scholarly journals Comparative effect of boiler ash-urea mixture on soil properties, growth, and yield of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta)

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Ezema R. A ◽  
Omeje T.E ◽  
Onunwa A.O ◽  
Ifejimalu A.T.C ◽  
Obikwe Amara
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Colocasia Esculenta ◽  
Base Saturation ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Available P ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
K Fertilizer ◽  
Boiler Ash

One major constraint in utilizing boiler ash in agriculture as fertilizer is its low nitrogen content. A field trial was conducted to evaluate comparatively the effect of integrating boiler ash with urea and two rates of NPK fertilizer on soil, growth, and yield of cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (Taro) in Iwollo, Southeastern Nigeria. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications and five treatments which comprised of a control (no fertilizer), two levels of NPK 15:15:15 (100, 200kgha-1) combinations of two levels of broiler ash (5, 10 t ha-1) with 70 kg ha-1 urea. The plots were planted with cocoyam cormels. Data on soil properties after harvest, growth, and yield characteristics were collected and subjected to one-way analysis of variance, and significant treatments mean separated by Fisher's least significant difference at 5% level of probability. Results obtained showed that the treatments did not exert significant influence on the soil physical properties evaluated, but differed significantly (p<0.05) in pH, phosphorus, and percent base saturation. Comparatively, integrating the low level of BA (10tha-1) with 70 Kg ha-1 urea reduced soil acidity, increased soil available P, and percent base saturation but did not significantly influence growth and tuber yield of cocoyam. Application NP. K fertilizer at the rate of 200 Kg ha-1 was a higher number of cormels plant-1 (32.6), cormel yield (47.8 Mg ha-1), and corm yield (4.53 Mg ha-1). The fertilization effects of broiler ash – urea mixture at the rate applied in the study were masked by innate soil ability to supply plant-available nutrients, but significant reduction in pH and enrichment in available P suggest that the broiler ash – urea mixture may have a positive effect under more acidic and P deficient conditions.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Morphological Characters and Yield Variability of Some Elite Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Patrick Ibang Udounang ◽  
Okon John Ekwere ◽  
Ofonime Raphael Akata
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Variability ◽  
Storage Root ◽  
Storage Roots ◽  
Manihot Esculenta Crantz ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cassava Varieties

Field experiment was carried out at Uyo to evaluate some morphological traits and yield variability of some elite cassava varieties with aim of making innovative recommendation to farmers. The experiment laid out in a complete block design, replicated three times. The treatments were six cassava varieties; TMS 30572, TME 419, TMS 98/0505, TMS 98/0581, TMS 01/1412 and local variety known as Obubit Okpo. Data collected from growth and yield was subjected to analysis of variances. Significant means were compares using least significant difference (LSD) at 5% probability level. Among the cassava varieties; TMS 98/0581 had superiority over in four characters namely; leaf area, storage root length, storage root circumference and yield. Also TMS 01/1412 was superior in terms of number of leaves per plant and number of storage roots per plant while TME 419 was superior in terms of plant height. Since TMS 98/0581 had four major characters, it could be disseminated to farmers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while the other varieties TMS 01/1412, and TME 419 which were superior in two and one characters respectively could be incorporated into breeding programme with TMS 98/0581 to produce hybrid varieties with higher yield for the study area.   Keywords: Cassava, characters, breeding and yield.   

scholarly journals Adaptability of Seven Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in High Humid Rainforest Zone of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
Demben Moses Esang ◽  
Ofonime Raphael Akata ◽  
Angus Onwudiwe Ikeh
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Yield Data ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Local Cultivar ◽  
Maize Varieties ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cropping Seasons

Field experiment was conducted at National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) Uyo-Out station in 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons. The aim  was  to evaluate the yields of seven maize varieties in humid rainforest of Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria in view of recommending high yield varieties. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design, replicated three times. The treatments were seven maize varieties viz- : Uwep (local). FARZ 32, Oba super 2, Oba 98 and suwan-I-SR, Quality protein maize (QPM) and extra-early. Growth and yield data were subjected to analysis of variance. Significant mean were compared using least significant difference at p<0.05. The result showed significant difference(p<0.05) plant height. FAR 32 was the tallest at 9WAP (159.37 and 163.33 cm in 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons, respectively) The shortest variety, 121.12 and 122.61 cm, respectively at 9WAP was recorded in QPM. The weight of grains varied significantly different. FARZ 32 had the heaviest 100 grain weight, 42.60 g and 41.30 g in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The least weight of 100 seeds 31.09 g and 32.99 g, respectively was recorded from Extra Early maize. Comparing the maize grain yield, the result indicated significant difference (p<0.05) in both cropping seasons. FARZ 32 had the highest grain yield, 4.37 and 4.30 tonnes per hectare in 2015 and 2016 in both cropping seasons. Oba super 2 had 4.30 and 4.20 tonnes per hectare in 2015 and 2016. The local cultivar Uweb had 2.49 and 2.59 tonnes per hectare grain yield in both years. The least grain yield, 2.32 and 2.45 tonnes per hectare, respectively was from Extra early maize. Oba, Farz -32, Oba super 2 and Oba 98 were recommended to farmers in the study area.

scholarly journals RESPON PUPUK KANDANG KAMBING DAN PUPUK NPK PADA PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN TERUNG HIJAU (Solanum melongena L.).

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Visca R Yuanita ◽  
Tri Kurniastuti ◽  
Palupi Puspitorini
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Solanum Melongena ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Fruit Length ◽  
Honestly Significant Difference ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Goat Manure

Research about influence of goat manure and NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of green eggplant (Solanum mengolena L.) has been conducted in field village farmer-owned Semen Gandusari District of Blitar which took place in March-April 2016. The aim of this study was to know the interaction for among goat manure and NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of green eggplant as well as the effect of each factor. This study uses Randomaized Complete Block Design (RCBD) factorial consisting of 16 treatment and each 3 replicates ie: P0M0, P0M1, P0M2, P0M3, P1M0, P1M1, P1M2, P1M3, P2M0, P2M1, P2M2, P2M3, P3M0, P3M1 , P3M2, P3M3. The data taking were plant height, leaf number, fruit length, fruit diameter and weight of fruit per plant. The data were analyzed to F test as followed by a 5% test Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) error level of 5%. The experimental results very significant effect on plant height, leaf number, fruit length and weight of fruits per plant and the effect is not noticeable to the diameter of fruit plants green eggplant. The combined use goat manure 750 g / plant and NPK fertilizer 60 g / plant (P2M3) is proper fertilization to improve the growth and best yield of green eggplant with the highest total weight of the fruit crop that yields 1576.6 grams

scholarly journals RESPONS PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN SELEDRI (APIUM GRAVEOLENS L.) TERHADAP MEDIA TANAM DAN KONSENTRASI LARUTAN NUTRISI YANG BERBEDA PADA WICK SYSTEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Maria Ulfa ◽  
Hadi Pranoto ◽  
Susylowati Susylowati
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Orthogonal Test ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Apium Graveolens ◽  
Optimum Point ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nutrient Solutions ◽  
Polynomial Orthogonal

This research aims to find out 1) the interaction between the medium of planting and the concentration of nutrient solutions to the growth and yield of celery plants hydroponically. 2) types of planting media that can give different influences on the growth and yield of celery plants, and 3) concentration of nutrient solution that provides the best growth and yield of celery plants in different planting media.The research was conducted from December 2019 to February 2020 at the Integrated Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture of Mulawarman University, Samarinda. The research used factorial exsperiment 3×4 on Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD), replicated three times with each treatment consisting of three plants. The first factor is the planting medium consisting of rockwool, charcoal husk, and combination of charcoal husk + tea amps. The second factor is the concentration of AB Mix nutrient solution consists of 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 ppm. The data was analyzed with test F and continued Least Significant Difference (LSD) test with a level of 5%.  The results showed that there is an interaction between planting media and concentration of nutrient solution in the growth and yield of celery plants. The interaction between the combination of charcoal planting media + tea pulp and concentration of 1,500 ppm is not real with the interaction of rockwool planting media and concentration of 1,500 ppm. From various types of planting media used, charcoal husk planting media provides the best influence on the growth and yield of celery plants. Based on polynomial orthogonal test the concentration of nutrient solution with an optimum point of 1,460.84 ppm affects the growth and yield of celery plants with a maximum dry weight of 2.14 g.

scholarly journals Effect of Plant Revitalization Hormone and Foliar Fertilization on Growth and Yield of Boro Rice

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
MR Karim ◽  
MM Rashid ◽  
MA Salam ◽  
MA Mazid ◽  
MA Momin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Rice Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Liquid Fertilizer ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting ◽  
Boro Rice

Correction: In the last line of the abstract, the word 'increase' was replaced with the word 'reduced' on 25th November 2015. The correct sentence now reads "The application of PRH, Calsol and Magic Growth significantly reduced rice yield than that obtained with recommended fertilizer dose."AbstractInherent soil fertility and application of exogenous fertilizer generally affect rice yield. Fertilization would be soil fertilization or foliar feeding through leaf area. Plant growth promoting substances also improve plant performance through modulation of its growth and yield. The study was conducted at BRAC Agricultural Research and Development Center (BARDC), Gazipur. The aim of the study was to find out the growth and yield of Boro rice as influenced by plant revitalization hormone (PRH) and liquid fertilizer Calsol and Magic Growth during dry season 2012-13 using randomized complete block design with three replications. Treatment consists of; T1=Recommend fertilizer dose of NPKS and Zn (Control), T2=T1+ recommended PRH, T3=T2 + half of the PRH, T4=Half of doses of T1 + PRH, T5=PRH, T6=Recommended fertilizer dose of NPK with three N top dressed along with Calsol, T7=Recommended fertilizer dose of NPK with 1st and 3rd split of N application and along with three split of Calsol application, T8=Recommended dose of liquid fertilizer Magic Growth. The effect of different treatment combinations of PRH and liquid fertilizer Calsol and Magic Growth showed significant difference (p<0.05) in panicle m-2, unfilled grain panicle-1, total grain panicle-1, and grain yield. However, none of the treatments out yielded the existing fertilizer application method. The application of PRH, Calsol and Magic Growth significantly reduced (corrected on 25th Nov. 2015) rice yield than that obtained with recommended fertilizer dose.Bangladesh Rice j. 2015, 19(1): 33-39

scholarly journals Soil Application of Cow Dung with Foliar Application of Boost Extra, Effect on Growth and Yield of Okra in an Ultisol, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Ogundare S. K. ◽  
Mohammed S. A. ◽  
Owolabi J. F.
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Soil Application ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lady’S Finger ◽  
Single Field ◽  
Pod Length

Experiments were carried out at the student’s experimental field, Kabba College of Agriculture, Horticulture section to examine the effect of soil application of cow dung combined with foliar application of boost extra on growth and yield of okra in an ultisol, Nigeria. The land was ploughed each year and harrowed with the aid of tractor mounted implements. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The treatments consisted of A = 3t/ha cow dung, B = 1.0 L/ha foliar + 2.5t/ha cow dung, C =1.5L/ha foliar + 2t/ha cow dung, D    = 2 L/ha foliar      + 1.5 t/ha cow dung, E = 2.5L/ha foliar + 1.0t/ha cow dung, F = 3t/ha foliar. Each year experiment was conducted using a single field having dimension of 35 by 14m which was laid out into three blocks with 1m guard row between blocks. Each block consists of six plots (5 by 4m) and 1m guard row between plots. Cow dung manure was applied a week before planting. Okra variety Lady’s finger was used. Three seeds per hole were planted on April 4th in both years on the flat with a spacing of 60cm x 25cm between and within the rows and later thinned to one plant per stand. Data taken included plant height at 50 % flowering, number of branches per plant, leaf area, pod length, pod diameter, number of pods per plant; and pod weight and yield (t/ha). The data were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) while the Least Significant Difference (LSD) was used to separate treatment means. The result shows that plot treated with 2.0L/ha foliar + 1.5 t/ha cow dung had the best performance in yield and yield components in this study. It is therefore recommended that okra farmers should integrated foliar fertilizer (boost extra) at the rate of 2L per hectare with cow dung at rate of 1.5t per hectare be used for okra production in the study area.

scholarly journals Effect of Plant Spacing and Spraying With Zinc in The Growth and Yield of The Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)

2021 ◽  
Vol 910 (1) ◽  
pp. 012112
Author(s):  
Wesam Hamad Al-Jubory ◽  
Amer Badawy Al-Jubory ◽  
Akeel Najim AL Mohammdedi
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Experiment Study ◽  
Foeniculum Vulgare ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Planting Distance ◽  
Spray Treatment

Abstract A field experiment was carried out during the 2020-2021 winter season, in Al-Alam district, east of Tikrit, to determine the effect of plant spacing and spraying with zinc in the growth and yield of the fennel. The experiment study of the effect of different distances are (10,15 and 20 cm) and three concentrations are (0,15 and 20 g/l). The experiment carried out within the system of testing the factorial experiment has been used according to random complete block design (R.C.B.D) with three blocks. Considered statistically analyzed the data according to the design of and experience and compared to averages of transactions based on test least significant difference (L.S.D) 5% Level of moral study results showed. The planting distance of 10 cm gave the highest rate of plant height reached 71.41 cm, and the planting distance of 20 cm showed a significant increase in the two characteristics of the number of flowers in the main flower and the number of flowering inflorescences in the plant with the increase in planting distance reached 197.75/flower and the highest rate of the number of flowering reached 16.89 inflorescences/flower. The result showed the spray treatment with a concentration of 15 g/liter was superior in the characteristic of the number of flowers in the main inflorescence and the number of flowering inflorescences in the plant, respectively.

scholarly journals Effect of Planting Distance and Humic Acid on Growth, Yield and Antioxidant Activity of Safflower Petals and Seeds

2021 ◽  
Vol 910 (1) ◽  
pp. 012031
Author(s):  
Hanan A.k. Al-Nafei ◽  
Maher H.S. Al-Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Humic Acid ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
North East ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Planting Distance

Abstract A field experiment was carried out at winter season of 2020-2021 in Babylon Governorate, region of Bernon, at 8 km north-east of Hilla town between 44.27 ° north and 36.32 ° east latitude, to study the effect of planting distance and Humic acid on growth, yield and antioxidant activity of petals and seeds of the safflower, the treatments were distributed in a factorial experiment with randomized completely block design (RCBD) with three replicates, the first factor was the distance between plants (10, 15 and 20 cm) and second was spraying Humic acid at concentrations (0, 125, 250 and 500 mg.l-1), data were collected and means were tested according to least significant difference test (LSD) at probability level 0.05. The results showed superiority significant of planting distance at 20 cm and spraying humic acid at concentration 500 mg.L-1 on growth and yield parameters, while plants distance at 10 cm excelled on plant height and content of petals and seeds of antioxidant activities. The results showed superiority significant at interaction treat 20 cm × 500 mg.L-1, it produced the highest rates in most considered qualities and yield of dry petals and seed yields were 79.658 and 2197.5 kg. ha-1, while interference treat 10 cm x 500 mg.L-1 produced the highest means on total phenolic compounds and total oxidative activity and scavenging free radicals reached 41.47, 212.7, 58.07, 38.72 and 33.59 mg.g-1 DW, 67.7 and 47.0% in petals and seeds respectively.

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