scholarly journals SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF COMPOSTED BROILER LITTER IN MISSISSIPPI VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 887a-887
Author(s):  
W.B. Evans ◽  
Y. Vizzier-Thaxton ◽  
P. Hudson ◽  
K. Paridon
Keyword(s):  
Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Broiler Litter ◽  
Waste Products

Mississippi is one of the nation's largest broiler litter producing states. Interest in using litter and other organic waste products, such as compost, in horticultural systems is increasing in the state and region. The objective of this research was to determine the influences of composted broiler litter (CBL) on three aspects of vegetable crop productivity: growth and yield, microbiological safety, and mineral nutrition. This report focuses on the first two objectives. Compost was made in a covered, turned windrow for a blend of broiler litter and hardwood sawdust. Responses to CBL were tested in two vegetables: collard (Brassica oleracea var. Acephala) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Rates of CBL ranged from 0 to 5 tons/acre, preplant incorporated in a randomized complete block design with four replicates for each species in two separate experiments in 2004. Testing of the CBL, the soil after application, leaves, and harvested organs found no significant influence of CBL on pathogenic microbe concentrations. At each of five sampling dates through commercial crop maturity, collard (Brassica oleracea var. Acephala) fresh and dry weight per plant increased linearly with CBL applications up to 5 tons/acre. Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) shoot fresh weight increased with increasing CBL applications at each sampling date. Marketable fruit yield increased linearly with increasing CBL applications. Total fruit yield response to CBL was best described by a quadratic equation.

scholarly journals Growth and yield response of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) to fertilizer types and times of application in the southern guinea savanna agro-ecozone of Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-366
Author(s):  
Kola Fasakin ◽  
Ade Afe ◽  
Nurat Saka
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Immature Fruit

A field study was carried out at the Kwara State University Teaching and Research Farm, Malete, to evaluate the response of vegetative growth and immature fruit yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) to three fertilizer types and three times of application. The fertilizer types, used at the rate of 60 kgN/ha, were Kwasu organic-based fertilizer type 2 (KOBF-2), Aleshinloye organo-mineral fertilizer grade A (AOMF-A), and inorganic NPK 15- 15-15 fertilizer (NPK), each applied at planting time, 2 weeks after planting (WAP), and 4 WAP. The trial was laid out in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design and replicated three times. All the data collected were subjected to analysis of variance, using the SAS statistical package, and the treatment means were separated using Duncan?s Multiple Range Test at 5% probability level. The result indicated no significant differences in plant height, number of leaves/plant, number of fruits/plant, and the average length of the fruits between fertilizer types and application times. However, there were significant differences in leaf area/plant at 6WAP and fruit yield. Irrespective of the times of application, KOBF-2 gave significantly higher immature fruit yield (2.84 t/ha) than NPK (1.93 t/ha) and AOMF-A (1.72 t/ha). The results thus suggest that the new organic-based fertilizer formulated in this study (KOBF) deserves incorporation into national fertilizer programs for sustainable crop production.

EFEKTIVITAS PUPUK PETROBIO DAN NPK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN KOL BUNGA (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Muhammad Suryadi ◽  
Mulyati Mulyati ◽  
I Komang Damar
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Crop Biomass

ABSTRAK          Salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan produktivitas lahan dan produksi tanaman adalah dengan mengaplikasikan pupuk hayati dan pupuk anorganik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mempelajari efektivitas dari pemberian pupuk hayati Petrobio dan pupuk anorganik NPK terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman kol bunga (Brassica oleraceea var. botrytis L.). Satu percobaan lapang dilaksanakan dari bulan April sampai dengan Juni 2017 di Desa Perian, Kecamatan Montong Gading, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara  Barat. Perlakuan yang diuji terdiri atas dua faktor, yaitu faktor pupuk Petrobio dan faktor dosis pupuk NPK. Pupuk Petrobio (P) terdiri atas tiga aras yaitu: p0= 0 kg , p1= 30 kg , p2= 60 kg  dan faktor kedua, dosis pupuk NPK (K), terdiri atas dua aras yaitu: k1= 150 kg , k2= 300 kg . Rancangan percobaan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan pola faktorial 3x2, masing-masing perlakuan diulangi 3 kali sehingga didapat 18 unit perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa efektivitas Petrobio meningkat dengan meningkatnya dosis dibarengi dengan dosis pupuk NPKyang tinggi. Hasil terbaik didapat dari interaksi antara dosis Petrobio 60 kg  dan NPK 300 kg  yang menghasilkan rerata tertinggi pada berat berangkasan basah. ABSTRACT One of the ways to improve land and crop productivity is by applying biofertilizer and inorganic fertilizer. The aim of this research was to study effectivity of biofertilizer of Petrobio and inorganic fertilizer of NPK applications on growth and yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceea var. botrytis L.). One experiment was conducted from April to July 2017 in Perian village, sub-district of Montong Gading, East Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat. Treatments tested consisted of two factors, Petrobio fertilizer and NPK fertilizer. Petrobio fertilizer (P) consisted of three levels, namely: p0= 0 kg , p1= 30 kg , p2= 60 kg  and the second factor, NPK fertilizer dosage, consisted of two levels, k1= 150 kg and k2= 300 kg . The treatments were arranged in a 3 x 2 factorial using Randomized Block Design with three replications. All together there were 18 experimental units tested. The results of the experiment showed that Petrobio effectivity increased with the increased of dosage following a high dosage of NPK fertilizer. The best result was achieved in an interaction of Petrobio 60 kg  and NPK 300 kg  that resulted in the highest of fresh weight of the crop biomass.

scholarly journals YIELD RESPONSES OF WATERMELON (CITRULLUS LUNATUS (THUMB) IN A COASTAL PLAIN SOIL UNDER VARIABLE FERTILIZER RATES AND IRRIGATION REGIME IN A DRY SEASON PRODUCTION CYCLE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-210
Author(s):  
Collins EGBUCHUA ◽  
Emmanuel Chukudinife ENUJEKE
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
Irrigation Interval ◽  
Fertilizer Rates

Field experiments were conducted during 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons at Illah, Delta North ecological zone of Nigeria to investigate the appropriate rates of NPK fertilizer and irrigation intervals in relation to yield response of water melon (Citrullus lunatus). The site had sandy loam texture, low in organic carbon (0.38%), low in total nitrogen (0.064%), available phosphorus (6.83 mgkg-1) and cation exchange capacity (6.74 cmolkg-1). The fertilizer rates were (0:0:0), (50:25:25), (80:40:40), and (120:60:60) KgN, P2O5 and K2O/ha and irrigation regimes of 6:12:18 days. It was a factorial experiment laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replicates. Results indicated that increase in fertilizer rates from 0:0:0 to 80:40:40 kg/ha significantly increased growth and fruit yield. Further increase to 120:60:60 kg/ha depressed yield. Increase irrigation intervals from 6 -12 days also influenced significantly growth and fruit yield and further increase to 18 days intervals affected negatively the parameters. Interaction effects between fertilizer x irrigation intervals were not significant. Correlation analysis showed that the growth and yield characters were significant and positively correlated with fruit yield. Results indicated that fertilizer rates and 12 days irrigation interval were adequate and recommended for increased production of watermelon in the study area.

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT DOSES OF BORON ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OFF-SEASON CAULIFLOWER (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. BOTRYTIS) IN ARGHAKHANCHI, NEPAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Srijana Pandey ◽  
Sapana Parajuli ◽  
Biplov Oli ◽  
Surya Dhungana
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Different Doses

The research was conducted at Beltari Sandhikharka-10, Arghakhanchi district to study about the effect of various doses of boron on growth and yield attributing characters of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) during off-season from February to June in 2020. Five treatments; B0 (control/no application), B1: 2kg/ha, B2: 4kg/ha, B3: 6kg/ha, B4: 8kg/ha which are the different doses of boron application were laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 4 replications. The growth parameters like plant height, number of leaves per plant leaf length and leaf breadth of largest leaf were recorded multiple times with 15 days interval. Days to curd initiation and Days from curd initiation to harvest were recorded by regular field observation. The yield parameters; curd weight with leaves, Marketable curd weight, average curd yield, incidence of hollowing were recorded during harvest. The economics from application of boron doses in cauliflower production was obtained in terms of cost of cultivation, gross returns, net returns, and benefit cost ratio. The result showed that the growth and yield attributing characters of cauliflower were significantly affected by application of boron in which the value of these parameters was found significantly higher in B1 followed by other treatments. The average curd yield of cauliflower in B1 was found to be 12.39 mt/ha which was 48.92% higher than that of B0 with curd yield 8.32 mt/ha. Similarly, the net return was found significantly the highest in B1 and the lowest in B0. The result showed that application of boron in the range of 2-4 kg/ha is preferred to control and higher doses in respect of both productivity and economics.

scholarly journals Effect of Zinc and Boron on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Nusrat Jahan ◽  
Md. Ashabul Hoque ◽  
Md. Rasal-Monir ◽  
Sumya Fatima ◽  
Mohammad Nurul Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Spad Value ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Fruit Diameter

The study was carried out to find out the effect of zinc (Zn) and boron (B) on growth and yield of okra (BARI Dherosh 1). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The treatments of the experiment were, T0 (without Zn or B), T1 (20 kg Zn ha-1), T2 (30 kg Zn ha-1), T3 (10 kg B ha-1), T4 (20 kg B ha-1), T5 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), T6 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1), T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1) and T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) were undertaken to evaluate the best results of the study. The highest plant height was found in T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) but the highest number of leaves plant-1 was recorded from T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1). On the other hand, the maximum leaf area index, SPAD value, mean fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit dry matter (%), number of fruits plant-1, fresh fruit weight plant-1 , fruit yield plot-1 and fruit yield ha-1 were found in T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), while the control (T0) showed lowest performance for the respected parameters. It is strongly concluded that 30 kg Zn ha-1 with 10 kg B ha-1 combination may be helpful for okra cultivation in the field level to increase okra production.

scholarly journals Effect of different organic manures and fertilizers on growth and yield of knol-khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Md. Anichhul Islam ◽  
Md. Yamin Kabir ◽  
Nubayra Tasnim Shuvra ◽  
Md. Amirul Islam ◽  
Md. Hasibur Rahaman Hera
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost

AbstractA field experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of different manures and fertilizers on the growth and yield of knol-khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) at Dr. Purnendu Gain Field Laboratory of Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna from November 2014 to February 2015. The single factor experiment comprised of different types of fertilizers and manures viz., T0 (Control), T1 (Recommended doses of NPK), T2 (Cow dung), T3 (Vermicompost), T4 (Poultry manure), T5 (50 % Cow dung + 50 % NPK), T6 (50% Vermicompost + 50% Cow dung), T7 (50% Vermicompost + 50 % Poultry manure) and T8 (25% Cow dung+ 25% Vermicompost+ 25% Poultry manure + 25% NPK). The Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications. The maximum plant height was obtained from the treatment T1 at 25, 35 and 45 Days after transplanting (DAT). The maximum spread of canopy was 36.75 cm, 52.50 cm and 66.05 cm from the treatment T3, T7 and T2, respectively. The maximum economic yield (21.92 t/ha) and biological yield (40.083 t/ha) were found in the treatment T1 and T7, respectively. Highest benefit cost ratio (3.07) was obtained from the treatment T1whilethe minimum (0.57) was obtained from T3 which indicates that high cost of vermicompost affect net return severely. Although, T1 produced maximum benefit cost ratio, the treatment T4 and T2 are very close to T1 and also statistically similar. So, we can consider poultry manure and cow dung for our soil health, environmental benefits and ecological safety.

scholarly journals Effects of Cover Methods and Nitrogen Levels on the Growth and Yield of Tomato

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1021-1033
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Loan ◽  
Tran Thi My Can
Keyword(s):  
Yield Components ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Black Plastic

To study the effects of cover methods and nitrogen (N) levels on the growth and yield components of tomato Cv. Pear F1, field experiments with a 4x3 factorial design were conducted in the 2019 spring and winter seasons using a randomized complete block design with three replications. The cover methods included four treatments: bare soil (BS), black plastic mulch (BPM), transparent polypropylene row cover (RC), and a combination of BPM and RC (BPMRC) with the RC removed approximately 30 days after transplanting. Nitrogen (N) was applied at three levels (150, 180, and 210 kg N ha-1). Using BPM and RC generally led to an increased air temperature, air humidity, soil moisture, and soil temperature compared to the BS treatment. Higher N rates (180 and 210 kg N ha-1) did not result  in different tomato fruit sizes and fruit weights but positively increased fruit yield and quality (Brix values and fruit dry weight) as compared to the 150 kg N ha-1 addition. The cover methods positively affected the yield components and fruit yield of tomato as well as the fruit characteristics compared to the BS treatment. Using cover materials (BPM and RC) combined with a higher N application significantly increased the yield attributes and fruit yield. The highest fruit yield was achieved under the mulching treatment by black plastic (BPM treatment) combined with a 210 kg N ha-1 application, resulting in 50.90 tons ha-1 in the spring and 58.27 tons ha-1 in the winter.

scholarly journals PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN KUBIS BUNGA (Brassica oleracea L.) AKIBAT PEMBERIAN KOMPOS LIMBAH JAMUR TIRAM DAN PUPUK NPK

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
Moch Guntur Purnomo ◽  
Muharam Muharam ◽  
Rika Yayu Agustini
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Oyster Mushroom ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dose Combination ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
H 30 ◽  
Brassica Oleracea L

The Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) PM 126 F1 is one of the vegetable commodities with a high enough demand because this vegetable is widely consumed by the public. This experiment purposes to get a dose combination of oyster mushroom waste organic fertilizer and NPK fertilizer which gives the highest growth and yield of cauliflower. The method of research used is the experimental method. The design of experimental used was randomize block design (RBD) with a single factor that consisted of 8 treatments with 3 replications, that is : A (control), B (10 ton/ha Organic fertilizer), C (20 ton/ha Organic fertilizer), D (30 ton/ha Organic fertilizer), E (NPK 800 kg/ha), F (10 ton/ha Organic fertilizer + NPK 800 kg/ha), G (20 ton/ha Organic fertilizer + NPK 800 kg/ha), H (30 ton/ha Organic fertilizer + NPK 800 kg/ha). the result highest curd weight is 7,75 ton/ha achieved by treatment G is 20 ton/ha waste compost of oyster mushroom and 800 kg/ha NPK fertilizer.

scholarly journals Performance of Aquaculture Effluent for Tomato Production in Outdoor Raised Beds

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 624-631
Author(s):  
D. Allen Pattillo ◽  
Wheeler G. Foshee ◽  
Eugene K. Blythe ◽  
Jeremy Pickens ◽  
Daniel Wells ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Effluent Treatment ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Nutrient Analysis ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Foliar Nutrient ◽  
Aquaculture Effluent

Raised bed production trials were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of effluent from a biofloc-style recirculating aquaculture system producing nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) as nutrient-rich irrigation water for fall ‘Celebrity’ tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) production. The objective of this study was to provide baseline vegetable production data and justification for using aquaculture effluent as a water and nutrient resource. The experiment was a split-plot, randomized block design with three treatments: aquaculture effluent, granular fertilizer, and fertigation. Tomato seeds were sown in June, transplanted in August, and grown until Oct. 2019 in nine replicated raised beds. Conventional field tomato production practices were followed throughout the trial, and data were collected for tomato fruit yield, market quality, size, leaf greenness (SPAD), and foliar nutrient analysis. Fruit yield was similar between fertigated and aquaculture effluent treatments, with granular fertilizer resulting in yield that was significantly lower (P ≤ 0.033). SPAD measurements were similar among treatments. All nutrients met or exceeded sufficiency ranges. Foliar nutrient analysis revealed no significant difference for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, boron, zinc, manganese, and iron among treatments. Sulfur and copper levels were significantly lower (P < 0.05) with aquaculture effluent treatment as compared with the granular and fertigated treatments. Overall, tomato production using aquaculture effluent as a water and nutrient supplement produced similar yields to commercial practices, making it potentially viable for producers.

Growth and Yield Response of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) to Organic and Inorganic Mulches

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateen-ul-Hassan Khan ◽  
Tahir Hussain Chattha ◽  
Rifat Hayat
Keyword(s):  
Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Response
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