scholarly journals Effects of Phosphorus Fertilization and Plant Spacing on Herbage Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Bauchi State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
Yunusa Muhammad Shuaibu ◽  
Sabo M. U. ◽  
Isah Y.
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
The Other ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Phosphorus Fertilization ◽  
State University ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Herbage Yield ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Number Of Branches

A field trial was conducted at Bauchi State university teaching and research farm Gadau during 2018 and 2019 rainy seasons, to study the effects of phosphorus fertilization and plant spacing on herbage yield of groundnut. The treatments consisted of four levels of phosphorus fertilizer (0, 30, 60 and 90 kg P2O5/ha) and three spacing (20 × 60 cm, 25 × 60 cm and 30 × 60 cm), factorially combined to give 12 treatments and laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) replicated three times. The results of the experiment showed a significant (P < 0.01) difference among the treatments used throughout the study period. The result also revealed that, application of 60 and 90 kg P2O5/ha were observed to be statistically similar but significantly (P ≤ 0.05) recorded the highest number of branches, canopy spread, biomass, stover and pod yield than the other treatments used. However, all treatments were better than the control. In terms of spacing however, widest spacing (30 × 60 cm) significantly (P ≤ 0.05) gave the highest number of branches and canopy spread than the other spacing used. The result further indicated that, closest spacing (20 × 60 cm) recorded the highest biomass and stover yields throughout the study period. Years of study on the other hand, 2019 was proved to be significantly better than 2018 in all the characters observed. Based on the result of this findings, it can be concluded that, application of 60 to 90 kg/ha P2O5 and closest spacing (20 × 60 cm) gave the highest biomass and stover yields and is recommended to farmers for groundnut herbage production in the study area.

scholarly journals Influence of Season, Variety and Phosphorus Fertilization on Herbage Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Bauchi State Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Yunusa Muhammad Shuaibu ◽  
Sani Kawure ◽  
Rashida Abdulmumini Bala
Keyword(s):  
Arachis Hypogaea ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Phosphorus Fertilization ◽  
Phosphorus Fertilizer ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Herbage Yield ◽  
Stover Yield ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Dry And Rainy Seasons ◽  
Number Of Branches

An experiment was conducted at teaching and research farm of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, during the dry and rainy seasons of 2016 to evaluate the influence of variety and phosphorus fertilization on herbage yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). The treatment consisted of two groundnut varieties (Samnut 24 and Samnut 25) and two levels of phosphorus fertilizer (25kg and 50kg/ha and a control) factorially combined to give six treatment combinations. These treatments were laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. Data was collected on number of branches, 100 pod weight, Harvest index, biomass yield and stover yield. All data collected were subjected Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and DMRT was adopted in separating the means. The result of the experiment revealed a significant (P = 0.05) difference in both seasons on all the parameters observed. The results further revealed that, application of 25 and 50 kgP/ha gave statistically (P = 0.05) similarly result but all the treatments were better than the control. Variety on the other hand, samnut 25 gave significantly (P = 0.05) higher herbage yield than samnut 24. Based on the result of this findings, application of 25 kg P/ha to Samnut 25 should be adopted by farmers for groundnut herbage production in the study area.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENGAPURAN DAN PEMUPUKAN FOSFOR PADA TANAH YANG SERING TERGENANG TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL KACANG TANAH (Arachis hypogaea L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-105
Author(s):  
Bukhari, Nuryulsen Safridar, Rudi Fadli
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Phosphorus Fertilization ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Effect Level ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Number Of Branches

The purpose of this study were: (1) To determine the effect of dolomite lime and phosphorus fertilization on soils that were often inundated on the growth and yield of peanuts, (2) to determine the interaction between these two factors on the growth and production of peanuts in soils that were often inundated. The experimental design used in this study was "Randomized Block Design", with 3 (three) replications and 2 (two) factors studied, namely the effect of dolomite (Liming) (K) lime with 4 (four) levels, namely; K0 = 0 gr / polybag, K1 = 2 gr / polybag, K2 = 4 gr / polybag, and K3 = 6 gr / polybag. While Phosphorus (Sp-36) (P) fertilization with 3 (three) levels, namely; P0 = 0 gr / polybag, P1 = 2.5 gr / polybag, P2 = 5 gr / polybag. The variables observed to show the effect of dolomite lime and Sp-36 fertilization were: (1) Plant height: measured at the age of 21, 42, 63 days after planting (DAS). (2) A number of branches per clump (cm). (3) The number of flowers per family. (4) The yield of pods per polybag (gram). And (5) the number of pods per (fruit). The results of the research on the effect of dolomite liming treatment on the growth and yield of groundnut showed that: (1) had a very significant effect (level of 1%) on plant height at 21, 42 and 63 DAS, (2) had no significant effect on the number of branches per clump, (2) 3) It had a significant effect (level of 5%) on the number of flowers per clump, (4) had a very significant effect (level of 1%) on the yield of pods per polybag, and (5) had a very significant effect (level of 1%) on the number of pods per hill. While the effect of phosphorus fertilization treatment on the growth and yield of peanuts showed that: (1) had a very significant effect (level of 1%) on plant height at 21 and 42 DAS, (2) had no significant effect on the number of branches per clump, (3) very real (level 1%) on the number of flowers per clump, (4) had a very significant effect (level 1%) on the yield of pods per polybag, and (5) had a significant effect (level 5%) on the number of pods per hill. The interaction between dolomite liming and phosphorus fertilization on the growth and yield of peanuts in all the variables studied (plant height, number of branches per clump, number of flowers per clump, a yield of pods per polybag and number of pods per hill), showed a very significant effect (level 1%).Keywords: Dolomite lime, phosphorus fertilization, soil, peanuts.

Effect of plant spacing and intercropping with two species on growth and yield of forage maize

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-255
Author(s):  
K. A. Ike ◽  
L. C. Nwaigbo ◽  
S. N. Ukachukwu ◽  
U. H. Ukpabi ◽  
C. P. Obasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
The Other ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
State University ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Growth Indices ◽  
Forage Maize ◽  
Herbage Yield

An experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Abia State University, Umuahia Campus, Nigeria, from the month of May to October, 2012 to determine the effect of plant spacing on the growth and yield of forage plant, maize (Zea mays), intercropped with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata sub spp. Dekintiana) and Bambara nut (Vigna subterenea). The treatments included two plant spacings (50x50 cm and 100x100 cm) either in sole or intercropped system viz: maize-cowpea 50x50 (MC50), maize-cowpea 100x100 cm (MC100), maize-Bambara nut 50x50 (MB50), maize-Bambara nut 100x100 (MB100), sole maize 50x50 (SM50) and sole maize 100x100 (SM100). The cowpea and Bambara were planted at two seeds per hole while the maize was planted three seeds per hole. NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer was applied 4 weeks after planting (WAP) at 200 kg/ha. The results obtained showed that maize growth and yield were significantly (P<0.05) affected by plant spacing and intercropping. Data at week 5 showed that MC100 and MB100 both had the highest values of 382.06 cm and 368.58 cm , respectively for leaf area, while SM100 recorded the lowest value of 190.66 cm . The same treatments recorded the highest (P<0.05) values for stem girth at weeks 5 and 7. Lowest leaf/stem ratio was 0.28 for SM100 while the highest value of 0.68 was recorded for MC50. The intercrops at closer spacing (SM50 and MC50) had similar values (P>0.05) for herbage yield and their values were significantly higher (P<0.05) than those recorded for the other treatments. Based on the findings, MC100 and MB100 had higher growth indices than the other treatments whereas the intercrops at closer spacing had higher herbage yield.

scholarly journals Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Kedelai di Lahan Rawa Lebak dengan Aplikasi Pupuk Hayati dan Kimia

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Endriani , ◽  
Munif Ghulamahdi ◽  
Dan Eko Sulistyono
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
National Production ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
P Fertilizers ◽  
Number Of Branches

Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) demand is high in Indonesia, however national production is low, therefore improving productivity is important. The research was aimed to determine the effect of application of biofertilizer containing N- fixing and P- solubilizing bacteria on the growth and production of soybean in lowland swamp. The experiment was conducted  at  Labuhan Ratu VI Village, District of Labuhan Ratu, East Lampung Regency from September to December 2014. The experiment was arranged in factorial randomized block design with three replications. N and P fertilizers were applied in four levels. Doses of N were 0, 11.25, 22.50, 33.75 kg ha-1, doses of P were 0, 36, 72, 108 P2O5 kg ha-1, in combination with and without biofertilizer application. The results showed that interaction between biofertilizer and N significantly affected number of branches and number of leaves at maximum vegetative phase. The influence of three types of fertilizer had no significant effect on the productivity of soybean in lowland swamp with soil pH of 7.0 and medium soil fertility. It is recommended to apply Biofertilizer + 11,25 kg N ha-1 + 36 kg P2O5 ha-1 to obtain high soybean production in lowland swamp area.<br /><br />Keywords: nitrogen, phosphate, productivity, soil fertility<br /><br />

scholarly journals An Assessment of Genetic Variability in Contrasting Castor Seedlings

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. I. Ilo ◽  
I. A. Nweke ◽  
S. I. Ijearu
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Flowering Plant ◽  
State University ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Region Length ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Cropping Seasons ◽  
Better Than

Nine genotypes of castor oil bean (Ricinus cumunis) were evaluated in 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons to determine their consistency of performance at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State. Eight (8) accessions were selected from various locations in the south east, while a standard check was obtained from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. The study was carried out using a randomized complete block design with four replications. Data was collected on number of days to germination, days to 50% flowering, plant height at maturity, length of primary raceme, length of pistillate region, length of staminate region and number of leaves. The findings from the study showed that Zaria accession flowers within 80 days and significantly (P < 0.05) different from the other eight (8) accessions studied, except Udi for plant height at maturity the significant and comparable large genotypes for all the characters except number of days to germination; number of nodes and length of staminate region implies that there would be adequate gains in selecting the characters. The phenotypic coefficient of variation was found to be higher than the genotypic coefficient of variance for all the character studied indicating the influence of environment towards the total variance. The short height recorded in Zaria and Udi accessions which are at par is of a desirable trait for shorter plants are easier to manage agronomical and it also withstands lodging better than all plants. These accessions based on the agronomic characters studied were found to perform very well in Enugu south-east, Nigeria and is therefore, recommended to be grown in this region.

scholarly journals PENGARUH JARAK TANAM DAN MULSA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN TOMAT (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) PADA MUSIM PENGHUJAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Amelia Nur Suprianto ◽  
Tri Kurniastuti
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Tomato Plants ◽  
Straw Mulch ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Number Of Branches

This research aims 1) To determine the effect of interaction of different plant spacing and the provision of mulch to growth and yield of tomato plants. 2) To know the different spacing affect the growth and yield of tomato plants. 3) To know the use of mulch type effect on growth and yield of tomato plants. This research was conducted by using Randomized Block Design in Factorial (RAK) with 2 factors, first factor is plant spacing (J) consisting of 3 levels ie 40x30 cm (J1), 40x50 cm (J2), 40x70 cm (J3) . The second factor is mulch (M) consisting of 3 levels ie: without mulch (M0 / control), straw mulch (M1), plastic mulch (M2). The variables observed were plant height, number of branches, number of bunches, number of fruit, and fruit weight. Data were analyzed by using variance analysis (Anova), 5% level. The results showed that: There was no interaction between plant spacing and mulch on growth and yield of tomato plants. Treatment spacing 40x50 (J2) effect on the number of bunches of 35 HST, the weight of the first harvest fruit and total fruit weight. The use of straw mulch type (M1) has an effect on plant height, number of branches, number of 35 HST bunches, and total fruit weight.

scholarly journals Prunning technique and foliar fertilizer application to improve yield of pecco in fourth prunning year of tea plant

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muthia Syafika Haq ◽  
Adhi Irianto Mastur ◽  
Dr H Karyudi
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Tea Plant ◽  
The Other ◽  
Foliar Fertilizer ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Tea Production ◽  
Field Area ◽  
Better Than

Effect of prunning technique and foliar fertilizer application had been conducted to improve yield of pecco in the Research Institute for Tea and Cinchona experiment station, Gambung, Indonesia with altitude of 1.350 m above sea level, and with andysol soil type. The experiment was held from July to October 2015 in tea production field area containing 480 plants. The clone was GMB 7and was in the fourth prunning year, interval of plucking pecco was seven days. The experiment was arranged in a randomized block design with four treatments, replicated six times. Foliar fertilizer application was performed following every plucking. The results indicated that breaking apical dominance of tea short by 5 cm–10 cm of prunning above plucking table combined with foliar fertilizer application of N 1% and ZnSo<sub>4</sub> 2% + 0,1% of humic acid, could increase weight of pecco per plot in the first nine weeks of the prunning. This treatment was better than the other three. But the percentage of pecco shoots was low, lower than 50%, the weight of one pecco was also very low 0,7 g, indicating that the treatment of harvesting pecco in the fourth prunning year was not recomended to be practiced in improving yield of pecco.

scholarly journals Effect of organic inputs and mulching on growth and yield of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffavar. sabdariffa)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-222
Author(s):  
S BHARADHI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Number Of Branches

A field experiment was carried out on a farmer’s field at Kannitamilnadu village in Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu during 2018 to find out the suitable organic inputs and pattern of mulching for better growth and yield of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffavar. sabdariffa). The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized block design with five levels of organic manures and four levels of mulching with three replication.. Best of the interaction effect was due to the combined application of 25 t FYM + 3 t poultry manure ha-1+ plastic mulch (M3S2) which recorded the highest values for all growth and yield parameters viz., plant height (228.3 cm), number of branches (14.5), leaf area (308.9 cm2), number of calcyes/plant (33.5), calyx yield/plant (233.9 g) and calyx yield/ha (6568.75 kg). The lowest values of these parameters were recorded under control (no organics and no mulching) treatment

scholarly journals Productivity, nutrient concentration, uptake and quality of Amaranthus (Amaranthus cruentus L.) as influenced by cutting heights and fertilizer type

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 719-728
Author(s):  
Ehizogie J. FALODUN ◽  
Vivian E. EDAFE
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Laboratory Unit ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Amaranthus Cruentus ◽  
Herbage Yield ◽  
Cutting Height ◽  
Number Of Branches

Amaranthus cruentus L. is a leafy vegetable that is cultivated mainly for its leaves and grains. Due to high demand for this crop in Nigeria, the need to boost its productivity becomes necessary. Field and laboratory studies were conducted during in two successive cropping seasons at the experimental farm and laboratory unit of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City. Three cutting heights C1: (10 cm), C2: (15 cm), C3: (20 cm) and a control C0: (no cutting) and four rates of fertilizer application F0: (Control), F1: (10 t ha-1 poultry manure), F2: (150 kg ha-1 NPK15:15:15) and F3 (75 t ha-1 NPK 15:15:15 + 5 t ha-1 poultry manure) constituted the treatments. The treatments were in three replicate laid out in a (4 × 4) factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design. Data collected were plant height (cm), leaf area (cm2), stem diameter (cm) and number of branches. Fresh and dry herbage yield were taken at harvest. Growth, yield, and quality of Amarathus cruentus were significantly influenced by cutting heights and fertilizer application. In both years, number of branches (3.50 and 6.01) were lowest at C0 compared with other treatments. Herbage fresh and dry yield (49.10 t ha-1 and 18.20 t ha-1) were highest at C3 and was consistent in both years. Similarly, the concentration of K, Ca, and Mg in plant tissue and the uptake of nutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and Na) increase at C3 compared with other treatments. F3 significantly (p<0.05) produced highest dry herbage yield (13.08 t ha-1and 25.15 t ha-1) in both years. Crude protein, fibre and fat content of   the shoots were highest at cutting height of C3 and at F3 fertilizer rate. Therefore, for good yield and better quality of Amaranthus cruentus L, a combination of (75 t ha-1 NPK 15:15:15 + 5 t ha-1 poultry manure) at cutting height of C3: (20 cm above soil level) is recommended for Amaranthus cruentus L production in the study area.

scholarly journals PENGARUH JARAK TANAM DAN MULSA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN TOMAT (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) PADA MUSIM PENGHUJAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Amelia Nur Suprianto ◽  
Tri Kurniastuti
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Tomato Plants ◽  
Straw Mulch ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Number Of Branches

This research aims 1) To determine the effect of interaction of different plant spacing and the provision of mulch to growth and yield of tomato plants. 2) To know the different spacing affect the growth and yield of tomato plants. 3) To know the use of mulch type effect on growth and yield of tomato plants. This research was conducted by using Randomized Block Design in Factorial (RAK) with 2 factors, first factor is plant spacing (J) consisting of 3 levels ie 40x30 cm (J1), 40x50 cm (J2), 40x70 cm (J3) . The second factor is mulch (M) consisting of 3 levels ie: without mulch (M0 / control), straw mulch (M1), plastic mulch (M2). The variables observed were plant height, number of branches, number of bunches, number of fruit, and fruit weight. Data were analyzed by using variance analysis (Anova), 5% level. The results showed that: There was no interaction between plant spacing and mulch on growth and yield of tomato plants. Treatment spacing 40x50 (J2) effect on the number of bunches of 35 HST, the weight of the first harvest fruit and total fruit weight. The use of straw mulch type (M1) has an effect on plant height, number of branches, number of 35 HST bunches, and total fruit weight.

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