scholarly journals Varietal response of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) to time of fertilizer application

Agrosearch ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
E.J. Falodun ◽  
S.A. Adewunmi
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Cropping Seasons ◽  
Fruit Diameter

Field experiments were carried out during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 dry cropping seasons at the Experiment Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City. The study was a 2 x 4 factorial fitted into a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in three replications. Two tomato varieties (Roma savannah and UC82) and four times of fertilizer application (T1: all fertilizer applied at 2 weeks after transplanting (2WAT), T2: 1/2 of the fertilizer applied at 2WAT and 1/2 at flowering, T3: one third 1/3 applied at 2WAT, 1/3 at flowering, 1/3 at fruiting and T4: all fertilizer applied at flowering) were used. In both years, stem diameter, number of flowers, fruits and fruit weight/plant (kg/ha) and yield were significantly improved by Roma savannah. Fruit diameter (5.70 cm and 4.75 cm) increased with UC82 compared with Roma savannah which produced the lowest fruit diameter (3.95 cm and 3.11 cm). Roma savannah had a higher fruit yield of 8.59 t ha-1 and 7.24 t ha-1 compared with 5.99 t ha-1 and 4.57 t ha-1 produced by UC82. In 2016/17 cropping season T3 and T4 significantly improved stem diameter above other treatments and T2 and T4 produced highest fruit yields which were similar. However, in both years highest fruit yields (10.39 t ha-1 and 7.09 t ha-1) were consistent with T2. The use of Roman savannah variety and T2 treatment should be encouraged for tomato production, in terms of higher fruit yield in this locality.

scholarly journals Effect of Zinc and Boron on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Nusrat Jahan ◽  
Md. Ashabul Hoque ◽  
Md. Rasal-Monir ◽  
Sumya Fatima ◽  
Mohammad Nurul Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Spad Value ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Fruit Diameter

The study was carried out to find out the effect of zinc (Zn) and boron (B) on growth and yield of okra (BARI Dherosh 1). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The treatments of the experiment were, T0 (without Zn or B), T1 (20 kg Zn ha-1), T2 (30 kg Zn ha-1), T3 (10 kg B ha-1), T4 (20 kg B ha-1), T5 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), T6 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1), T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1) and T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) were undertaken to evaluate the best results of the study. The highest plant height was found in T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) but the highest number of leaves plant-1 was recorded from T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1). On the other hand, the maximum leaf area index, SPAD value, mean fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit dry matter (%), number of fruits plant-1, fresh fruit weight plant-1 , fruit yield plot-1 and fruit yield ha-1 were found in T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), while the control (T0) showed lowest performance for the respected parameters. It is strongly concluded that 30 kg Zn ha-1 with 10 kg B ha-1 combination may be helpful for okra cultivation in the field level to increase okra production.

EFFECT OF SOME PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ON FRUIT YIELD AND SEED ATTRIBUTES OF OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
RAVI KUMAR ◽  
A. K. PAL ◽  
SANDEEP K. MAURIYA ◽  
KULVEER SINGH YADAV ◽  
ARUN KUMAR
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Minimum Number ◽  
100 Seed Weight ◽  
Number Of Seeds ◽  
Fruit Diameter

An investigation was carried out during rainy season at the HorticultureResearch Farm, Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agriculture Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. The investigation comprised ten treatments viz.,three levels each of gibberellic acid GA3 (50, 75 and 100 ppm), cytokinin (50, 75 and 100 ppm) and NAA (50, 75 and 100 ppm) along with control (distilled water) were applied as foliar application at 30 and 40 days after transplanting. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. Results revealed that, the minimum number of days (49.97) to 1st edible fruits harvesting was recorded in 100 ppm GA3 which was statistically at par with 75 ppm GA3. The maximum fruit length (13.22 cm), fruit diameter (1.82 cm), number of seeds per fruit (50.13), number of fruits per plant (23.47), fruit yield per plant (354.30 g), highest fruit yield (141.72 q/ha), 100 seed weight (5.18 g), seed yield per plant (47.97 g) and highest seed yield (19.19 q/ha) were recorded with GA3 at 100 ppm. The maximum fresh fruit weight (15.85 g) was recorded in 50 ppm.

scholarly journals Pengaruh pupuk organik dan varietas terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman cabai merah (capsicum annum L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-336
Author(s):  
Sahrun Riza ◽  
Erita Hayati ◽  
Ainun Marliah
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Potential Yield

Abstrak. Cabai merah merupakan komoditas hortikultural yang termasuk golongan sayuran rempah yang termasuk famili terung-terungan dan sebagai penyedap masakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh pemberian jenis pupuk organik terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman cabai merah dan untuk melihat pengaruh varietas terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman cabai merah serta untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya interaksi antara jenis pupuk organik dan varietas cabai merah. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Januari sampai dengan bulan Juni 2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) pola faktorial. Faktor yang diteliti terdiri dari dua faktor yaitu pupuk organik dan varietas. Faktor pertama jenis pupuk organik yang terdiri dari  3 taraf yaitu kontrol, pupuk kandang sapi dan pupuk kandang ayam, sedangkan faktor kedua varietas cabai merah yang terdiri dari 3 taraf yaitu Varietas TM-999, varietas Odeng dan varietas Lede Uwe gayo. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan pupuk organik berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap jumlah buah per tanaman dan berat buah per tanaman serta terdapat pengaruh yang nyata  terhadap jumlah cabang produktif dan potensi hasil ton/ha, namun terdapat pengaruh tidak nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman umur 15, 30 dan 45 hari setelah tanam dan diameter batang umur 15, 30 dan 45 hari setelah tanam. Pemberian pupuk organik pada berat buah per tanaman dan potensi hasil terbaik diperoleh pada pemberian pupuk kandang ayam. Sedangkan perlakuan varietas berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap jumlah cabang produktif, berat buah per tanaman dan potensi hasil, namun terdapat pengaruh yang tidak nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman umur 15, 30 dan 45 hari setelah tanam, diameter batang umur 15, 30 dan 45 hari setelah tanam dan jumlah buah per tanaman. Jumlah cabang produktif, berat buah per tanaman dan potensi hasil tanaman cabai merah terbaik diperoleh pada penggunaan varietas TM 999. Terdapat interaksi yang sangat nyata antara pupuk organik dengan varietas terhadap jumlah buah per tanaman, berat buah per tanaman dan terdapat interaksi nyata terhadap potensi hasil. Kata kunci : Cabai Merah, Pupuk Organik, VarietasAbstrac. Red chili is a horticultural commodity that belongs to the spice vegetable group and part of the eggplant family that is used as a food flavoring. This study aims to look at the effect of applying organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of red chili plants;to see the effect of varieties on the growth and yield of red chili plants; and to find out whether there is an interaction between types of organic fertilizer and red chili varieties. This study employed factorial randomized block design (RBD) with two factors studied namely organic fertilizer and varieties. The first factor is the type of organic fertilizer consisting of 3 levels, namely control, cow manure and chicken manure, while the second factor is red chili varieties consisting of 3 levels, namely the TM-999 variety, Odeng variety and the Gayo Lede Uwe variety. The results showed that the treatment of organic fertilizer had a very significant effect on the number of productive branches and the potential yield of tons/ha, but there was no significant effect on plant height at ages 15, 30 and 45 days after planting and stem diameter 15, 30 and 45 days after planting. The fertilizer application at the fruit weight per plant and the best potential results obtained in the provision of chicken manure. Whereas, the treatment of varieties has a very significant effect on the number of productive branches, fruit weight per plant and yield potential, but there is no significant effect on plant height 15, 30 and 45 days after planting, stem diameter 15, 30 and 45 days after planting and number of fruits per plant. The number of productive branches, fruit weight per plant and the best yield potential of red chili plants were obtained from the use of TM 999 varieties. There was a very real interaction between organic fertilizer and varieties on the number of fruits per plant; fruit weight per plant; and there was a real interaction with yield potential.Keywords:Red Chili, Organic Fertilizer, Varieties

scholarly journals Effect of phosphorus (P) rates and weeding frequency on the growth and grain yield of extra early cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) in the forest-savanna agro-ecological zone of southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Olusegun Adeyemi ◽  
Kikelomo Ogunsola ◽  
Patience Olorunmaiye ◽  
Jamiu Azeez ◽  
David Hosu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Phosphorus Fertilizer ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Weed Infestation ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Cropping Seasons

Field experiments were conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (7o 20?N, 30 23?E) during the 2014 early and late cropping seasons to evaluate the effect of weeding frequency and phosphorus fertilizer application on the growth and grain yield of the early maturing cowpea variety (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp). The experiment was laid out in a split-plot arrangement fitted into a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The main plot consisted of three phosphorus fertilizer rates (0, 15 and 30 P2O5kg ha-1) while the subplot comprised five weeding frequencies (no weeding, weed-free, hoe weeding at 3 weeks after sowing (WAS), hoe weeding at 3 and 6 WAS and weeding at 3, 6 and 9 WAS). The results showed that plots treated with phosphorus fertilizer at 15 kg ha-1 produced the highest number of leaves and the tallest plant in the late season while the highest grain yield was recorded in the early trials. Weeding at 3, 6 and 9 WAS during the early season trial gave the highest grain yield compared with other weeding treatments. Unchecked weed infestation reduced yield by 53.10 % and 49.9 % in the early and late seasons respectively compared to the maximum obtained from weed-free plots. This study concluded that application of 15 kg P2O5 ha-1 and weed removal at 3, 6 and 9 WAS were effective for effective weed control and optimum grain yield in cowpea production.

scholarly journals The Effect of Concentration and Timing of Application of Green Tonik Foliar Fertilizer on theGrowth and Yield of Cucumber (Cucumis sativusL.) Mercy Variety

AGRIFOR ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Rahman Hakim
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Application Time ◽  
Application Timing ◽  
Foliar Fertilizer ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
The Village ◽  
Fruit Diameter

This experiment aims to: (1) to study of the effect of concentration and application timing of Green Tonik foliar fertilizeras well as their interaction on the growth and yield of cucumber plants; and (2) to find proper concentration and application timing of Green Tonik foliar fertilizer for better growth and yield of cucumber plants.The experiment carried out from March 2016 to May 2016, in the Village of Muara Bengkal Ilir, Muara Bengkal Subdistrict, East Kutai District.  It applied Completely Randomized Block Design with factorial experiment 4 x 3 and three replications.  The first factor was the concentration of the Green Tonik  foliarfertilizer (K) consists of 4 levels, namely: no Green Tonik foliar fertilizer application (k0), 1 ml l-1 water(k1), 2 ml l-1 water(k2), and 3 ml l-1 water(k3). The second factor wasinterval of the application time of Green Tonik foliar fertilizer(W) consists of 3 levels: 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 days after planting (w1), 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 days after planting (w2), and 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 days after planting (w3).Result of the experiment revealed that : (1) concentration of Green Tonik foliar fertilizer application was affected significantly to very significantly on plant lenght at 30 and 45 days after planting, days of plant flowered, number of fruits per plant, diameter of fruit, weight of one fruit, and production of fruits, but no significant on the plant lenght at 15 days after planting, and lenght of fruit.  The highest production of fruit is attained by the 2 ml l-1 water (k3), namely 54,67 Mg ha-1, In reverse, the least production is attained by without Green Tonik foliar fertilizer (k0), namely 24,00 Mg ha ̵ ¹; (2) interval of Green Tonik foliar fertilizer application time was no significant on the plant lenght at 15 and 45 days after planting, days of plant flowered, number of fruits per plant, lenght of fruit, diameter of fruit, weight of one fruit, and production of fruit, but affected significant on the plant lenght at 30 days after planting; and (3) interaction between concentration and application timing of Green Tonik foliar fertilizer was no significant on the all parameters observed.

scholarly journals Relationship between fruit traits of custard apple trees (Annona squamosa L.)

Revista CERES ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 476-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keny Henrique Mariguele ◽  
Paulo Sérgio Lima e Silva
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Fruit Length ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Cropping Season ◽  
Custard Apple ◽  
Cropping Seasons ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Number Of Seeds

The objective of this study was to estimate simple and partial coefficients of correlation, as well as to divide their effects into direct and indirect using path analysis for custard apple tree traits. Twenty half-sibling progenies were evaluated in a randomized block design with five replicates, and plots consisting of four plants. Six traits were evaluated in the first cropping season (mean number of seeds per fruit and mean weight of the pericarp, pulp, pedicel, seeds per fruit, and the whole fruit), while five traits were evaluated in the first three cropping seasons (mean fruit length and width, total number of fruits ha-1, mean fruit weight (in both types of analyses), and fruit yield in kg ha-1). The results of this work led to the conclusion that doing selection based on simple correlation estimates may not be convenient, since not always a cause and effect relationship can be verified between two traits. Positive correlations were obtained between number of seeds and seed weight, and between number of fruits and yield. The greatest direct effects were those obtained for pulp weight on fruit weight and for mean number and weight of fruits on fruit yield. The most important indirect effects were obtained for number of seeds and pericarp weight, obtained via pulp weight, on fruit weight, and for fruit length and width, obtained via mean fruit weight, on fruit yield.

scholarly journals Sowing Dates and Fertilizer Application on Growth and Yield of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) at Ado-Ekiti

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Matthew Aluko
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
State University ◽  
Sowing Dates ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Information on some agronomic practices are required for muskmelon production as there is no record of its production in Ado-Ekiti. A field study of 3 x 2 factorial experiment of sowing dates (January, May and September) and NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer application (0 and 333 kg ha-1) was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design in three replicates at the Teaching and Research Farm of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Data collected on the number of leaves and branches, leaf area, vine length, day to flowering, 50% flowering, number of fruit, fruit size and yield were subjected to analysis of variance and treatment means separated by Duncan's Multiple Range Test at 5% probability. Dates of sowing did not significantly influence growth but muskmelon planted in May gave a higher number of leaves plant-1, leaf area and vine length. Fertilized plants produced better growth and earlier flowering than unfertilized plants. The number of fruits ha-1, average fruit weight and fruit yield ha-1 of 11606, 0.78 kg and 9.09 t ha-1 respectively were produced by fertilized plants which were significantly higher than 10036.70, 0.28 kg and 2.44 t ha-1 from unfertilized plants. Muskmelon planted in September produced a higher number of fruits and fruit yield of 12418 and 11.29 t ha-1 while muskmelon planted in May produced higher fruit weight (0.94 kg) but these did not differ significantly from other sowing dates. Planting muskmelon under the rain-fed condition with adequate fertilizer application gave better performance and is thereby recommended for muskmelon production in Ado-Ekiti. 

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN DOLOMIT DAN PEMUPUKAN NPK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) PADA TANAH HISTOSOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwandikasyah Putra ◽  
Jasmi Jasmi
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Soil ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Npk Fertilizer

Abstract Histosol is an organic soil with a high acidity value (pH 4.5) and low levels of nutrients N, P, and K that is effects to plant growth and yield. This study aims to examine the effect of dolomite and NPK fertilization on the growth and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) on Histosol soil. This research was conducted in the Experimental Garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, Teuku Umar University, West Aceh. This study used a factorial 4 x 4 randomized block design (RBD) with 3 replications. The factors studied include: 1) Dolomite factor (D) consists of 4 levels, namely: D0= without liming, D1= 22.5 grams/polybag, D2= 45 grams/polybag, D3= 67.5 grams / polybag; 2) NPK fertilizer factor (N) consists of 4 levels, namely: N0= zero NPK fertilizer application, N1= 11.25 gram/polybag, N2 = 18.75 grams/polybag, N3= 26.25 grams/polybag. The results showed that dolomite dose had a very significant effect on plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves of okra plants aged 15, 30, 45 and 60 HST. Very significant effect on the length of the okra fruit aged 73 HST and significant effect on the weight of the fruit age 73 HST, but no significant effect on fruit diameter, number of fruit age and production per hectare (tons) 73 HST. NPK fertilizer has a very significant effect on plant height and stem diameter aged 15, 30, 45 and 60 HST. Very significant effect on fruit length and diameter okra fruit aged 73 HST. Not significant effect on the number of fruits, fruit weight and per hectare production (tons) of okra aged 73 HST. There was no interaction between dolomite and NPK fertilizer from all treatments.Keywords : Histosol, acidity, liming and fertilizing, growth and yield of okra plants

scholarly journals Comparison of Fish Pond Waste Water with Manures under Garden Egg in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic J. Udoh ◽  
Otobong B. Iren ◽  
Jeremiah E. Jonathan
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Fish Pond ◽  
Pig Manure ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Total N ◽  
Cropping Seasons

<p class="1Body">Two field experiments were conducted from 2012 to 2013 cropping seasons to evaluate the efficacy and also determine the optimum rates of application for fish pond waste water in comparison with three other manures including one inorganic fertilizer and two organic manures under garden egg (<em>Solanum spp.</em>) crop.Garden egg was fertilized with pond waste water (PW), poultry manure (PM), pig manure (PG) and NPK15:15:15 at equivalent nitrogen (N) rates (0, 150, 300, 450 kg/ha). The treatments were arranged in a split plot under randomized complete block design (RCBD).The results obtained indicated a slight drop in soil pH but soil OM, total N, available P, exchangeable Ca and K increased generally with increasing rates of manures. The PW and PG treatments supported significantly (P&lt;0.05) the highest yields of the crop compared to PM and NPK with the 150 and 300 kg/ha treatments recording the highest increase. These results have shown that under the high rainfall and acidic soil conditions of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria, PW is useful for the improvement of soil conditions and achievement of higher crop yields when applied at rates that supply N in the range of 150 – 300 kg/ha.</p>

scholarly journals ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN TRAITS IN FISÁLIS: A TOOL FOR INDIRECT SELECTION OF SUPERIOR PLANTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
NICOLE TREVISANI ◽  
RITA CAROLINA DE MELO ◽  
MAURO PORTO COLLI ◽  
JEFFERSON LUÍS MEIRELLES COIMBRA ◽  
ALTAMIR FREDERICO GUIDOLIN
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Indirect Selection ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Physalis Peruviana ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Number Of Seeds ◽  
Fruit Diameter

ABSTRACT Knowledge about associations between traits is fundamental for plant breeding, since indirect selection can accelerate the development of promising genotypes. This study assessed the magnitude of associations between agronomically important traits in fisális (Physalis peruviana L). The experiment was conducted in Lages, Santa Catarina, and the treatments consisted of six fisális populations. The experiment was arranged in a randomized block design, with two replications and seven plants per plot. The correlations between traits were estimated based on the Pearson correlation coefficients and partitioned into direct and indirect effects through path analysis. Fruit weight was positively correlated with number of seeds (0.874), equatorial fruit diameter (0.738) and polar fruit diameter (0.672). By path analysis, number of seeds was identified as the trait with the highest direct contribution to fruit weight. The high phenotypic correlations between the equatorial and polar fruit diameters with fruit weight were mainly due to the indirect effect via number of seeds (0.505 and 0.459). The selection for heavier fisális fruits was strongly influenced by number of seeds, i.e., this trait should be taken into account for selection.

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