Agronomy

Inheritance Of Yield, Dry Matter And Β-Carotene Contents In Full-Sib Families Of Orange-Fleshed Sweet potato Genotypes

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This study aimed at assessing the inheritance of important agronomic traits in full-sib families of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) was conducted at National Root Crops Research...

216 pages (74163 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Effect Of Mungbean Population And Time Of Planting Maize On The Productivity Of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. WILCZEK) - MAIZE (Zea mays L.) Intercropping System

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Field experiments were conducted from May-September 2015 and April-August 2016 cropping seasons at Eastern farm of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State to...

1 page (30602 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Morphological And Molecular Characterization For Assessment Of Genetic Diversity Among Sweetpotato (Ipomoea Batatas (L.) Lam) Accessions In Nigeria

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Assessment of genetic diversity is an essential component in germplasm characterization and utilization. Therefore, a study was undertaken to investigate the morphological and molecular...

193 pages (38940 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Slip Weight, NPK Fertilizer, Sett Size, Time Of Sett Immersion In Water, Stake Height, And Cultivar On Growth And Yield Of Yams (Dioscorea Spp) In South Eastern Nigeria

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Three field experiments were conducted between 2016 and 2018, in the rainforest belt of south eastern Nigeria at Umudike, to study the response of white yam (cultivar TDr 89/02475) to slip...

104 pages (27565 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Assessment Of Growth And Yield Responses Of Yams (Dioscorea Species) To Different Sett Sizes, Plant Spacing, Stake Lengths And Inorganic Fertilizer Levels In A South Eastern Nigeria Humid Agroecology

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Three field experiments each in two cropping seasons were conducted at the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike in southeastern Nigeria, between 2016 and 2017. The...

113 pages (16834 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Variability In Yield, Yield Components And Nutrient Content Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F.) Accessions In Two Locations

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Twenty fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) accessions were grown in two locations (Umudike and Obio Akpa) in randomized complete block design during the rainy season of 2017 to evaluate...

1 page (22047 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Effect Of Planting Time, Npk Fertilizer, Variety And Mixed Cropping On Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato In A Humid Environment Of South East Nigeria

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This research was designed to evaluate on-farm orange-fleshed sweet potato variety response to time of planting and NPK (15:15:15) compound fertilizer; and the effect of sweet potato...

106 pages (22055 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Studies On Some Agronomic Practices In The Cultivation Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F) On An Ultisol In Umudike, South Eastern Nigeria

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Three field experiments were conducted in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Research Farm, Umudike during the 2013 and 2014 second cropping seasons. Experiment I evaluated the...

160 pages (36560 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Responses Of Cocoyam To Poultry Manure, Rice Husk And Potassium Fertilizer In A Tropical Ultisol In Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria

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Two field trials were conducted on a texturally sandy loam soil in 2006 and 2007 cropping seasons at Uyo, Akwa lbom State, a humid forest agroecology of Southeastern Nigeria to determine...

114 pages (23953 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Pig Manure On Growth And Yield Of Mungbean (Vigna radiata .L. wilczek) In Umudike

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A study was conducted to determine the effect of different levels of pig manure on growth and yield of rnungbean (Vigna radiate. L. Willczek) in Umudike — a humid forest zone of Nigeria....

36 pages (5445 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Pig Manure On Growth And Yield Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata. Wilczek) In Umudike

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A study was conducted to determine the effect of different levels of pig manure oii growth and yield of rnungbean (Vigna radiate. L. Willczek) in Umudike — a humid forest zone of Nigeria....

36 pages (5445 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Soybean (Glycinemax(L) Merril) For Yield And Associated Traits In Umudike

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Eighteen genotypes of soybean were evaluated in 2005 cropping season for yield and associated characters at the research farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in the...

68 pages (10051 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Varietal Trials Of Different Cultivars Of Peppers (Capsicum Spp) For Establishment And Adaptation In Umudike Environment, In South Eastern Nigeria

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Four cultivars of pepper (Capsicum spp) were tried to see whether they can establish and adapt in Urnudike environment in South eastern Nigeria. They were evaluated for yield components...

37 pages (4720 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Plant Density On The Yield And Yield Components Of Two Varieties Of Mungbean (Vigna Radata L. Wilczek) In Umudike

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An experiment was conducted in the university teaching and research farm to evaluate the effects of density on mungbean varieties with the same row spacing but different plant-to-plant...

33 pages (5663 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguicuiat L Wap) Varieties/maize (Zea Mays L.) Intercropping System

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 At a field trial at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike research farm, the growth, yield and yield advantages of [our varieties of vegetable covea and maize were...

48 pages (8817 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Cocoyam/Vegetable Cowpea Intercropping On Four Varieties Of Vegetable Cowpea

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An experiment was conducted between April and August 2005 in the experimental farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike to study the effect of cocoyam/vegetable cowpea...

42 pages (4775 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Response Of Three Vegetable Cowpea Varieties To Different Weed Control

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 Field experiment was conducted at the National Root Crops Research Institute, Urnudike to investigate suitable weeding regime for enhanced productivity' of vegetable cowpea (Vigna...

40 pages (7938 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Varietal Comparison Of Four Different Cultivars Of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculetum) For Establishment And Adaptation In Umudike In Southeastern Nigeria

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 Four cultivars of tomato (Lycoperscon esculen turn 'Mull) were studied for their performance in the green house at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. The cultivars,...

38 pages (4855 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Comparison Of Different Varieties Of Grass For Suitability In Establishing Soft Lawn Turf Under Humid Rainfed Condition In Umudike

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This comparison of different varieties of grass for suitability in establishing soft lawn turf was conducted at the Eastern Research Farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,...

60 pages (10034 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Planting Density On The Yield And Yield Components Of Some Local Cultivars Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench) In Umudike, South Eastern Nigeria.

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A field experiment was conducted during the 2005 cropping season at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike research farm to determine the effect of plant density on the yield and...

46 pages (8168 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Growth And Yield Responses Of Leaf Amaranth (Amaranthus Spp) To Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates And Intra Row Spacing’s In A Humid Rainforest Agroecology

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A 5x3 factorial experiment laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) was conducted at Michael Okpara University of' Agriculture, Umudike research farm in 2007 cropping...

32 pages (6356 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Inheritance Of Yield, Dry Matter And B-Carotene Contents In Full-Sib Families Of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Genotypes.

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This study aimed at assessing the inheritance of important agronomic traits in full-sib families of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) was conducted at National Root Crops Research...

215 pages (73325 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On Plant Spacing And Integrated Nutrient Management On Growth, Yield And Quality Of Cocoyam In Umudike.

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A 3-year field research work was conducted in 2015, 2016 and 2017 cropping seasons at the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Eastern Research Station, Umuahia in Abia State to study...

112 pages (26172 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Different Nutrient Sources On Growth And Yield Of Mungbean (Vigna Radia Ta. L. Wilczek) In Umudike.

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A study was conducted to determine the effect of different nutrient sources on growth and yield of Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek in Umudikea humid forest zone of Nigeria. The...

54 pages (8383 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance of Six Varieties of Sesame (Sesamum indicum .L) in Umudike Agroecosystem in South-Eastern Nigeria.

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A field experiment was conducted in 2006 cropping session to evaluate the performance of six sesame varieties in Umudike agroecosytem. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete...

37 pages (4272 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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