scholarly journals Effect of different spacing and mulching on growth and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in Chitwan, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritesh Kumar Jha ◽  
Ram Babu Neupane ◽  
Abishkar Khatiwada ◽  
Shailesh Pandit ◽  
Bhishma Raj Dahal
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Panicum Repens ◽  
Plot Design

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is one of the most important vegetable crop of Nepal. Its yield and growth parameters are affected by different cultural practices. This study was conducted at Olericulture Farm of Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal during April 29 to July 9 of 2018. The field experiment was carried out in split plot design using three replications. The treatments consisted of three intra row spacing (30, 45 and 60 cm) and four different mulching materials (Silver plastic, Panicum repens, Lantana camara and bare soil). The objective of this experiment was to assess the effects of various intra-row spacings and mulching materials on growth and yield of okra. The effect of mulching materials on okra yield was found significant. The okra yield was highest (8104 kg/ha) under silver plastic mulch followed by control (5161kg/ha), Panicum repens (3901kg/ha) and Lantana camera (3701kg/ha), respectively. Silver plastic mulch enhanced the growth parameters like canopy length, plant height, leaf number, leaf length, girth and yield of okra. The spacings provided non significant effect on okra yield, however the yield of okra was highest (7295 kg/ha) under 30×30 cm spacing followed by 45×30 cm (4660 kg/ha) and 60 cm × 30 cm spacing (3703 kg/ha), respectively. Combination of silver plastic mulch along with 30 cm × 30 cm spacing provided the highest okra yield. This study suggests that farmers of the Chitwan should grow okra at spacing of 30 cm × 30 cm and under silver plastic mulch to produce higher yield.

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.

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.

Effect of phosphorus and zinc nutrition on growth and yield of fodder cowpea

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar ◽  
Deepak Kumar Rathore ◽  
Magan Singh ◽  
Parveen Kumar ◽  
Anil Khippal
Keyword(s):  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Application Rate ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Green Fodder ◽  
Fodder Yield ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Phosphorus Application

An experiment consisting of four phosphorus levels (0, 40, 60 and 80 kg/ha P2O5) and five zinc levels (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 kg/ha ZnSO4) was laid out in randomized block design in factorial mode to find out the effect on yield and quality of fodder cowpea [Vigna Unguiculata (L.)Walp.]. Growth parameters viz. plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, leaf length, leaf width and leaf stem ratio were improved with the application of 60 kg/ha P2O5 and 20 kg/ha ZnSO4. Application of 60 kg/ha phosphorus recorded 27.64 t/ha yield, which was 7.50 and 55.6 % higher than 40 kg/ha and no phosphorus application, respectively. Application of zinc in the form of ZnSO4 @ 20 kg/ha increased significantly the green fodder yield (25.89 t/ha). Interaction effect of phosphorus and zinc application was found significant with respect to green fodder, dry matter yield and nutrient uptake. Yield, phosphorus and zinc uptake in cowpea fodder were showing declining trend at combination of application rate more than 60 kg/ha P2O5 and 20 kg/ha ZnSO4.

scholarly journals Influence of Land Configurations and Mulching on Plant Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

2021 ◽  
pp. 165-171
Author(s):  
B. Archana ◽  
O. Sampath ◽  
K. B. Suneetha Devi ◽  
P. Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Grain Legumes ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Paddy Straw ◽  
Cicer Arietinum L ◽  
Agricultural College ◽  
Significant Performance ◽  
College Farm ◽  
Poor Soil ◽  
Plot Design

Inadequate moisture supply and poor soil management are some of the major constraints for productivity in grain legumes like chickpea, present study was to focus on effect of land configurations and mulching in overcoming the constraints and their effect on growth and yield of chickpea. During rabi, 2019-20, the experiment was laid out in split plot design at College Farm, Agricultural College, Polasa, Jagtial with three land configurations (M1- Flat bed, M2- Ridge and furrow, M3- Broad bed and furrow) as main plots and four mulching treatments (S1- Control, S2- Sesamum mulch, S3- Gliricidia mulch, S4- Paddy straw mulch) as sub plots and are evaluated for growth and yield. Significant performance of the growth parameters was observed under broad bed and furrow land configuration and in contrast, flat bed land configuration recorded the least performance. Among the mulching treatments gliricidia recorded the better performance over other treatments.

scholarly journals In-row Spacing Influences Triploid Watermelon Yield and Crop Value

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 437-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl E. Motsenbocker ◽  
Ramon A. Arancibia
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Citrullus Lanatus ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Farmers Market ◽  
Subsequent Decrease ◽  
Small Fruit ◽  
Triploid Watermelon

Triploid watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), commonly called seedless watermelon, is increasing in popularity and market share. The optimum in-row spacing of triploid watermelon has not been studied previously. Triploid watermelon `Crimson Jewel' and `Honeyheart' were grown with drip-irrigation and black plastic mulch at 1-, 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-ft (0.3-, 0.6-, 1.2-, 1.8-, and 2.4-m) in-row spacings in 1996 and 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-ft. (0.6-, 0.9-, 1.2-, 1.5-, 1.8-, 2.1-, and 2.4-m) spacings in 1997 to determine the effect of in-row plant spacing on fruit yield. Marketable yield of `Crimson Jewel' was not affected by in-row spacing while narrower in-row spacing resulted in greater `Honeyheart' yield both years. For both cultivars, narrower spacing resulted in the highest number of fruit per acre, but primarily more extrasmall and small fruit. Fruit number per plant, fruit weight per plant, and individual fruit weight were higher at wider spacings, and yield per acre was lower. The data suggest that triploid watermelon yield, fruit weight and number can be adjusted by in-row spacing. Narrower in-row spacing can maximize yields, depending on the specific grower's cultural practices. In wider in-row spacings, the yield of medium and large fruit is maintained with a subsequent decrease in extra small and small fruit. Gross returns per acre were only different for farmers' market prices, not wholesale, and net returns were not significantly influenced by in-row spacing.

scholarly journals Shallot Growth and Yields Based on Ammonium:Nitrate Ratio on Coastal Sandy Soil

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 064
Author(s):  
Wiji Safitri ◽  
Endang Sulistyaningsih ◽  
Benito Heru Purwanto ◽  
Stephen Harper
Keyword(s):  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Allium Cepa L ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Plot Design

Nitrogen was a key component for increasing yield and quality of vegetables like shallots. The growth and development of plants were influenced by nitrogen form. Common plants preferred nitrate for growth, but the enormity preference varies within plant species and other environmental factors. The purpose of this experiment was to study the effect of ammonium:nitrate ratio in sandy soil to growth and yield of shallot (Allium cepa L. Aggregatum group). The experiment had been conducted in August-October 2015 in the sandy land on Samas Beach, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The research was arranged in a Split-Plot design. The main plot was the source of nitrogen (NH4+; NO3-; NH4+: NO3- 1:1; NH4+: NO3- 1:2; and NH4+: NO3- 2:1) and the subplot was cultivars (Crok Kuning, Tiron, and Bima Brebes). Each subplot covered an area of 2.5 m² (2.5 m x 1 m) with three blocks as replications. Shallot bulbs were planted in sixth-row, spacing 20 cm between rows and 15 cm within rows. The dose was applied according to the recommendation of BPTP (urea 200 kg ha-1, ZA 250 kg ha-1, SP-36 150 kg ha-1, and KCl 150 kg ha-1) 144.5 kg N ha-1. Ammonium:nitrate ratio influenced shallot growth in sandy soil through number of leaves at maximum vegetative phase and its leaf area. The NH4+: NO3- 1:2 ratio gave the best result in dry weight of leaves following bulb dry weight than other ratio. Nevertheless, ammonium:nitrate ratio had no significant influence on bulb dry weight (ton ha-1).

scholarly journals Pengaruh Dosis Kompos dan Pemangkasan terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-168
Author(s):  
Syarifah Silma Agusti ◽  
Rika Husna ◽  
Erida Nurahmi
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Wet Strength ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Difference Test ◽  
Banda Aceh

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dosis kompos dan pemangkasan terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman okra. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kebun Percobaan dan Laboratorium Hortikultura Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Syiah Kuala Darussalam Banda Aceh, dari bulan Mei sampai Agustus 2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) pola faktorial 4x2 dengan 3 ulangan dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Beda Nyata Jujur taraf  5% pada hasil uji F yang signifikan. Faktor pertama adalah dosis kompos dengan 4 taraf yaitu: 0, 75, 150, dan 225 g.polibag-1. Faktor kedua adalah pemangkasan dengan 2 taraf yaitu: pemangkasan dan tanpa pemangkasan. Parameter yang diamati adalah tinggi tanaman, diameter pangkal batang, jumlah buah per tanaman, panjang buah, total berat buah per tanaman, berat berangkasan basah, dan Indeks panen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, perlakuan dosis kompos berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman umur 45 HST dan berpengaruh nyata pada umur 60 HST. Pertumbuhan tanaman okra terbaik terdapat pada dosis kompos 225 g.polibag-1. Pemangkasan berpengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman umur 60 HST, parameter pertumbuhan dan hasil terbaik terdapat pada perlakuan pemangkasan. Kombinasi perlakuan terbaik antara dosis kompos dan pemangkasan terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman okra terdapat pada dosis kompos 225 g. polibag-1 dengan pemangkasan.The Effect of Compost Dosage and Pruning on Growth and Yield of Okra Plants (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)Abstract. This study aims to determine the effect of compost dosage and pruning on the growth and yield of okra plants. This research was conducted at the Experimental Garden and Horticulture Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University, Darussalam Banda Aceh, from May to August 2018. This study used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) factorial pattern 4x2 with 3 repetation and continued with a 5% Honest Real Difference test on a significant F test result. The first factor was compost dosage with 4 levels, namely: 0, 75, 150, and 225 g.polibag-1. The second factor is pruning with 2 levels, namely: pruning and non- pruning. The parameters observed were plant height, stem base diameter, number of fruits per plant, fruit length, and total fruit weight per plant, wet strength weight, and harvest index. The results showed that the treatment of compost dosage had a very significant effect on plant height of 45 HST and had a significant effect on the age of 60 HST. The best growth of okra plants is in compost dosage 225 g. Polyibag-1. Pruning has a significant effect on plant height at 60 HST, growth parameters and the best result is in pruning treatment. The best combination of treatment between compost dosage and pruning on the growth and yield of the okra plant is in compost dosage 225 g. polybag-1 with pruning.

scholarly journals Effect of Row Spacing and Cultivar on the Growth and Seed Yield of Soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill) in Kharif-II Season

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
MM Rahman ◽  
MM Rahman ◽  
MM Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Soybean Cultivars ◽  
Field Laboratory ◽  
Split Plot ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Plot Design

An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during Kharif-II season 2005 to investigate the effect of row spacing and cultivars on the growth and yield of soybean. Three soybean cultivars: (1) Bangladesh Soybean -4 (G- 2), (2) BARI soybean -5 (BS-5) and (3) Shohag (PB-1) and four row spacings, (1) 20 cm, (2) 30 cm, (3) 40 cm and (4) 50 cm were used in the experiment in a split-plot design with row spacing in the main plot and cultivars in the sub-plot. Seeds were sown on 26 July 2005 at specified rows maintaining 5 cm plant to plant distance. The highest seed yield was obtained from 20 cm spacing and yield decreased with increased spacing irrespective of cultivars. Among cultivars the highest yield was given by cultivar BS-5 which was followed by PB-1. It was concluded that the soybean cultivars BS-5 and PB-1 could be selected for sowing in Kharif-II season and should be planted at 20 cm apart rows for achieving higher yield. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v11i1.15239 The Agriculturists 2013; 11(1) 33-38

scholarly journals PLASTIC MULCHED BED WIDTH EFFECTS ON PEPPER AND CANTALOUPE YEILD

HortScience ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 507C-507
Author(s):  
William Terry Kelley ◽  
David B. Langston
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Methyl Bromide ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Future Production ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Phase Out

The phase out of methyl bromide has precipitated a need to reduce usage of the all purpose fumigant. Reduction in methyl bromide use can extend the life of existing stocks and make it more likely to continue critical use exemption for future production. Traditional widths for plastic mulch covered beds in Georgia ranges from 32 to 36 inches. By reducing bed top widths, it could be possible to reduce the amount of methyl bromide applied by as much as 60%. The objectives of this work were to evaluate the effects of narrower bed tops and lower rates of methyl bromide on pepper and cantaloupe growth and yield. Bed top widths of 36, 30, and 24 inches were each tested with broadcast rates of 400 and 300 lb/acre of both 67:33 and 50:50 methyl bromide-chloropicrin at Tifton, GA in the fall of 2005. Bed widths were the main plot and methyl bromide rates the sub plot. Plots were 20 feet long with two rows of pepper planted per bed with 12 inches between plants and one row of cantaloupe planted per bed with two feet between plants. All beds were on 6-ft centers and fertilizer rates were constant across plots within a crop. There were four replications. Otherwise normal cultural practices were employed. Crops were harvested at maturity and data collected on yield and plant growth. Pepper yields were depressed by early cold weather. The 24-inch bed tops produced significantly lower yields of extra large, large and total fruit, but had greater top dry weight and root fresh weight than the 36-inch beds. There were no differences found among methyl bromide rates for cantaloupe or for pepper except extra large fruit were greater at the highest rate compared to the lowest. There were no differences among bed top widths for cantaloupe yield or plant growth.

scholarly journals Effect of planting techniques and weed control treatments on growth and yield of wheat

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1534-1539
Author(s):  
Sudesh Devi ◽  
V.S. Hooda ◽  
Jagdev Singh ◽  
Anil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Free Treatment ◽  
Weed Flora

A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of different planting techniques (conventional drill sowing at 16, 18 and 20 cm row spacing and bed planting with two and three rows in main plots) and weed control treatments (pinoxaden 50 g/ha, ready-mix (RM) of carfentrazone and metsulfuron 25 g/ha and pinoxaden 50 g/ha + RM of carfentrazone and metsulfuron 25 g/ha in subplots) on growth and productivity of wheat. The grain yield under row spacing 18 cm (53.30 q/ha), and 20 cm (52.02 q/ha), and three rows bed planting (51.96 q/ha) were recorded statistically at par with each other and significantly higher than 16 cm (49.37 q/ha) row spacing and two row bed planting (48.53 q/ha). Gross returns (Rs. 95637/ha) and net returns (Rs. 43929/ha) and B:C ratio (1.85) were record-ed higher under 18 cm row spacing compared to other planting techniques. Tank mixed application of pinoxaden 50 g/ha + RM of carfentrazone and metsulfuron 25 g/ha applied at 35 days after sowing (DAS) controlled both grassy and broad leaved weeds effectively with lower values of weed dry matter accumulation (7.67 g/ha) and produced growth parameters, yield attributes and yield (53.16 q/ha) at par with weed free treatment. In light of the results to maximise productivity, 18 cm row spacing may be practiced and tank mix application of pinoxaden (50 g/ha) + RM of carfentrazone and metsulfuron (25 g/ha) is recommended to reduce losses due to complex weed flora in wheat.

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