scholarly journals Integrated effect of urea and poultry manure on growth, yield and postharvest quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Sativus ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L

scholarly journals Interactive Effects of Grafting Techniques and Scion-Rootstocks Combinations on Vegetative Growth, Yield and Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Agronomy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana Shahzad Noor ◽  
Zhi Wang ◽  
Muhammad Umair ◽  
Muhammad Yaseen ◽  
Muhammad Ameen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Sativus ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Lagenaria Siceraria ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L ◽  
Cucumber Fruit

The density of herbaceous crops creates a suitable environment to produce pathogens in the soil that intensify the attack of pathogens traditionally controlled by disinfectant, which are mostly prohibited and unlisted because of their toxicity. Grafting is an alternative technique to enhance abiotic stress tolerance and reduce root diseases due to soil-borne pathogens, thus enhancing crop production. This research study was conducted during the crop season of 2017 and 2018 in order to investigate the interactive effect of different grafting techniques of hybrid scion onto local rootstocks on plants survival, plant phenological growth, fruit yield and fruit quality under a controlled environment. The hybrid cucumber was also planted self-rooted. The cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cv. Kalaam F1, Syngenta was grafted onto four local cucurbitaceous rootstocks; ridge gourd (Luffa operculate Cogn.), bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.), bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.) using splice grafting, tongue approach, single cotyledon and hole insertion grafting techniques and self-rooted hybrid cucumber under greenhouse conditions. The experimental results indicated that all local cucurbitaceous rootstocks showed a high compatibility with hybrid cucumber scion in the splice grafting method compared to other grafting and non-grafted methods. Lagenaria siceraria rootstocks were found highly compatible with cucumber cv Kalaam scion which gave significantly maximum plant survival rates (95%) due to high sap contents, high SPAD value, better vegetative growth and maximum fruit yield when compared with other rootstocks by employing the splice grafting method followed by tongue approach, single cotyledon and hole insertion grafting while the fruit quality of all rootstocks was observed to be similar. The non-grafted cucumber cv. Kalaam F1 showed significant results of plant vegetative growth, fruit development and fruit quality and encountered grafting methods while the lowest result were associated with the hole insertion grafting method in all scion/rootstock combinations. The grafted plants have no significant effect on cucumber fruit dry matter and fruit quality while the fruit mineral compositions (N, P, K, Ca and Mg) were higher among grafted and non-grafted plant fruits. The results indicate that grafting hybrid cucumber onto four local cucurbitaceous rootstocks influenced growth, yield and fruit quality. Grafting can be alternative and control measure for soil-borne disease and to enhance cucumber production.

scholarly journals Effect of Seaweed Aqueous Extracts and Compost on Vegetative Growth, Yield, and Nutraceutical Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit

Agronomy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radames Trejo Valencia ◽  
Ludy Sánchez Acosta ◽  
Manuel Fortis Hernández ◽  
Pablo Preciado Rangel ◽  
Miguel Gallegos Robles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Cucumis Sativus ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Macrocystis Pyrifera ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L ◽  
Macrocystis Integrifolia ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds

The objective of this research was to evaluate the production and phytochemical quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruits, in response to the foliar application of different seaweed extracts. This study was carried out under shadow mesh conditions in the autumn–winter agricultural cycle at the Instituto Tecnológico de Torreón, Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. The experimental design was completely random, using six treatments with six repetitions each. The treatments evaluated were: Macrocystis pyrifera, Bryothamnion triquetrum, Ascophyllum nodosum, Grammatophora spp., Macrocystis integrifolia, and a control treatment with inorganic fertilization. The substrate used was a mixture of sand and vermicompost. The yield, commercial size, and phytochemical compounds of the fruit were evaluated. Results showed that the yield using Steiner solution (6.75 kg m−2) was higher than that obtained with Bryothamnion triquetrum algae (6.07 kg m−2). Regarding the phenolic content, the extracts surpassed the control treatment, with Macrocystis pyrifera and Macrocystis integrifolia being statistically equal, with values of 47.37 and 43.73 mg equiv. of Ac. Gallic 100 g fresh weight, respectively. The antioxidant capacity by ABTS+ and DPPH+ methods was higher using the treatment with Macrocystis pyrifera algae with 149.4 and 454.1 μM equiv Trolox/100 g fresh base, respectively. This treatment also presented the highest value of vitamin C with 5.07 mg/100 g fresh base, being 27% greater than the control treatment. Algae extracts increased the quality of the fruits by obtaining the highest antioxidant capacity, making their use a viable option to minimize the application of conventional fertilizers, thereby attenuating the effects on the environment and improving the health of the population.

Influence of Poultry Manure on Growth and Fruit Yield of Selected Pepper Species and Their Qualities after Storage in Various Structures

2020 ◽  
pp. 70-82
Author(s):  
L. A. Babatola ◽  
C. J. Uche
Keyword(s):  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Application Rate ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Capsicum Frutescens ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Storage Structures ◽  
And Storage

The production of pepper is low due to decrease in fertility of soil and inadequate storage structures. The study was aimed at evaluating the growth, yield and storage qualities of selected pepper varieties as influenced by poultry manure and storage structures in Ibadan, Nigeria. A field experiment was carried out at Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan between November, 2017 and April, 2018 growing season. Two varieties of pepper (Capsicum annum and Capsicum frutescens) were used, with four treatments consisting of different rates of poultry manure. Controls of 0 g of poultry manure (T1), 12.5 g (T2), 25 g (T3) and 37.5 g (T4) were laid out in a complete randomised design and replicated four times. Storage experiment was carried out in the Department and at Nigeria Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ibadan in June, 2018. The storage experiment comprised of four treatments with ambient condition (open shelf), wet basket, Evaporative Coolant Structure (ECS/Pot-in-pot), and plastic crates used as storage structures, laid out in a completely randomised design and replicated three times. The physical parameters obtained in days in storage (DIS) included weight loss (%), firmness, freshness, among others. Data observed were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and means separated using least significant difference (LSD) at p>0.05. The result obtained showed that pepper growth was enhanced using Capsicum frutescens under 25 g poultry manure application rate which resulted to superior pepper yield. The combination of pot-in-pot with sawdust as storage structures enhanced the storage qualities of pepper fruits within the two weeks of storage. Although, the different manure treatments had no significant effect on the postharvest quality of pepper, the ECS can be effectively used in the storage of pepper fruits in order to improve postharvest quality, extend shelf life and enhance affordability of the commodity at all seasons.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Growth and Fruit Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Irrigated with African Catfish Cultured Wastewater

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
A.O. Akinwole ◽  
A.B. Dauda ◽  
E.B. Oyewole
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Sativus ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Fish Growth ◽  
Well Water ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L ◽  
Cucumber Fruit ◽  
Negative Effect

This paper reports findings of an experiment carried out in a greenhouse to evaluate the growth and fruits quality of cucumber grown in plots irrigated with African catfish cultured wastewater compared with those irrigated with ordinary well water. Six circular African catfish culture tanks and six cucumber planter boxes were used for this experiment, three each for the fish cum cucumber integrated system and the control system of cucumber irrigated with ordinary well water. The results of the research indicated that fish cultured wastewater had a better influence on the plant height, the number, length, and diameterof leaves, as well as the diameter and length of the fruits. Six experts, each independently assessed fruits from the two treatments for juiciness, sweetness, taste and crispiness. The fruits were assessed by experts who though were aware of the purpose of the evaluation, did not know the identity of fruits they were assessing. The fish effluent fertigated cucumber fruits had a higher mean score in juiciness, sweetness, taste and crispiness. Wastewater from the African catfish production system thus exhibits the potential for reuse in the production of cucumber plants as it had no negative effect on the organoleptic quality of cucumber fruit produced. Keywords: Cucumis sativus, Fish, Growth, Yield, Wastewater.

scholarly journals Effect of Seaweed Aqueous Extracts and Compost on Vegetative Growth, Yield, and Nutraceutical Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radames Trejo Valencia ◽  
Ludy Sánchez Acosta ◽  
Manuel Fortis Hernández ◽  
Pablo Preciado Rangel ◽  
Miguel Ángel Gallegos Robles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Sativus ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L

scholarly journals VIABILIDADE TÉCNICA DA PRODUÇÃO DE PEPINO JAPONÊS SUBMETIDO A DIFERENTES LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO

Irriga ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-547
Author(s):  
Thayana Cristina de Andrade Rodrigues ◽  
JOAQUIM ALVES DE LIMA JUNIOR ◽  
Rodrigo Otávio Rodrigues Melo Souza ◽  
Cândido F De Oliveira Neto ◽  
Ivan Carlos F Martins
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Sativus ◽  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Terra Firme ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Adequate Management

VIABILIDADE TÉCNICA DA PRODUÇÃO DE PEPINO JAPONÊS SUBMETIDO A DIFERENTES LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO     THAYANA CRISTINA DE ANDRADE RODRIGUES1; JOAQUIM ALVES DE LIMA JUNIOR2; RODRIGO OTÁVIO RODRIGUES DE MELO SOUZA3; CANDIDO FERREIRA DE OLIVEIRA NETO4 E IVAN CARLOS FERNANDES MARTINS5   1Engª Agrônoma, Mestre em Agronomia, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia – UFRA, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Av. Pres. Tancredo Neves nº 2501, Terra Firme, CEP:66077-830, Belém-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 2Professor Adjunto, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, campus Capanema, Rua João Pessoa nº 121, Centro, CEP:68700-030, Capanema-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 3Professor Associado, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Av. Pres. Tancredo Neves nº 2501, Terra Firme, CEP:66077-830, Belém-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 4Professor Associado, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Av. Pres. Tancredo Neves nº 2501, Terra Firme, CEP:66077-830, Belém-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected]. 5Professor Adjunto, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, campus Capanema, Rua João Pessoa nº 121, Centro, CEP:68700-030, Capanema-PA, Brasil, E-mail: [email protected].     1 RESUMO   A deficiência hídrica é normalmente o fator que mais limita a produtividade e qualidade de hortaliças. Neste cenário, a irrigação surge como um importante fator de produção, além de promotor da máxima produtividade e da qualidade do produto. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar um manejo adequado da irrigação por gotejamento, com minitanque evaporimétrico, para o desenvolvimento e produção do pepino japonês em ambiente protegido. O ensaio foi realizado na Fazenda Experimental da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, município de Igarapé – Açu/PA. Utilizou-se o delineamento em blocos casualizados com cinco tratamentos e quatro repetições, aplicando-se lâminas de 30, 60, 90,120 e 150% baseadas na evaporação do minitanque. Observou-se que de modo geral, tanto a deficiência quanto o excesso hídrico afetaram negativamente as variáveis analisadas. Os melhores índices de produtividade e crescimento foram encontrados nas lâminas de 90 e 120% da ECA e a maior eficiência do uso da água, obtida com as menores lâminas de irrigação, sendo o valor máximo, de 2842,53 kg ha-1 mm-1, encontrado no tratamento com 30 % da ECA.   Palavras-chave: Cucumis sativus L.; evaporação; gotejamento; manejo de água.     RODRIGUES, T.C.A.; LIMA JÚNIOR, J.A.; DE MELO SOUZA, R.O.R.; OLIVEIRA NETO, C. F.; MARTINS, I.C.F. TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY OF JAPANESE CUCUMBER PRODUCTION SUBMITTED TO DIFFERENT IRRIGATION BLADES     2 ABSTRACT   Water deficiency is usually the factor that most limits the productivity and quality of vegetables. In this scenario, irrigation appears as an important factor of production, besides promoting the maximum productivity and product quality. The objective of this work was to identify an adequate management of drip irrigation, with reduced pan, for the development and production of japanese cucumber in a protected environment. The experiment was carried out at the Experimental Farm of the Rural Federal University of Amazônia, county of Igarapé - Açu - PA. A randomized block design with five treatments and four replicates was used, with slides of 30, 60, 90, 120 and 150% based on the evaporation of a modified pan. It was observed that, in general, both the deficiency and the water excess negatively affected the analyzed variables. The best productivity and growth indexes were found in the 90% and 120% ECA slides and the highest water use efficiency obtained with the lowest irrigation depths. The maximum value was 2842.53 kg ha-1 mm- 1, found in the treatment with 30% ECA.   Keywords: Cucumis sativus L.; drip irrigation; evaporation; water management

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