, seedless guava has softer texture, tastes sweeter, and has less seeds. This experiment was carried out from September 2017 to February 2018 at Harapan Makmur village, Pondok Kubang regency, and Central Bengkulu district. The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of goat manures and NPK 16:16:16 fertilizers on the growth of guava crops and the quality of its fruits. The experiment was arranged in randomized complete block design (2 factors, 5 replications). The first factor tested was the dose of goat manures, consisting of 3 levels: 0, 9, and 18 kg/plant. The second factor tested was the dose of NPK 16:16:16 fertilizers, consisting of 3 levels: 0, 0,25, and 0.5 kg/plant. The results showed that goat manures significantly affected the diameter and number of branches. In addition, the dose of NPK significantly affected the diameter of branches, degree of leaf greenness, number of flower, and number of aborted flowers. Finally, the interaction between goat manures and NPK manures did not significantly affect all variables measured, except for leaf areas.

scholarly journals Optimisation of Growth Yield and Quality of Strawberry Cultivars through Organic Farming

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 121-129
Author(s):  
MHA Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Strawberry Cultivars

Adoption of organic farming has been increased which have a reduced impact on environment. An experiment was conducted at the Landscaping section and Laboratory of the Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh for optimisation of growth, yield and quality of strawberry cultivars through organic farming during the period from October 2017 to March 2018. The experiment comprised two cultivars viz., RU-1 (Festival) and RU-2 (AOG), and eight organic manures viz., control, cowdung, mustard oilcake (MOC), poultry manure, cowdung+MOC, cowdung+poultry manure, MOC+poultry manure, cowdung+MOC+poultry manure. The two-factor experiment was laid out in randomised complete block design with three replications. Significant variation was observed between strawberry cultivars and organic manures in all the parameters studied. Highest growth, yield and quality characters were obtained from Festival except number of runner per plant and TSS content with AOG. Combined application of cowdung+MOC+poultry manure gave the maximum yield (19.14 t/ha) than the other treatments. J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 121-129 2018

scholarly journals Effects of Different Types of Organic Fertilizers on the Nutrients and Anti Nutrients Composition of Amaranthus caudatus and Amaranthus cruentus

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Kahu Jerry Chechet ◽  
Umeh Chisom Charles
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Amaranthus Cruentus ◽  
Amaranthus Caudatus ◽  
Local Variety ◽  
Compound Fertilizer ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Different Types

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different types of organic fertilizers on the nutrients and anti nutrients composition of Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety) and Amaranthus cruentus (NH84/452). Study Design: A randomized complete block design (RCBD) was used for the experiment. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was carried out in the nursery of a homestead garden at No 20, Isaiah Balat Street, Sabo GRA, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Methodology: The study consists of seven treatments which includes control (no fertilizer), 5 t ha-1 and 10 t ha-1 poultry manure, 5 t ha-1 and 10 t ha-1 sewage sludge, 35 kg ha-1 and 70 kg ha-1 NPK compound fertilizer and also with two varieties; Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety) and Amaranthus cruentus (NH84/452) with factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and replicated three times. At maturity, the leaves were harvested and prepared for laboratory analysis for both nutrients and anti-nutrient composition. Proximate composition was determined according to A.O.A.C protocol. Water soluble vitamins were analyzed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) while the metals were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Results: The ash, moisture, fat, protein, fibre, carbohydrate and energy of the two varieties were found in the range of 2.58 - 3.06%, 78.78 - 80.69%, 1.04 - 1.49%, 7.49 - 9.67%, 2.41 - 3.29%, 3.02 - 6.46% and 54.72 - 61.52 Kcal/100 g respectively. The micronutrients including β-carotene, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, iron and zinc were found in the range of 4.79 - 6.68, 14.37 - 40.36, 5.97 - 22.15, 8.37 - 27.99, 10.03 - 13.40 and 5.11 – 941 mg/100 g respectively. The anti-nutrients; tannins, phytate, saponins and oxalate were in the range of 0.33 - 0.69, 0.40 - 0.94, 1.29 - 2.30 and 0.53 - 1.01% respectively Conclusion: Poultry manure provided higher nutrients on the two varieties of Amaranth when compared with sewage sludge and NPK compound fertilizer. While sewage sludge resulted in the plants having higher anti-nutrients. The application of poultry manures at 10 tons/ha is therefore recommended for farmers to use to obtain more nutritious amaranth.

scholarly journals Lignite-based Organic Fertilizer Improves Soil Quality and Yield of Rice in Belitang South Sumatera

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Syafrullah Syafrullah
Keyword(s):  
Soil Quality ◽  
Paddy Soil ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Plant Residue ◽  
Chemical Fertilizers ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Organic C

To achieve food-self sufficiency in Indonesia, it is necessary to apply sustainable agriculture practices to improve soil quality. Most of paddy fields have been applied with chemical fertilizers intensively for more than 40 years without the addition of organic matter.  The purpose of this study was to understand the effects of lignite-based organic fertilizer application on the quality of paddy soil and yield of rice. The study was conducted in April until August 2014 in the irrigated rice fields in Belitang, Ogan Komering Ulu Timur District. The study was arranged in a Factorial Randomized Block Design, with 9 treatment combinations and 3 replicates. The first factor was the types of fertilizers, consisting of recommended chemical fertilizers (250 kg urea ha-1 + 150 kg SP36 ha-1 + 50 kg KCl ha-1), organic fertilizer from plant residue at 5 Mg ha-1,  and lignite-based organic fertilizer (namely Baranik fertilizer) at 0.75 Mg ha-1.  The second factor was rice varieties, consisting of Mentik Wangi, Gogo Aromatik and Ciliwung. The application of Baranik fertilizer at 0.75 Mg ha-1 has improved the quality of paddy soil with the increase of organic-C content from 1.44% to 2.90%. Application of Baranik fertilizer at 0.75 Mg ha-1 has increased the vegetative components and the yield of rice about 7.17 Mg ha-1 compared to the organic fertilizer from plant residue, but the yield is still the same as that in the recomended dosages of chemical fertilizers.  Among the rice varieties, the yield of Ciliwung variety was higher than other varieties, i.e. 7.62 Mg ha-1.  The yield of Gogo Aromatik variety is significantly lower than that of Ciliwung variety.  Baranik organic fertilizer can be used to improve soil fertility for food security purpose.

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