Comparative effect of Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. and Gliricidia sepium(Jacq.) charcoal powders on the growth of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth seedlings

The high cost of purchasing inorganic fertilizer and its impacts on the soil and the environment remains a major concern in environmental management. Consequently, there is the need to explore other ways to enhance soil fertility. The study investigated the effects of Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. and Gliricidia sepium (Jacq) charcoal powders on the growth of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq). Benth seedlings. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 13 treatments and 9 replicates each. Seeds were sowed directly into polyethene pots while the various treatments were added a week after sowing seeds. Watering was done daily while weeding was done periodically. Growth parameters of seedling height (cm), stem diameter (mm) and leaf count were assessed weekly for 16weeks. Data collected was subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 5% level of significance while the means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The result obtained showed that 15g of Gliricidia sepium charcoal powder + 2kg of topsoil) performed best in height and leaf production with values of 15.85cm and 20.58 respectively.5g of Bambusa vulgaris charcoal powder + 2kg of topsoil) performed best with the value of 0.41mm for stem diameter.2kg of topsoil had the least performance for all parameter assessed. The ANOVA result showed that there was significant difference at P>0.5 among the treatments at 5% level of probability in terms of plant height, stem diameter, leaf production. The study concludes that the addition of charcoalas soil additive enhanced growth of Parkia biglobosa seedling at nursery stage.

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Effect of Different Sowing Media on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of (Golden Shower Tree) Senna fistula L

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management ◽

10.4314/jasem.v25i8.40 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (8) ◽

pp. 1547-1550

Author(s):

O.A. Majekodunmi ◽

I.O. Abiola ◽

A.M. Aderemi ◽

J.O. Adedipe ◽

O.G. Ogunwale ◽

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Keyword(s):

Seed Germination ◽

Seedling Growth ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

River Sand ◽

Coconut Husk ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Top Soil ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Emergence Percentage ◽

Level Of Significance

This study investigated the effect of sowing media on the seed germination and subsequent seedling growth of Senna fistula L. Treatments were T1 (Top soil), T2 (River sand), T3 (Grinded coconut husk) and T4 (weathered sawdust), replicated two times for seed germination. The treatments were arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and the data generated was subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 5% level of significance, while mean separation where appropriate was done using Least Significant Difference (LSD). The different sowing media used had positive effect on the seed emergence, the seeds planted in river sand had the highest emergence percentage of 70%. The different sowing media used did not have any significant effect on the vegetative growth parameters, statistically, they had same effect on the parameters measured. Nonetheless, seedlings from river sand produced highest number of leave (20.4), seedlings from topsoil produced highest plant height and largest leaf area of l0.62 cm and 37.l4 cm2 respectively. The seedlings from weathered sawdust produced the highest stem diameter of 0.79 mm, while seedlings from grinded coconut husk had lowest values for all the growth parameters measured. Therefore, it is recommended that river sand or weathered sawdust can be used to propagate Senna fistula seeds.

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Evaluation of Growth Performance of Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) Seedlings on Different Soils in the Northern Guinea Savanna Agrological Zone of Nigeria

Asian Soil Research Journal ◽

10.9734/asrj/2020/v3i230068 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 12-17

Author(s):

A. I. Sodimu ◽

G. L. Lapkat ◽

N. O. Oladele ◽

O. Osunsina ◽

R. Suleiman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Growth Performance ◽

Forest Soil ◽

Jatropha Curcas ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Farm Land ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Growth Assessment ◽

Range Test ◽

Different Soils

The preliminary study was carried out to evaluate the growth performance of Jatropha curcas seedlings on different soils at the nursery of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization Afaka, Kaduna. Farm land soil, forest soil and granulated iron stone soil were sourced within the college premises and FRIN/JICA plantation. Jatropha curcas seedlings were sown on the different soils and each was replicated eight (8) times. The experiment was laid out in Complete Randomized Design (CRD). Growth parameters were collected forth nightly and was subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Results revealed that there are significant (P>0.05) difference in the height, stem diameter and number of leaf among the three different soil for the growth assessment. The growth rate recorded from the farm land soil are statistical higher (P>0.05) in leaf width, plant height and stem diameter than the other two soil while the growth parameters assessed were significantly lower (P>0.05) in iron stone soil and forest soil. It is recommended based on the parameters assessed that soil from the farmland gives the best result for raising and nurturing of J. curcas in the nursery without addition of any plant nutrient media.

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Carcass Evaluation in “Broiler” Feed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Locust Beans (Parkia biglobosa) Seed Meal in North Western Zone of Sokoto, Nigeria

Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology ◽

10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i130163 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Abubakar Yusuf Kakagida ◽

Musa Mabu Isa ◽

Abubakar Bello Anka ◽

Audu A. Mohammed ◽

Mohammed Shu’aibu Shinkafi

Keyword(s):

Live Weight ◽

Parkia Biglobosa ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Western Zone ◽

Two Phases ◽

North Western ◽

Range Test ◽

Broiler Feed

The study was carried out to evaluate the effects of feeding locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) seed at graded levels on the carcass characteristics of “broilers”. Two hundred and forty broilers were used which were randomly allotted to four treatment groups, each replicated four times in a completely randomized design. The diets contained 0% level of LBSM which served as experimental control, while other three diets contained 5, 10, and 15% levels of LBSM. The experiment was divided into two phases (starter and finisher) each of which lasted for 28 days. Carcass weight and dressing percentage were not significantly influenced (P>0.05) by the experimental diet but live weight was significantly influenced (P<0.05) by LBSM. Only the back weight was significantly affected (P<0.05) by the test diet among the prime cuts. Significant difference (P<0.05) were also observed in organs weight except the abdominal fat. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine significant difference between treatment groups in term of performance parameters. Where significant difference existed, Duncan’s multiple range test was used to separate the means. Data analysis was carried out using (SPSS, 2013version 20.0). It is concluded that LBSM is safe for feeding broilers and can be included in the diet at starter and finisher phase at (5-15% - 10 and 15%) inclusion levels respectively without any deleterious effect on the growth performance.

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Growth Performance of Crescentia cujete (Robx) Seedlings as Influenced by Different Watering Regimes

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2019/v37i130273 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

A. F. Aderounmu ◽

O. A. Ogidan

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Biomass Accumulation ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Water Shortage ◽

Leaf Production ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Collar Diameter ◽

Crescentia Cujete

This study investigated the effects of different watering regimes on the growth of Crescentia cujete. The seedlings were subjected to six different watering regimes which include: W1 – control (watering everyday), W2 – watering once every two days, W3 – watering once every three days, W4 – watering once every four days, W5 – watering once every five days and W6 – watering once every six days; each treatment replicated six times. The experiment was arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The study was carried out at the Central Nursery of Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan. Growth parameters assessed include: plant height (cm), collar diameter (mm), leaf production and the biomass accumulation which was sectioned into leaf, stem and the root. The data collected were subjected to one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and means separation was done using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% level of probability. The results showed that there were significant differences among the treatments in plant height and number of leaves produced while there was no significant difference in the collar diameter. However, seedlings watered once every 5 days (W5) performed best in height (20.48 cm) and leaf production (18.42). It was revealed that there were significant differences in the leaf and stem dry weights among the treatments with W5 having the highest weight while there were no significant differences in the root dry weight. Crescentia cujete optimized water shortage for its growth.

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Effect of Different Sowing Media on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of (Golden Shower Tree) Senna fistula L

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management ◽

10.4314/jasem.v25i8.32 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (8) ◽

pp. 1493-1496

Author(s):

O.A. Majekodunmi ◽

I.O. Abiola ◽

A.M. Aderemi ◽

J.O. Adedipe ◽

O.G. Ogunwale ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Seed Germination ◽

Seedling Growth ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

River Sand ◽

Coconut Husk ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Top Soil ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Emergence Percentage ◽

Level Of Significance

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Growth Response of Gmelina arborea (ROB) Seedlings to Cassava Peels as Organic Fertilizer

Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry ◽

10.9734/ajraf/2019/v4i330064 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

A. B. Alarape ◽

S. A. Adedokun ◽

O. N. Sulaiman ◽

A. A. Olunloyo ◽

M. O. Odewale

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Gmelina Arborea ◽

Leaf Production ◽

Best Response ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Cassava Peel

The study investigated the effect of cassava peel on the growth and development of Gmelina arborea seedlings. The treatment was made up of cassava peel applied to top soil at 1 g, 2 g, 3 g, 4 g, 5 g, 6 g, 7 g, 8 g, 9 g, 10 g. The treatments were replicated three times. The treatments were mixed with 20 kg of soil thereby making a total of thirty three (33). The experiment, which lasted eight weeks, was laid out in Complete Randomized Design (CRD) and the following variables were assessed; stem height, stem diameter, leaf length and leaf production. The data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and mean separation was carried out using Least Significant Difference (LSD). The result obtained showed that treatment 6 g gave the best response in term of number of leaves with mean 16.35 while treatment 2 g had the least performance with mean 6.67. The treatment 3 g of cassava peel performed best in terms of leaf length with mean 18.00 while 10 g and 8 g treatments had the lowest stem diameter of 29 cm. With respect to plant height, the treatment of 6 g of cassava peel application had the best response with plant height of 46.67 cm, while the least value of 20.67 cm was recorded in treatment 8 g. Hence, the control (0 g) has significant difference from treatment 8 g. In all the variables assessed, the control showed close values with treatment 8 g, 9 g and 10 g. The result shows a higher level of significant difference to the control at p < 0.05. However, it is recommended that when raising Gmelina arborea where the traits, plant height and leaves are of importance, 6 g of cassava peel is better adapted. Hence, the plant could be raised in the absence of any treatment where appropriate soil is used.

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Effects of pre-sowing treatments on germination of Jatropha curcas L. seeds

Tropical Plant Research ◽

10.22271/tpr.2020.v7.i3.081 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 645-649

Author(s):

Onyekachi Chukwu ◽

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Ayobami A. Adeagbo ◽

Chisom L. Umeh ◽

Blessing C. Ojomah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Jatropha Curcas ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Cow Dung ◽

River Bank ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

Range Test ◽

Successful Production

Successful production of healthy seedlings in a forest nursery can be ensured through seed treatment to enhance germination. This study assessed the effects of pre-sowing treatments on the germination of Jatropha curcas; to provide the best treatment for enhancing seedling production. The experiment was laid in a completely randomized design with four treatments: (i) control (T1), (ii) soaking in; water at room temperature at room temperature for 16 hours (iii) cow-dung slurry for 16 hours (iv) 98% concentrated sulphuric acid for 5 minutes Each treatment received 10 seeds and was replicated 5 times giving a total of 200 seeds sown in sterilized river bank sand. Germinated seeds were counted, converted to percentages and arsine values. The data were further subjected to analysis of variance and significant means were separated using Duncan multiple range test (DMRT) at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that seeds with no pre-sowing treatment had the highest mean germination (66%), DMRT revealed that significant difference (P<0.05) existed between seeds with no pre-sowing treatment and other treatments. The study concluded that viable Jatropha curcas seeds have no germination problem; the seeds could be germinated without pre-sowing treatment.

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Effects of cooling on the reproductive performance of gilts

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management ◽

10.4314/jasem.v20i2.17 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 357-361

Author(s):

J.O. Oyedeji ◽

G.O. Imagbenikaro

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Litter Size ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Feed Intake ◽

Cooling System ◽

Large White ◽

Feed Cost ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Level Of Significance

The study examined the effect of cooling on the reproductive performance of gilts using 27 Large White Experimental Gilts on a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 systems of cooling, namely Wallow Cooling (WC), Sprinkler Cooling (SC) and Zero Cooling (ZC). Gilts were weighed at the commencement of the experiment and thereafter fed ad libitum from service to farrowing. Feed intake till farrow, feed cost, gilt weight at farrow, date of farrow, litter size and weight were recorded. The feed/piglet weight, feed intake/litter, feed cost/litter and birth weight/piglet were derived. The results showed that feed intake per litter and feed per piglet weight were highest for gilts placed on WC(P< 0.05), followed by SC and least for sow placed on ZC; gilt weight before farrow was highest for sow placed on SC (69.78±0.92), followed by ZC (69.33±0.94) and least for gilts placed on WC (67.33±0.87); litter sizes of gilts placed under the WC and SC systems were similar (5.6±0.41) while that under the ZC system was comparatively smaller (5.4±0.40);while the date of farrow was lowest in the ZC system (113.8±0.32) followed by SC (114.0±0.33) and highest under the WC (114.1±0.33). However, the feed intake per litter, feed per piglet weight, litter sizes of gilts, birth weight per piglet of gilts and the average date of farrow among gilts placed on WC, SC and ZC were not statistically different at 5% level of significance. Though, there is no significant difference in the performance among gilts placed on WC, SC and ZC, temperature regulation through provision of efficient cooling system in piggery would help to increase litter size, improve feed intake per litter and reduce the average cost of feeding gilt per day in maximizing reproductive performances in pigs.Keywords: Cooling, gilts, service, farrow, piggery, litter size, piglet and birth weight

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PSV-2 Effects of protease on growth performance, fecal gas emission of 25- to 55-kg pigs fed low or high density diets

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/skz122.339 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 97 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 192-192

Author(s):

Ludovic Lahaye ◽

Glenmer Tactacan ◽

Seung-Yeol Cho ◽

Jinho Cho ◽

In Ho Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Growing Pigs ◽

High Density ◽

Alternative Methods ◽

Experimental Unit ◽

Low Density ◽

Gas Emission ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Feed Costs ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

Range Test

Abstract Volatility in feed ingredient prices prompts animal nutritionists to evaluate alternative methods to control feed costs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of protease in growing pigs fed either high or low-density diets. A total of 140 pigs [(Landrace×Yorkshire)×Duroc] were used in a 6-wk study with an initial BW of 24.1 ± 0.02 kg equally distributed in 7 pens per treatment fed one of the following treatments: High-density diet with 3400 kcal ME/kg, 19.5% CP, and 0.85% SID Lys; High-density diet + 125 g/t Jefo Protease (Jefo, Canada); Low-density diet with 3300 kcal ME/kg, 17.6% CP, and 0.83% SID Lys; and Low-density diet + 125 g/t Jefo Protease. Diets were corn, soybean meal-based with 12% rice bran and 8% wheat bran. Data were subjected to statistical analyses as a completely randomized design using a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement with pen as the experimental unit. Differences among treatment means were determined using Duncan’s multiple range test with level of significance at P ≤ 0.05. High-density diets (P = 0.01) and protease supplementation (P = 0.05) significantly improved G:F in pigs (Table 1) compared to low-density diets and no protease supplementation. NH3 and H2S gas emission tended to be lower (P ≤ 0.10) in diets supplemented with protease. There were no statistical differences (P > 0.10) in initial weight, final weight, ADG, and ADFI. In conclusion, protease supplementation and high density diets improved G:F in 25- to 55-kg pigs.

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PENGARUH NAA DAN BAP TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN SUBKULTUR ANGGREK HASIL PERSILANGAN Dendrobium biggibum X Dendrobium liniale

Caraka Tani Journal of Sustainable Agriculture ◽

10.20961/carakatani.v31i1.11938 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Sri Hartati ◽

Agus Budiyono ◽

Ongko Cahyono

Keyword(s):

Plant Conservation ◽

Naphthalene Acetic Acid ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Two Factors ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Media Research ◽

Test Level ◽

Range Test

Indonesia has a high diversity of species of orchids. One of them is the Dendrobium orchid. Orchid seeds do not have endosperm should be grown in a medium that has enough nutrients. Orchid propagation in vitro is strongly influenced by the composition of the medium used. Research through experiments aimed at studying the effect of NAA, BAP, NAA and BAP combination of the subculture plantlets growth of hybrids orchid Dendrobium biggibum X liniale in Vacin Went media. Research conducted at the Laboratory of Tissue Culture Center for Plant Conservation Bogor Botanical Gardens. The experimental design used was completely randomized design (CRD) with two factors. The first factor was the concentration of Naphthalene Acetic Acid /NAA ( 0 ppm, 1 ppm, 3 ppm and 5 ppm). The second factor was the type media of Benzyl Amino Purine /BAP ( 0 ppm, 1 ppm, 3 ppm and 5 ppm). Each treatment was replicated eight times. Analysis of the data by F test level 5% and if there is a significant difference continued with Duncan Multiple (Duncan's Multiple Range Test) level of 5%. The result showed that the addition of NAA 3 ppm as much as 4,96 cm and BAP 3 ppm as much as 4,41 cm give a significant effect on the increase of high plantlets and so NAA 3 ppm as much as 5,76 cm effect on roots length , but did not significantly effect the number of leaves and roots.

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