Effects Of Cocoa Pod Ash Rates On The Growth And Yield Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench) In Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
The research,
effect of cocoa pod ash rates on the growth and yield of Okra in Umudike,
Southeastern Nigeria, was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike during 2017 cropping season.
It was a 2 x 5 factorial experiment arranged in randomized complete block
design (RCBD) with three replications. Growth parameters measured were: number
of leaves/plant, Plant height and stem girth, while yield parameters were
number of fresh pods/plant, length of fresh pods/plant, weight of fresh
pods/plant and fresh pod yield. Growth parameters were measured at 4, 8 and 12
weeks after planting (WAP), while the yield were measured at maturity. The
result revealed that all growth and yield parameters were significantly (p <
0.05) affected by the cocoa pod ash rates, apart from the length of the fresh
pods/plant. 8t/ha of cocoa pod ash produced highest parameters, while the
spineless dwarf variety equally produced highest parameters apart plant height,
where spineless tall produced taller
plants compared with the spineless dwarf. Consequently, 8t/ha of the cocoa pod
ash as well as spineless dwarf variety are hereby recommended for cultivation
in Umudike, southeastern, Nigeria.
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JULIANA, N (2023). Effects Of Cocoa Pod Ash Rates On The Growth And Yield Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench) In Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria.. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-cocoa-pod-ash-rates-on-the-growth-and-yield-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench-in-umudike-southeastern-nigeria-7-2
NKIRU, JULIANA. "Effects Of Cocoa Pod Ash Rates On The Growth And Yield Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench) In Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria." Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 13 Feb. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-cocoa-pod-ash-rates-on-the-growth-and-yield-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench-in-umudike-southeastern-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
NKIRU, JULIANA. "Effects Of Cocoa Pod Ash Rates On The Growth And Yield Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench) In Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria.". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 13 Feb. 2023. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-cocoa-pod-ash-rates-on-the-growth-and-yield-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench-in-umudike-southeastern-nigeria-7-2 >.
NKIRU, JULIANA. "Effects Of Cocoa Pod Ash Rates On The Growth And Yield Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench) In Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria." Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-cocoa-pod-ash-rates-on-the-growth-and-yield-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench-in-umudike-southeastern-nigeria-7-2