scholarly journals Response Of Cauliflower To Nitrogen Fixing Biofertilizer And Graded Levels Of Nitrogen

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 41-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lila Nath Bashyal
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Nitrogen Fixing ◽  
Stem Height ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Agriculture And Environment ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Brassica Oleracea L

A field experiment was carried out at Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal during September, 2007 to February, 2008 to assess the response of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis cv. Kathmandu Local) to biofertilizer containing free living nitrogen fixing bacteria Azospirillum and Azotobacter and different levels of nitrogen. The experiment was laid out in factorial Randomized Complete Block Design consisting of 10 treatments (nitrogen 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 kg ha–1 alone and in combinations of 2 kg of the nitrogen fixing biofertilizer) arranged in 5 × 2 complete factorial with 3 replications. Application of nitrogen along with the biofertilizer significantly increased morphological, yield and quality characters as compared to application of nitrogen without biofertilizer. The maximum stem height, stem diameter, highest curd height, curd diameter, fresh curd weight and curd yield were recorded at 120 kg nitrogen and 2 kg biofertilizer ha–1. Cauliflower curd yield obtained at 120 kg nitrogen ha–1 did not significantly differ with the curd yield recorded at 60 kg nitrogen and 2 kg biofertilizer ha–1. The earliest days to curd initiation and maturity were recorded at 30 kg nitrogen and 2 kg biofertilizer ha–1. The highest vitamin C content of curds and the most attractive curd color were recorded at 60 kg nitrogen and 2 kg biofertilizer ha–1, while the appearance and over all acceptability were recorded at 120 kg nitrogen and 2 kg biofertilizer ha–1. The finding demonstrated a saving of 60 kg nitrogen ha–1 without significantly affecting yield. The Journal of Agriculture and Environment Vol:12, Jun.2011, Page 41-50 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/aej.v12i0.7562

scholarly journals Effect of Different Levels of Nitrogen and Sulphur with or without Biofertilizer on Yield Contributing Characters of Binamoog-6

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
ATMRA Chowdhury ◽  
MMK Khan ◽  
MS Islam ◽  
BK Biswas ◽  
H Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Stover Yield ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
S Fertilizers ◽  
Bradyrhizobium Inoculation

A field experiment was conducted at Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh, during the period from February to April, 2008 to evaluate the effect of N and S fertilizers with or without bio-fertilizer (Bradyrhizobium) on yield contributing characters of Binamoog-6. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with nine treatments and three replications. The treatments were T1-N0S0, T2-N0S5 T3-N0S10, T4-N15S0, T5-N15S5, T6-N15S10, T7-N30S0, T8- N30S5 and T9-N30S10 with or without bio-fertilizer (Bradyrhizobium). Data were recorded at 35 days after sowing (DAS), 49 DAS and at harvest. There were significant variations among the different treatments combination in terms of nodulation, growth, yield and quality. Result showed that Bradyrhizobium inoculation significantly increased the number of pod plant-1, number of seed pod-1, 1000-seed weight, stover yield, grain yield. The highest number of pod plant-1 (18.78), number of seed pod-1 (11.89), 1000- seed weight (43.40gm), stover yield (3.80 t ha-1) and grain yield (1.92 t ha-1) were recorded in IIN0S10 treatment. The result revealed that the inoculation of bio-fertilizer (Bradyrhizobium) significantly increased the yield by positively influencing the yield contributing characters of Binamoog-6.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v4i2.10166J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 4(2): 151-154, 2011

scholarly journals Morpho-physiology, yield and quality assessment on five local landrace Chilli Germplasms

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 233-243
Author(s):  
Md Shah Newaz Chowdhury ◽  
Shahnaz Sarkar ◽  
AFM Jamal Uddin ◽  
Tania Sultana ◽  
MZK Roni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Physiological Characters ◽  
Number Of Branches

An experiment was arranged to evaluate the morpho-physiological characters, yield and quality of local landrace chilli germplasms, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, from October 2013 to July 2014. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. Among germplasms, maximum plant height (59.5 cm) and leaves (84.1) from ‘Kajoli’. Number of branches (33.1) was from ‘Akashi’ minimum (18.6) from ‘Dongfou’, chlorophyll content (56.9%) was obtained from ‘Kajoli’, whereas minimum (48.9%) was obtained from ‘Dongfou’. Leaf area highest (125.8 cm2) from ‘Dongfou’, whereas lowest (62.38 cm2) from ‘Deshi kacha Morich’; was recorded as at 85 DAT. Highest flowers plant-1 (68.7), number of fruits plant¬-1 (268.3) were found in ‘Kajoli’, whilst lowest (24.6) and (61.42) were for ‘Dongfou’. Maximum vitamin-C was found in green and dry chilli fruits (76.44 mg/100g and 42.55 mg/100g), of the germplasm ‘Akashi’ and minimum vitamin-C was recorded in green and dry fruits from ‘Deshi kacha morich’. The germplasm ‘Akashi’ gave the highest fresh fruits yield (18.1 t ha-1), followed by Deshi kacha morich (16.9 t ha-1) and Bogra morich produced the lowest fresh yield (13.3 t ha-1). In view of overall performances, So, Akashi with was best for higher fruit, yield and quality chilli production.

scholarly journals Utilization Of Urine Waste To Produce Quality Cauliflower

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
A Khanal ◽  
SM Shakya ◽  
MD Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Agriculture And Environment ◽  
Vegetative Characters ◽  
Quality Character ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field experiment was carried out at Jamune-1, Gunadi, Tanahun, Nepal on farmer’s field during September, 2009 to February, 2010 to test the efficacy of cattle urine from gutter alone and in combination with urea as a potential supplement to nitrogenous fertilizers in improving yield and quality of cauliflower cv. Kathmandu Local. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with eight treatments; 100 kg N ha-1 supplied by urea, 100 kg N ha-1 supplied by urine, 125 kg N ha-1 supplied by urine, 75 kg N ha-1 supplied by urine, 50 kg N ha-1 supplied by urine, 100 kg N ha-1 supplied by urea (75 kg) and urine (25 kg), 100 kg N ha-1 supplied by urea (50 kg) and urine (50 kg), 100 kg N ha-1 supplied by urea (25 kg) and urine (75 kg) having three replications. Application of 125 kg N ha-1 through urine significantly increased vegetative characters. Application of 100 kg N ha-1 through urine significantly increased yield and quality characters as compared to application of either higher or lower dose of urine. Fifty percent substitution of urea by urine produce better morphological, yield and quality character than other combination of urine and urea. The highest curd yield (20.08 t ha-1), the best result in sensory evaluation, and the highest benefit cost ratio (5.84) were observed by application of 100 kg N ha-1 through urine. The Journal of Agriculture and Environment Vol:12, Jun.2011, Page 91-96 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/aej.v12i0.7568

scholarly journals Plant spacing and pollen quantity on yield and quality of squash seeds

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcio S. de Lima ◽  
Antonio I. I. Cardoso ◽  
Marcelo F. Verdial
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Plant Seed ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Pollen Quantity

Squash seeds yield and quality can be improved by proper population plant spacing and the pollen quantity, which influences the pollination quality and fertilization. Nine experiments were conducted as a factorial combination of three spacing between plants (0.8 x 0.3, 0.8 x 0.6 and 0.8 x 0.9 m), two quantities of pollen (50% of an anther and another entire one) and natural insect pollination. Seed and fruit production parameters, and seed quality were evaluated. A randomized complete block design, five replications, with ten plants per plot was adopted. Larger plant spacing increased the average number of mature fruits and seed yield per plant. Seed yield was directly proportional to the amount of pollen used during pollination. Higher amounts of pollen resulted in higher seed yield per area, but the plant spacing did not affect this characteristic. Manual pollination, using a whole anther, did not differ from natural pollination in relation to seed yield and quality.

scholarly journals Effect of stage of harvest on dry matter yield and nutritive value of lablab purpureus, Centrosema pubescens and as fodder in Adamawa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-264
Author(s):  
T. F. Mbahi ◽  
S. Maidadi ◽  
Z. A. Gworgwor ◽  
Y. Danladi
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Mucuna Pruriens ◽  
Dry Matter Yield ◽  
Lablab Purpureus ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Biomass Yields

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of growth, biomas yieds and nutritive value of Lablab purpureus, Centrosema pubescens and Mucuna pruriens under rain fed condition in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The field experiment was laid in a randomized complete block design with the plot divided into three main plots and replicated three times measuring 5x5m with inter and intra row spacings of 0.5m. The five harvesting stages are 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 weeks, respectively. The growth in height increases with stage of growth and declined with reduction in rainfall. Higher growth were recorded in T3 (3.8 -354.8cm) followed by T2 (2.96-260.20cm) and then T1 (1.50-213.00cm) and the results were presented graphically. The result of the chemical composition of all the legumes showed that the crude protein decreases with stage of growth from weeks 6 -14 (14.40, 12.26, 10.65-10.08, 6.79, 6.49) and ADF and NDF (25.20, 32.15, 27.35-42.13, 40.33, 36.50 and 32.20, 54.45, 47.00- 51.24, 63.53, 66.33), respectively. The biomass yields were significantly different (P<0.05) for all the legumes at different harvesting stages T1 (2744.53-3186.93), T2 (2696.47- 3006.70) and T3 (2843.73-3147.63). It is therefore concluded that legumes could best be harvested between weeks 10 and 12 when the yield and quality are at levels to sustain the animals both for maintenance and production.

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 PSX-29 Levels of hay and narasin inclusion on carcass characteristics and meat composition

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 455-455
Author(s):  
Lairana A Sardinha ◽  
Daniel M Polizel ◽  
Alexandre A Miszura ◽  
Arnaldo C Limede ◽  
José P R Barroso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Carcass Weight ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Composition Data ◽  
Meat Composition ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract The objective of this study was to determinate the effects of narasin on carcass characteristics of lambs fed a diet containing different levels. Forty-four lambs were allotted in a randomized complete block design, defined by initial body weight (BW), in a 2x2 factorial arrangement. The first factor was forage (coastcross hay) inclusion (10 or 20%, DM basis) and the second factor was narasin (0 or 13 ppm). The experimental diets were isonitrogenous (17.4%, DM basis). The experiment lasted 112 days. At the end of the experiment, the lambs were slaughtered to evaluate the carcass characteristics and meat composition. Data were analyzed using the MIXED procedure of SAS and the LSMEANS option was used to obtain the means. The effects were considered significant when P &lt; 0.05. There was no interaction between forage levels and narasin inclusion. The experimental diets did not affect the slaughter BW (54.8 ± 1.6 kg), hot carcass weight (29.3 ± 0.96 kg), dressing percentage (53.5 ± 0.67%) and LM area (18.8 ± 0.89 cm2). The inclusion of narasin increased 12th-rib fat (2.10 vs 2.75 mm; P &lt; 0.01) and BW thickness (16.9 vs 20.2 mm; P &lt; 0.01). The inclusion of 20% of hay decreased BW thickness (19.21 vs 17.9 mm; P = 0.03). The experimental diets did not affect the moisture (74.2 ± 0.53%) and ash content in meat (1.27 ± 0.04%). Narasin inclusion increased the fat (2.81 vs 3.62%; P &lt; 0.01) and decreased the CP (21.3 vs 20.7%; P = 0.02) in meat composition. The inclusion of 10% of hay increased the fat in meat (3.5 vs 2.9%; P = 0.03), however, did not affect the CP content. In conclusion, the narasin inclusion and levels of hay improve the carcass characteristics and change the meat composition.

scholarly journals Performance of Six Genotypes of Tritordeum Compare to Bread Wheat under East Mediterranean Condition

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9700
Author(s):  
Ioanna Kakabouki ◽  
Dimitrios F. Beslemes ◽  
Evangelia L. Tigka ◽  
Antigolena Folina ◽  
Stella Karydogianni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bread Wheat ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Wheat Yield ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Gluten Content ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Set Up

Four advanced tritordeum lines were studied and compared to two commercial varieties of tritordeum and wheat cultivars in yield and quality features, in Greece. For this purpose, a two-year experiment was established in the Greek territory. The field experiment was set up in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with blocks, with different lines and varieties. Head emergence was calculated based on Growing Degree Days (GDDs), which was significantly affected by the year. The significance of differences between treatments was estimated by using Fisher’s least significant difference (LSD) test with significance level p = 0.05. The weight of 1000 seeds of the two commercial varieties differed from the equivalent weight of 1000 seeds of tritordeum lines, approximately 1 g. Yield was significantly affected by lines/varieties and year. Compared to tritordeum yield, wheat yield marked the highest values. This difference was almost 2 kg ha−1. Gluten content was significantly affected by lines/varieties. The highest gluten content was firstly noticed at wheat GENESIS (34.2%) variety and secondly at tritordeum Aucan (33.2%) variety. Protein was higher in tritordeum lines HT-1704 (15.5%), HT-1707 (15.1%) and Aucan variety (15.2%) during the first experimental year. Tritordeum seems to have significant adaptability to dry conditions in Greece and significant yields compared to the existing commercial varieties and bread wheat.

Post harvest behavior of tomato as influenced by nitrogen and potassium levels

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
S. Paudel ◽  
P. Pantha
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Ambient Condition ◽  
Tomato Fruits ◽  
Color Development ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Four Levels

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is highly perishable and has potential for processing industries in bumper producing seasons in Nepal. The study on judicious use of nitrogen and potassium levels was aimed to explore the quality attributes along with the shelf life of tomato fruits. Three levels of nitrogen comprising 0 kg/ha (N0), 100 kg/ha (N100), 200 kg/ha (N200) and four levels of potassium 0 K2O kg/ha (K0), 80 K2O kg/ha (K80), 160 K2O kg/ha (K160), 240 K2O kg /ha (K240) were used as treatments in randomized complete block design with three replications at Chitwan (Inner Terai) Nepal. Tomatoes at breaker stage were harvested from the field and 10 fruits from each treatment per replication were kept for physiological weight loss, color rating and shelf life in ambient condition (17.5±3 0C and 80.5±6.5 % RH). Fruit quality with respect to physicochemical properties like firmness, TSS, TA, pH and Vitamin C was assessed at the end of shelf life. Higher potassium levels hasten color development and increased TSS, firmness and vitamin C content. Physiological weight loss was greatly reduced and extended shelf life was achieved with 100 kg N/ha and 240 kg K2O/ha.

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