ABSTRACT
This
research work was aimed at evaluating the effect of X-irradiation doses on the
growth component and proximate composition of two varieties of okra
(Abelmoschus escidentus L. Moench). The varieties used are Clemson spineless
and V35. The okra seeds were grouped into five (5). Group one served as the
control whereas group 2-5 received different levels ofX-ray (5, 10, 15 and 20
MGy). The seeds were packed in a paper envelope containing 50 seeds each. The
seeds were irradiated at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, Abia state at
the radiographical unit. The treated seeds were sown 24 hours after irradiation
directly to the soil. The experiment was designed in a Randomized Complete
Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. Growth components were measured at
3, 6 and 9 WAP. Data generated were subjected to statistical analysis using
FLSD. The results obtained on the two okra varieties on the growth components
investigated revealed that doses of 5, 10 and 15 MGy had better promoting
effect when compared with the control. Also, the result ofthe proximate
composition revealed an increase in the carbohydrate, protein and fat contents
of the okra varieties. There was a gradual reduction on the ash, fibre and
moisture contents ofthe plants. From the results obtained in this study, it can
be concluded that irradiating okra seeds with X-ray are effective in improving
the growth variables. Consequently, the results of the proximate composition
observed in this work were promising. It is therefore recommended that more
research should be conducted on the yield, vitamins and mineral composition
ofthe plant as a result ofX-ray bombardment.
MOSES, M (2024). Effect of x-ray on the growth and proximate composition of okra (abelmoschus esculentus l. Moench):- Moses, Nkejaah P.. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Sep 08, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-x-ray-on-the-growth-and-proximate-composition-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench-moses-nkejaah-p-7-2
MOSES, MOSES. "Effect of x-ray on the growth and proximate composition of okra (abelmoschus esculentus l. Moench):- Moses, Nkejaah P." Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 11 Mar. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-x-ray-on-the-growth-and-proximate-composition-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench-moses-nkejaah-p-7-2. Accessed 08 Sep. 2024.
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MOSES, MOSES. "Effect of x-ray on the growth and proximate composition of okra (abelmoschus esculentus l. Moench):- Moses, Nkejaah P." Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 08 Sep. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-x-ray-on-the-growth-and-proximate-composition-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench-moses-nkejaah-p-7-2