scholarly journals Comparative Effects of Organic and Inorganic Manure on the Growth and Development of Cucumis Sativus

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Ekwealor U.K. ◽  
Iroka F.C. ◽  
Eze N.H. ◽  
Okafor N.P.

A study on the comparative effects of organic manure and inorganic fertilizer on the growth and development of Cucumis sativa was carried out at Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka. Randomized Complete Block Design was used for the study. 30kg of sandy loam soil was used and different concentrations of organic manure were 0.5kg, 1.0kg, 1.5kg and 2.0kg, while 0.3kg of inorganic manure was used to treat the soil. Growth parameters such as changes in length, girth, leaf area and the number of leaves were measured on weekly basis and recorded accordingly. The results on the effect of organic manure and inorganic manure on the leaf area of cucumber revealed that the 2kg of organic manure gave the highest leaf area increase of cucumber from 9.33±0.306cm2 in week 1 to 298.79±5.526cm2 in week 6. The performance of 2kg of organic manure is followed by 1.5kg of organic manure which gave leaf area increase of cucumber from 8.97±0.351cm2 in week 1 to 246.69±5.754 cm2 in week 6. The control increased the least leaf area from 3.20±0.200cm2in week 1 to 96.08±5.562 cm2in week 6. Analysis of variance showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in the leaf area of cucumber between treatments studied from week 1 to week 6. Also, results on the effect of organic manure and inorganic fertilizer on the height of cucumber revealed that the 2kg of organic manure gave the highest height increase of cucumber from 6.20±0.100 cm in week 1 to 99.60±0.200 cm in week 6. The performance of 2kg of organic manure is followed by inorganic manure which gave a height increase of cucumber from 5.33±0.058 cm in week 1 to 88.73±4.143 cm in week 6. The control gave the least height increase from 3.33±0.153 cm in week 1 to 29.20±1.153 cm in week 6. Analysis of variance showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in the height of cucumber between treatments studied (that is the different rates of organic manure, inorganic manure and control) from week 1 to week 6. study shows that the treatment of inorganic fertilizer on the cucumber plant had a significant impact on cucumber while organic manure alone gave the highest stem height and stem girth of cucumber.51

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-332
Author(s):  
Syahdin Launuru ◽  
Ade Wachjar ◽  
Dan Ani Kurniawati

Application of right dosage of fertilizer and concentration of plant growth regulator are supporting factor of clove growth. This study was aimed to obtain the best combination of organic-inorganic fertilizer, the best triacontanol concentration and both interactions for increasing clove growth. This study used a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with two factors. The first factor was the organic-inorganic fertilizer dosage package that consisted of 6 levels, i.e no fertilizer, 100% recommended dosage of inorganic fertilizer (r.d.i.f), 25% recommended dosage of organic fertilizer (r.d.o.f) + 75% r.d.i.f, 50% r.d.o.f + 50% r.d.i.f, 75% r.d.o.f + 25% r.d.i.f, 100% r.d.o.f. The second factor was the concentration of triacontanol that consisted of 3 levels, i.e no triacontanol, 2 mg L-1 and 4 mg L-1. The results showed that the application of 25% r.d.o.f + 75% r.d.i.f produced the best clove growth, but it was not significantly different from the combination treatment of the two other types of fertilizer as indicated by the greatest improvement on stem diameter, branches number, leaf area, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and carotenoids. Clove plants did not respond to the application of triacontanol at a concentration of 2 mg L-1, but gave a negative response to the application of triacontanol 4 mg L-1 on the plant height and leaf area variables. The interaction of the two factors did not have significant effects on all variables. Keywords: chlorophyll, morphology, nutrient dynamics, physiology, vegetative growth  


Agric ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Jalalina Abdillah ◽  
Nugraheni Widyawati ◽  
Suprihati

<p>Tape yeast in certain dose is required in making tape. Addition of 5% sugar could increase the sweetness as well as energy for the microorganissm. The experiment about the effect of yeast dosage and sugar addition on the quality of wheat grain tape in the Laboratory of Faculty of Science and Mathematics Satya Wacana Christian University started from 29th February until 23rd April 2012. This research used Randomized Block Design (RBD) with six treatments as follows: 1% yeast; 2% yeast; 3% yeast; 1% yeast with sugar; 2% yeast with sugar; 3% yeast with sugar. Finally, data of the result were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and honestly significant difference (HSD) at 5% level. The research showed that: 1) 1% yeast dose had the highest quality of wheat tape compared to 2% and 3% yeast dose, 2) 1% yeast dose with sugar gave the best taste from organoleptic test.</p>


2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Zelalem Bekeko

<p>An experiment was conducted during the dry seasons in western Hararghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia at the Haramaya University Chiro Campus to determine the effect of maize stover as soil mulch on yield of Arabica coffee. Five levels of maize stover as soil mulch at a rate of: 0t/ha, 2t/ha, 4t/ha, 6t/ha and 8t/ha were applied in randomized complete block design with four replications from 2008 to 2011. Yield data was recorded during specific phenological stage of the plant. Result from the analysis of variance from the application of maize stover as soil mulch over years showed the presence of significant difference among treatments on bean yield of Arabica coffee. The highest bean yield (1070 kg/ha) and the lowest bean yield (520 kg/ha) were noted at 8 tons/ha and 0 ton/ha, respectively. Similarly, the pooled analysis of variance over seasons corroborated that the effect of maize stover as a soil mulch at a rate of 6t/ha and 8t/ha showed the presence of no significant difference on bean yield of coffee (p&lt;0.05). The result of the present study also elucidated that, the unmulched control plots had the lowest coffee bean yield. While application of 8 tons/ha of maize stover as a soil mulch significantly increased coffee yield both in 2010 and 2011 cropping seasons. Therefore, on the basis of these results, it can be concluded that applying maize stover as soil mulch during the dry seasons at west Hararghe can help to sustain Arabica coffee production. Thus, it is recommended that application of 8tons/ha maize stover as soil mulch can significantly increase the yield of Arabica coffee and sustains its productivity over years.</p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Akram M. Abdul Rahman ◽  
Allaaddin Yüksel

This study was conducted in Tainal watershed, Bazian City, west of Sulaimaniyah, north of Iraq (35º57’31’’N, 45º 17’98’’E), the soil fertility was analyzed before the application of kinds of soil biofertilizer like dry yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae with two concentrations (5g-L, 10 g-L) of dry yeast. Biofertilizers, organic matter like humic acid and chemical fertilizer for more comparison and water as a control. Results using dry yeast (10 g-L) have significant differences in (P?0.05) on the vegetable parameters, plant height, leaf area, yield, the number of harvest day and the weight of root system. Also the humic acid and biofertilizers have a significant effect (P?0.05). The yeast (10 g/L) have significant differences on (P?0.05) on yield (1.3 ton/ha) comparing with control of 48.73 kg/5 m2, and the total leaf area of 1.5 m2 comparing with the control 1.16 m2. The experiment was performed as factorial with randomized completely block design (R.C.B.D) on Cucumber plant type of (SAIF F1) with three replicates; each unit from the 18 unite (plot) contained 18 cucumber plant. The data were analyzed by using XLSTAT program statistically analyst.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Santoso ◽  
Saimul Laili ◽  
Tintrim Rahayu

Leachate water is liquid waste that can arise due to the entry of water in landfills and can dissolve dissolved chemical elements such as organic matter resulting from decomposition. Slurry that has been lost gas is waste from biogas and is rich in nutrients needed in plants, but so far liquid leachate fertilizer and biogas waste have not been utilized properly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of leachate, bio slurry, and mixture on cucumber plant growth (Cucumis sativus L), and the best influence between leachate, bio slurry and a mixture of both. This study used an experimental method with randomized block design (RBD) with 9 treatments and 4x replications. The results of the study of Leachate Water, Bio slurry, and Mixture affected, plant length, on plant height, number of leaves, number of flowers, dry weight and plant wet weight. All treatments had an effect on the observed parameters at a concentration of 15 ml, 30 ml, or 45 ml, especially in observing wet weight and dry weight of plants. The treatment of leachate showed a significant difference in the wet weight concentration of 30 ml and dry weight concentration of 30 ml.Keywords: Leachate, Bio slurry, Cucumis sativus L ABSTRAKAir lindi adalah limbah cair dapat timbul karena masuknya air pada timbunan sampah dan bersifat dapat  melarutkan unsur kimiawi yang terlarut antara lain materi organik hasil dari dekomposisi. Kotoran ternak (slurry) yang sudah hilang gasnya merupakan limbah dari biogas  dan kaya dengan nutrisi yang di butuhkan pada  tanaman, namun selama ini pupuk cair air lindi dan limbah biogas belum dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh air lindi, bio slurry, dan Campuran terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman mentimun (Cucumis sativus L), dan pengaruh yang terbaik antara air lindi, bio slurry dan campuran keduanya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan 9 perlakuan dan 4x ulangan. Hasil penelitian Pemberian Air lindi, Bio slurry, dan Campuran berpengaruh , panjang tanaman, terhadap pada tinggi tanaman, jumlah pada daun, jumlah bunga, berat kering dan berat basah tanaman, Semua perlakuan memberikan pengaruh pada parameter yang di amati baik pada konsentrasi 15 ml, 30 ml, ataupun 45 ml, khususnya pada pengamatan berat basah dan berat kering tanaman. Pada perlakuan Air lindi menunjukkan beda nyata yang signifikan yaitu pada berat basah konsentrasi  30 ml dan berat kering konsentrasi 30 ml.  Kata kunci: Air lindi,Bio slurry,Cucumis sativus L


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Yetti Elidar

Planting with a lane system in palm sugar and cacao plants is a technique of plantation cultivation that aims at soil conservation and microenvironment. Plant cultivation in the field needs to get a supply of fertilizer to increase crop productivity. This study aims to determine the effect of giving SP-36 and KCl fertilizer to the best growth of sugar palm and cacao plants in the planting of path systems. The research was conducted on land in Badak Mekar Village, Muara Badak District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan. The research method used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) and repeated 4 times. Factorial experiments consisted of 2 factors, as the first factor was SP-36 fertilizer (p) consisting of 3 levels: p0 = 0 kg plant-1 (control); p1 = 0.25 kg of plant-1; p2 = 0.5 kg of plant-1. The second factor was KCl (k) fertilizer consisting of 3 levels: k0 = 0 kg plant-1 (control); k1 = 0.25 kg of plant-1; k2 = 0.5 kg of plant-1. The variables observed included: (1) Arenaceous plants: increase in caudal circumference, increase in the fifth midrib length, increase in the number of midribs, increase in number of leaflets on the fifth midrib and (2) Cocoa plants: increase in plant height, increase in stem circumference, the number of cocoa fruits, the intensity of pest and disease attacks on cocoa fruit. Observations on each variable were carried out at 3 and 6 months after treatment (mat). Data were analyzed by variance and if there were significant differences, it was followed by the Smallest Significant Difference Test (LSD) at the level of 5%. The results of the SP-36 fertilizer treatment showed very significant differences in all observation variables in early maturing palm trees and aged 3 bsp and 6 bsp cacao plants. The treatment of SP-36 fertilizer at a dose of 0.5 kg plant-1 (p2) gave the best growth of early maturing sugar palm plant 6 in the increase of the fifth midrib length, increase in bulb circumference, increase the number of midribs and increase the number of leaflets on the fifth midrib - each 137.17 cm, 25.58 cm, 3.25 strands and 39.08 strands. Likewise in the age of 6 bsp cocoa plants SP-36 fertilizer with a dose of 0.5 kg plant-1 (p2) gave the best growth in plant height increase, increase in stem circumference and number of cocoa fruit, each 18.92 cm, 8.25 cm and 25.25 pieces. The treatment of KCl fertilizer and the interaction between SP-36 and KCl fertilizers showed no significant difference in all observation variables in early maturing and cacao plants. Observations of pest and disease attacks on cocoa fruit with the intensity of pest attacks 0.00-23.47% were included in the category of minor damage and the intensity of disease attacks 0.00-66.30% which fall into the category of moderate damage.


Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar Chaudhary ◽  
Sushil Kumar Yadav ◽  
Dilip Kumar Mahto ◽  
Neha Sinha ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Singh

A field experiment was conducted at Nalanda College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda during summer 2017 to assess the effect of complementary and sole applications of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of bottle gourd under onion-onion-bottle gourd crop sequence. The experiment consists of seven treatments viz.,T1-Inorganic fertilizers (120 Kg N: 60 Kg P2O5 and 40 Kg K2O); T2-50% NPK through inorganic fertilizer + 50%N through FYM; T3-50% N through FYM + 50% N through VC; T4-1/3 of N through FYM + VC + Neemcake; T5-50% N through FYM + PSB + Azotobactor; T6-T3 + PSB + Azotobactor and T7-T4 + PSB + Azotobactor. These seven treatments were replicated thrice in Randomized Block Design. Results revealed that T1-100% NPK through inorganic fertilizer recorded 225.7 q ha-1 fruit yield, which was statistically at par with T2 and T6 producing (211.8 and 209.5 q ha-1). Vine length differed significantly at all the growth stages. T1 recorded maximum vine length (51.8, 370.3 and 464.7 cm) at 30, 60 and 90 DAS, which was significantly higher over T5 at 30 DAS, over T4 and T5 at 60 DAS and over T5 at 90 DAS. Among organics, T6 recorded longest vine, while T5 recorded shortest. No. of branches were found non-significant at 30 DAS but it become significant at 60 and 90 DAS and found significantly highest in T6 over all the treatments. After completion of the cropping system; onion-onion-bottle gourd, soils were subjected to analysis. pH differed significantly, while non-significant difference were observed in EC and soil Org-C. Similarly, available N and P concentration were also found non-significant due to different fertilizer sources, but the concentration of available K differed significantly and found highest in T1 which was at par with T2. T1-100% inorganic fertilizer sources recorded highest gross return, net return and B: C ratio followed by T2. On the basis of result it has been concluded that T2 having 50% NPK through inorganic fertilizer + 50% N through FYM may found suitable for sustainable bottle gourd production as it performed at par with T1 in respect to crop growth and yield.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
A.K.M.R.B. Maduwanthi ◽  
Brintha Karunarathna

Compared to sole cropping, intercropping systems can more efficiently use the existing resources which ultimately lead to improved plant growth and dry matter accumulation. So, most of the farmers in developing countries can follow the intercropping systems with high yielding crop combinations. The experiment was carried out at the Crop Farm of Eastern University, Sri Lanka in 2018 to investigate the growth and dry matter accumulation in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) as influenced by different planting patterns under okra-cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) intercropping in sandy regosol. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). Treatments were okra as a sole crop (T1), cowpea as a sole crop (T2), alternative planting of okra and cowpea (T3), 60/150 cm paired row planting of okra with two rows and three rows of cowpea in between paired rows (T4 and T5) and 75/120 cm paired row planting of okra with two rows and three rows of cowpea in between paired rows (T6 and T7). Plant height, root length, fresh and dry weights of plant, leaf area, leaf area index, canopy width and cumulative yield of okra were higher in T5, while chlorophyll content showed no significant difference (P>0.05) with different planting patterns. The present study concluded that 60/150 cm paired row planting of okra with three rows of cowpea in between paired rows (T5) would be the most suitable planting system in sandy regosol to achieve better growth and dry matter in okra.


Author(s):  
Kamrun Nahar ◽  
Md. Azizul Haque ◽  
Sushan Chowhan ◽  
Md. Khan Jahan Ali ◽  
Muhammad Maruf Husain ◽  
...  

To evaluate the combined effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer a field experiment was conducted on tomato for yield and yield contributing character of fruits using vermicompost and different types of inorganic fertilizers at the farms of Ishurdi Sub-station of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear agriculture (BINA) during Rabi season, 2020. One variety (Binatomato-11) and ten different treatments T1 = control (no fertilizer), T2 = 100% CF (Chemical Fertilizer), T3 = 70% CF, T4 = 70% CF + 1 t ha-1 VC (Vermicompost), T5 = 70% CF + 2 t ha-1 VC, T6 = 70% CF + 3 t ha-1 VC, T7 = 85% CF, T8 = 85% CF+ 1 t ha-1 VC, T9 = 85% CF+ 2 t ha-1 VC and T10 = 85% CF + 3 t ha-1 VC were used as experimental materials. The field trial was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results showed that plant height (120.67 cm), number of fruits/plant (53.33), single fruit weight (95 gm), fruit yield (63.33 t/ha), number of fruit picking (5 times) were higher in T5 (70% Chemical fertilizers + 2t ha-1 VC) than control and other treatments. No significant difference was observed in days to 1st flowering response to the treatments. The study revealed that combined effect of vermicompost and inorganic fertilizers affected tomato plant significantly.


2020 ◽  
pp. 089011712094336
Author(s):  
Kelly E. Johnson ◽  
Michelle K. Alencar ◽  
Brian Miller ◽  
Elizabeth Gutierrez ◽  
Patricia Dionicio

Purpose: To explore a telehealth-based lifestyle therapeutics (THBC) program on weight loss (WL) and program satisfaction in an employer population. Design: This study was a collaboration between inHealth Lifestyle Therapeutics and a large national employer group including 685 participants (296 women [64% obese] and 389 men [62% obese]). Measures: Percent WL and subjective rating (Perceived Program Value measured by a questionnaire) were assessed. Intervention: Average number of visits was 3.1 ± 0.4; each visit ranged between 20 and 45 minutes. Analysis: This study utilized a 2 × 2 block design using analysis of variance techniques based on sex (male and female) and initial body mass index (BMI) category (overweight and obese) tested at P ≤ .05. Results: There was no statistical difference in %WL between by sex ( F 1,681 = 0.398, P = .528) nor an interaction between sex and BMI ( F 1,681 = 0.809, P = .369). There was a statistically significant difference in %WL from pre to post program across initial BMI category ( F 1,681 = 13.707, P ≤ .001) with obese participants losing an average of 1.1% (0.5%-1.6%) more than overweight participants (overweight 2.5% [2.1%-3.0%] vs obese 3.6% [3.2%-3.9%]). Obese participants were 1.15 (1.07-1.25) times more likely to lose weight compared to overweight participants. Analysis of variance power analysis indicated sufficient power on minimum factor combination n = 106 ( Effect Size = 0.282). Conclusion: Results support the efficacy THBC in supporting WL with no reported differences between men and women, while having a high perceived value for employee participants.


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